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  1. cptbraine40

    Should I be worried

    I am considering buying this boat. Wheels and tires are good, bearings are good, brakes are good, lights are good, trailer condition is good, the trailer is rated to carry this much weight, and bunks are good. My concern is how far the boat sits on the trailer. You can see how far the transom...
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    Rochester Divorce Choke...To Be or Not To Be...that is the question

    This is what I have: -Mercruiser 5.7 with Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor (17080561) with a divorce choke I live in Tennessee and wondering if I really need the divorce choke. The thing is pretty worn out and not sure if it is worth replacing or not. Considering just rigging it up fully open...
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    4 barrel Quadrajet, RPMs, and 5.0 vs 5.7, electric

    Good morning........this is probably a stupid question but I am going to ask it anyway. Here is my information: Mercruiser 5.7 with roller cams, Part: 807447R5 Serial Number: 92019002 Alpha One Gen 2 Outdrive Quadrajet 4 Rochester, Number: 17080565 I am wondering when the additional 2...
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    Dual Battery process....i hate electricity

    First off let me say that I am terrified electricity. I have a dual battery system which I need to remove the big black battery so I can take it home and charge. What are the steps to unhooking it and reinstalling it so I don't shock and kill myself. Thank you in advance for any assistance and...
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    15hp Mercury Won't Start After New Carburetor

    Good afternoon my boating brothers and sisters. Here is the information about my engine: Motor serial number: 1B452897 Make: Mercury Horsepower: ME 15M 4S Year: 2007 So a month ago I noticed the carburetor was leaking fuel from the bottom. The boat would start fine, but would start to...
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    1.62 Gear Ratio on Mercruiser 5.7

    Boating Brothers and Sisters, Many of you on here know that I bought a boat that had the old 5.0 replaced by: Mercruiser Pro Series Roller Cam Long Block 5.7: Serial Number OF298867 Again, I am getting to know my boat and realize that the Alpha One, Gen 2 outdrive on there has a gear ratio of...
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    Carburator from a 5.0 to a 5.7

    Boating Brothers and Sisters, I am back to ask you fine folks about a carburetor from a 5.0 to 5.7. Here is the situation. I just bought a boat from a dealership that I have dealt with for a long while (so I know they are good). The gentleman that traded it had a Mercruiser 5.0 replaced about a...
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    Requirements for Upgrading Alternator?

    My Boating Brothers and Sisters, Good afternoon. Here are the spec on my boat: 1995 SeaRay Signature Bowrider Mercruiser 5.7 Liter I am looking at upgrading my current alternator (OEM 65 Amp Delco Alternator) to a high output 220 amp alternator from DB Electrical.com. I have added a ton of...
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    Forgot One Step....Did I mess up?

    Boat: 1998 Mariah Talari Mercruisr 5.7 (Carb with an electronic Fuel Pump) I have done maintenance on my boat for years. I did forget one step though this time. I changed my fuel/water seperator filter but forgot to fill it up with fresh fuel Did I mess up bad? Please for the love of Pete...
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    Prop Question but with Plenty of Info to Help

    Boat: Mariah Talari 221 (22ft long and weight with beer and gear about 3500lb) Open Bowrider Boat Engine: Mercruiser 5.7 Carb (250hp) Outdrive: Alpha One Gen II (1.47 Gear Ratio) Current Prop: Solas Rubex (Aluminum) 4 Blade 17" Pitch Current WOT RPM/Speed: 4300-4400 43-46mph (GPS). Trimmed up...
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    Wrong Venturi Cluster, Power Valve, and Main Jet for my Setup

    I am always learning something new about my boat and just learned this: I have a 1991 Mercruiser 3.0 (lx) 135hp with a Mercarb (trust me, it is a Mercarb and not a Rochester) I went to rebuild my carb and noticed that I have the following: Venturi cluster 442. Power Jet of 0.74 Main Jet of...
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    Picking the Right Prop for My Setup

    1) Performance issue you are trying to correct Good holeshot without killing too much top speed 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. Solas Rubex 14.25x19 4 Blade Aluminum Prop 4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)...
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    Best solution/method for soaking Mercarb

    IBoat Experts, Probably a dumb question but I must ask. I am rebuilding my Mercarb and was wanting to know the best solution or method for soaking this carb in? I noticed some hard white materal in the float bowl (some damage from water getting into the fuel system). I have already fixed...
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    Possible Upgrade in Alternator

    iboat experts, 1992 Mercruiser 3.0 (lx) Alpha One, Gen 2 outdrive Battery: Duralast dual purpose 29 series battery I just put a bigger battery into this boat and was thinking about upgrading the alternator. It currently has the older mando (65amp I think) alternator and I am look at upgrading...
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    Just Another Prop Question

    IBoats Experts, I am just looking for some advice on prop selection for the following: -17.7" bowrider boat with Mercruiser 3.0LX (135hp) and Alpha One Gen II (2.0 Gear Ratio) -Weight Approx with people, gear, beer, etc: 2300lb -I do have the SX trim tabs in place. -No dolphin fin on...
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    Mercruiser 3.0LX Idling at 1000rpm

    After being on here for 3 year, I finally got a problem that I cannot figure out. Here is my boat information: Mercruiser 3.0LX (1991) with Alpha I Gen II Outdrive Rochester GC 2 Barrel Carburetor I just rebuilt my carburetor and for some reason I cannot get it to idle below 1000rpm. Here...
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