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  1. roffey

    Trim sender

    Question for those in the know. My trim indicator does not work. It jumps back and forth between full down and full up, then some times settles where it should be or gives the correct drive location. I was told by the marina I would have to replace the gauge and sending unit. Here's what I was...
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    trim gauge

    Not sure if this is the place to post this question but here goes. My trim gauge is bad. It bounces all over the place. I had it checked at the marina and was told I need a new gauge and sending unit. My question is if I order a new gauge (from Iboats) do I get the gauge and sending unit or is...
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    out drive gear lube

    Question for you. I have been getting my boat ready for the summer and decided to change the outdrive gear lube. Some back ground on the boat, I bought it brand new in August of 2014. The boat has been well cared for and maintained with 225 hours on the motor. The motor is a 4.3 merc. The...
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    grease zerks on a new alpha one gen2

    This is not a question but more of a head scratcher. I was looking for the grease nipples or zerks on a new alpha one gen2. For the life of me I could not find them so I gave up and called the dealer... Mercruiser has removed all but one and that one is not accessible unless you take the lower...
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    zinc anode replacement

    I am replacing the zinc anodes on my outdrive. My question is do the zinc anode have to be on bare metal? I painted the out drive or part of it last winter and I notices one of the anode had paint on it and where it attaches to the drive. I'm thinking maybe I should remove the paint or does it...
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    Not sure if this goes here, does iboats ship to Canada during the covid virus

    I'm trying to order some anodes for my alpha1. It does not look like Iboats ship to Canada. I'm wondering if this is due to the covid virus and borders being closed? I thought they were still open for commerce? It's completely understandable if they don't.
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    old anodes

    Can the anodes off your drive be recycled or reused or do you just toss them?
  8. roffey

    clear coat on I/O

    Last year I painted my outdrive with black tremclad, lol. Before you beat me up I have learnt the hard way tremclad on the lower unit does not work and I am redoing it this winter, lesson learnt. I have mercury paint this time but I'm wondering if I should clear coat it after painting?
  9. roffey

    alpha one out drive missing seal

    Last year I took my alpha one out drive off to check the water impeller and fix a broken sag. I put the drive back on but noticed gear lube leaking from the prop. I must have missed a seal or crushed one so I took the drive off to inspect it and think I found my problem. I believe there is a...
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    Tin boat transum

    I have come into possession of a tin boat. The boat looks to be in great condition however the transom if rotten. I will be using a 9.5 motor, This is not big deal as I will just replace the wood. Question is, what kind of wood do I use? I know that pressure treated is a no no. I think marine...
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    no water from my pee hole

    I have a question for you. I have recently purchased a old 14 foot tin boat. It has a 1968 9.5 Evinrude. The motor looks in great shape and looks to have been serviced but the motor has not run in 15 plus years. I started it and no water comes out the pee hole, lol. I took the LU off and looked...
  12. roffey

    jb weld and scag repair

    I have two bites out of my scag. They are very small, not bigger than a silver dollar. I bet I'm going to get beat up for this but could I try JB weld? I can post a picture tomorrow if it helps. I think I know my answer anyway. Don't be so cheep and get it fixed properly...;)
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    4.3 TKS stalling at idle

    Just putting a question out there. My boat is a 2014, it has a 4.3 TKS with a 2 barrel carb and 140 hours on it. I have ran one tank of gas through it this season. My problem was this weekend, when I slowed to an idle the idle ran very rough and then stalled. To start it I had to advance the...
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    outdrive ratio

    Can I get my gear ratio using just the serial number of the outdrive?
  15. roffey

    stingray 198lx prop size

    I am going to get a new prop form my boat, old one is bent and aluminum. My boat is 20 feet with a alpha one drive and a 4.3 TKS 190 hp motor. I currently have a 23 inch prop and tach 4900 WOT by the tachometer in the boat . I am playing with the idea of a 25 inch prop. I have a spare 19 for...
  16. roffey

    synthetic oil

    I am going to change my oil to synthetic oil. What is the process? do I get cheep synthetic oil, if there is such a thing, run the motor for a bit, minutes on the cheep stuff and then change the oil and filter and put the good stuff in? Or should I just do a normal oil change?
  17. roffey

    303 protectant and fabric guard

    The nice people from 303 sent me complimentary fabric guard and protectant. I am in the process of putting my baby to bed for the winter and would love to try this product. I have cleaned my mooring cover and it is completely dry and as clean as it is going to get. I am asking how I apply this...
  18. roffey

    prop size question

    My prop is bent, must have hit the mud..... Any who I need a new prop. My current prop is the one that I got with the boat. Its a 23 inch and WOT I hit 5000 RPM. MY motor is a 4.3 and the recommended RPM is 4800, so I think I am right in the manufacturer specifications. My question is if I go...
  19. roffey

    Aero Star

    I checked on iboats and could find no information on AeroStar props. So,,, I have two questions here. 1) Does I boats sell them? 2) Has anyone used them or heard much about them? They look interesting. Its like a two speed automatic transmission for your boat but its all at the prop.
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    scratches on the side of my boat

    I have some light scratches on the side of my boat . The scratches are from the boat rubbing against the bumper while at dock. I have graphics on the side of my boat and I believe the scratches are not in the gelcoat but the graphics on the side. Here is a picture of my boat. The boat is white...
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