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    Fuel problem survives engine replacement

    I have a 1979 Century 3000 that I must pump the throttle 10 times or more to start. This only happens after the boat has sat for days. Once started, it starts every time with either none, or 1 or two max pumps. Crazy thing is this happened with my old engine (228 Mercruiser with Rochester 4...
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    Fitting my Bunks to my boat

    I have a cobalt232 and trying to fit it to a Phoenix trailer. there are 4 bunks that all end evenly at the end of the trailer. The 232 has the actual transom recessed about 14" from the extended outer running surfaces. Can I leave the transom supported by the inner bunks and leave the outer...
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    pulled my drive while in neutral 😬

    I pulled my drive to replace the waterpump and forgot to put the shifter in forward. I have an MR drive on an old 1979 Century 3000 with a 1997 5.7 engine. when I split the drive everything seemed OK. after replacing the water pump I re-read the manuel on re-installing the drive. (learned my...
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    Cobalt 232 swim platform repair

    I just bought a 2010 cobalt 232 with extended swim platform. There is a break or crack at the rear of the platform bottom "skin" where it meets the side in the area where the under mounted ladder would put pressure while using. Anyone ever fix one of these ? Thanks !
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    Rollet trailer....controlling during launch

    2010 cobalt 232 on a shorelander tandem axle trailer. When I back my boat down a ramp to launch I can't get any slack in the winch strap to unlatch the bow eye hook. The boat wants to roll down. Any suggestions ? Thanks !
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    Setting a 2010 cobalt 232 on a trailer

    I am buying a used boat that does not have a trailer. I have an older shorelander tandem axle roller trailer thats in good shape. The manufacturer says this trailer can hold up to 25' boat. My 232 has a 22'6" length, not including swim platform. I have adjusted the bow post forward. And the...
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    Audio alarm for high temperature?

    does anyone know if there is an audio alarm available to warn of high water temp for my 228 MercCruiser, instead of, or should I say in addition to the normal visual templ guage?
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    Mercruiser 228 overheating?

    I have a 305 Chevy V8 with Mercruiser 228 set-up.<br />the problem is this: after boating all day, slow speed to dock, notice temp guage way up..it was night..just left. today....start engine..guage works up to 150...stays put. I undock cruise around at various speeds...temp guage within a few...
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