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    Boat slows down but Engine continues to run

    I left my wife and kids with the boat at the lake while I went back to work. She called today to say she was going about 35 mph and all of a sudden the boat stopped as if she had quickly pulled the throttle back to neutral. The engine slowed down as if she had quickly pulled the throttle back...
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    Condensation on oil cap

    Bought boat at end of June. Have put about 70 hours on so far. I check fluids every time I go out and when I come in. I also check oil cap for condensation. Has always been clean. Today, I changed the oil. Prior to changing I ran the engine for about 10 minutes with the muffs on in my...
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    smokey exhaust

    A couple of weeks ago my boat exhaust(98 bayliner capri 1850se, 4.3L merc) started becoming a little smokey. It has gotten a little worse but not horrible. I imagine it is getting too much fuel. Symptoms are; white/grey very smelly exhaust, black carbon residue on the back of my hull, dry...
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    Gear Oil Loss

    I recently purchased a 1998 Bayliner Capri 1850SE. Has a 4.3 Mercruiser Alpha One. Runs great. Have noticed that the Gear oil resevoir drops from the FULL line to the ADD line in about 15 hours of use (mostly tubing and skiing). I called to get an appointment but everyone is about 3 to 4...
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