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    2007 3.0 Not Getting Fuel

    I have a fairly steep driveway and the engine acts like it's not getting fuel. I have drained the tank, refilled with non-ethanol 87 octane, changed the oil, filter, fuel filters, plugs, wires, rotor, distributor cap, set the timing and set the carb to spec. The only thing I can think of is the...
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    2007 3.0 Carb Settings

    What is the factory spec for the air/fuel mix screw?. I've seen posts that say 1.5 turns out, 2 turns out, 4 turns out
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    2007 3.0 TKS Fuel Filter

    I replaced the fuel filters today and noticed the carb filter has a small gasket that goes between the filter element and the cap. The dealership said it's only available as part of a entire gasket kit. Does it have to be replaced?
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    2007 3.0 Rattling/Timing

    I have a 2007 MerCruiser 3.0 with very low hours. I had the boat out for the first time and noticed under hard acceleration a top-end knocking sound. I immediately backed off the throttle and at cruising speed it is not noticeable. Running on muffs it's not noticeable either-only when under a...
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    Towing Boat In Cold Temperature

    I'm buying a boat and it's about a 500 mile trip. The problem is the temperatures are supposed to be well below freezing. The engine is already winterized but I'm concerned with any structural issues and fiberglass/cold temps
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    Volvo AQ125 Sat For 20+ Years

    A good family friend passed away recently and his family is selling his boat. It's a 1983 Trophy with a AQ125 engine and 270 drive. I know the history of it since it was bought new. The boat has been in the water maybe 10 times it's entire life and always freshwater lakes. It has been kept in a...
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    Charging Trolling Motor Batteries

    I have a 2007 Seaswirl 175 Fish n Ski equipped with a Minn Kota Powerdrive 65lb bow mount trolling motor. The boat has two 12 volt batteries dedicated for the trolling motor and one 12 volt for the outboard/accessories. The only access to the trolling motor batteries is completely removing a...
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    2006 Yamaha F115 Engine Misfire?

    I've always had OMC or Mercruiser 3.0 I/O's but my new boat has a 2006 Yamaha F115 four stroke on it. The engine has 108 hours and always starts right up and runs well but I have noticed when idling it has a intermittent slight miss to it. I also noticed it when holding 1800-2000rpm. No other...
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    UFP Surge Brake Actuator

    I have always had Attwood actuators in the past but my newer boat has a UFP actuator and it has a noticeable clunk when coming to a stop and when I start to drive off. I'm not sure if it's a bad actuator, bad shock, air in the lines or just normal operation. I am able to push the actuator...
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    Waxing thru gelcoat??

    I have a 2007 Seaswirl and noticed a dark blue speck showing thru the white gelcoat. I have waxed it by hand not machine and used Meguiars polish followed by their carnuba wax. Is it possible I waxed thru the color of the gelcoat?
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    2006 Yamaha 115hp Timing Belt

    What is the recommended service interval on the timing belt?. My motor is a 2006 but only has 103 hours on it. I visually inspected the belt and didn't see any signs of cracking
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    Outboard Lowered Too Far

    I was looking at buying a late model Seaswirl today with a Yamaha outboard and when the owner was going to start the motor in the driveway the motor was accidently trimmed down to far and started to push the boat on the trailer. I didn't see any damage but would that be enough to damage a transom?
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    Bayliner Hull Repair

    The previous owner had damaged the gel coat and was wondering would this be an easy repair or should I take it to a shop?. It's about 3 feet forward of the transom next to one of the trailer bunks
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    3.0 Freeze Damage

    I'm in the market for a newer boat and the area where I live is prone to hard freezes for extended periods. I am leaning towards a 3.0 MerCruiser as it's mostly going to be used for fishing and don't need a lot of power. Is the side of the block under the manifold the most common place where the...
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    '88 OMC Cobra 3.0 Impeller

    I recently replaced the impeller on my 1988 Bayliner OMC Cobra 3.0 I/O and the shop who did it last time installed it wrong as some of the fins were one way and some going the opposite direction. I took the boat out today for the first time and the temp was right around 170 but the valve cover...
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    1999 Evinrude 5hp Four Stroke Transporting

    I recently bought a OMC USA made (according to the ID sticker on it) 1999 Evinrude Four Stroke 5hp and was wondering which side do I lay it on to transport it. The motor has feet on the front of the motor by the cowl latch so I assumed lay it with the prop facing the ground. Thanks
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    Yamaha 9.9hp 4 Stroke Steering Bracket

    How difficult is it to replace the steering bracket on a 2000 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke?
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    Atwood Surge Brake Dragging

    I have a 20ft tandem axle boat trailer with drum surge brakes on one axle with a Atwood actuator. The brakes have been dragging and one has locked up on two occasions. I have replaced inner/outer wheel bearings and grease seals so I have eliminated that as being the issue. When I press down on...
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    19ft Open Bow Trolling Motor

    I'm looking a getting either a Honda 5hp or Honda 8hp "Classic" model with the square cowling as a trolling motor for a 19.5ft Bayliner open bow. The boat fully loaded weighs around 2600-2900 pounds. It will only be used in inland lakes
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    2005 Yamaha 6hp Compression

    I'm doing a oil change/impeller change on my 2005 Yamaha 6hp Four Stroke 2 cylinder and I also did a compression test. Both cylinders are at 140psi. Is that pretty close to new?
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