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    Rudder broke off

    I have a 2001 4.3L Mercruiser and I hit something and broke off about 2 inches of my rudder. Can this be repaired? I have heard of props being repaired by welding on new material. Can the lower unit be repaired the same way? The rudder is also bent. I live in Ct does anyone know of an outfit...
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    Need help with prop sizing

    I have a 2001 Maxum 1800SR with a 4.3L Mercruiser (190HP). The prop on it now is 48-832834A-45-23P. I am only reaching 4400RPM at WOT, and should be getting 4800. Can anyone tell me what the size of the prop I have now on the boat from the number above and also recommend a prop to give me more...
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    Boat walks side to side at idle

    I have a 2001 Maxum 1800SR with a 4.3L V6 Mercruiser engine. When in forward gear and going at idle speed the boat will turn slightly to one side and than back to the other. It will continue to do this while going slow. At higher speeds it is fine. I noticed the 4.3 does not have a trim tab...
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    Not reaching WOT RPM

    I just got a 2001 Maxum 1800SR with a 4.3L Mercruiser and I believe the stock prop. I can get 48MPH at WOT at 4400RPM. Recommended upper RPM is 4400 to 4800. Very unhappy with the pulling out of skiers etc. Takes a long time to get on plane. I can live with top speed of 42MPH. But don't want to...
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    4.3L Cough

    I just bought a 2001 Maxum 1800sr with a 4.3L Mercruiser alpha 1, carbureted v-6. When going from idle to full throttle I get a cough and than it will accelerate. The dealer told me when I test drove it to either lean or richen the mixture. I don't remember which one. Dah!<br />Can you please...
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    3.0L I/0 performance

    I presently have a 16ft runabout with 75HP outboard and primarily use it for water skiing. I want to upgrade to a 17 or 18 foot runabout bowrider and noticed they mostly are 3.0L I/O's. I see very few 4.3L. My question is will the 3.0L be sufficient power for water skiing in a 18ft runabout?
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    75HP intermittent lose of power

    I have a 1985 75HP Mercury outboard. Sometimes when I start it up it acts like it is only running on 3 cylinders. While running after a while it will kick in on 4 cylinders. Than will run fine. This seems to be acting more and more frequently. I have changed the plugs but no difference. Where...
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