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  1. redright9

    Shift Bellow

    I am attempting to replace the bellows on my alpha one gen 2 outdrive. I have everything apart, and even when looking through all the manuals, cannot figure out how to get the shift cable out so I can replace the bellow for that. Any help? Thanks.
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    Cap/Plug for outdrive

    I have been trying to find the cap or plug for the bolt hole on my alpha outdrive for the rearmost, cirlcular anode. It is a little plastic cap that goes on top to cover the bolt.. I cannot find it. Mine fell out last trip out. Thanks.
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    Garmin 300C... Should I keep it?

    My father-in-law gave me a Garmin 300C fish finder. It was a nice gift from him, but I was looking for something like the Hummingbird depth finder that will fit into the empty gauge space in my dash. I could also glue the transducer inside the boat instead of drilling through my boat. I do...
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    Lost top end speed

    So, this weekend I was at lake Isabella which is about 2300 feet above sea level, I was able to get up to speed and cruise around some (usually with my two and a half old child and wife, we cruise slow) and noticed my boat seems to have lost some top end speed. When I used to run my boat in...
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    Special tools and what is this hose for??

    Ok.. first I want to say, I appreciate the help so far, I know I have been asking a few questions about this, second, My boat is very dirty and needs a cleaning, but with a pregnant wife and a two year old.... Its hard to get time so ignore the white junk on my outdrive... last, the pictures are...
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    Which manual?

    First, sorry if this is in the wrong spot, second, I am sure this has been brought up a few times in the past sorry for bringing it up again. So, looking for service manuals for my boat. It has a 5.7L with an Alpha outdrive. Looking at factory manuals, but what numbers do I need? Seems like...
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    Bellows kit, any preference?

    So, I hate to say how long my boat sat before I got it back into the water. The last two times out It seems to take on more water than it should. No holes, I checked to make sure everything was tight, but upon further inspection, seems like my bellows for the outdrive are in need of changing...
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    California Property Tax for Boats?

    So, I just got in the mail a bill for property tax I have to pay because I live in California and own a boat. This state taxes boats as property like a house. I am speachless. So, I have to pay taxes and fees when I register it, I have to buy permits to use it on any lake, and now also have...
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    Faulty reverse lockout solenoid?

    So I finished installing a disc brake conversion kit onto my trailer. The kit was nice, everything fit well and works well... Except when backing up. I have double checked the wiring and it appears correct. When I am backing up very slow down a ramp, its fine, but any incline or if I give my...
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    Humming Bird HDR 610

    Looking at this depth finder to install in my boat. First question, where is a good spot in my SeaRay? I thought I read not by the bilge pump and that it has to have water around the puck? The puck is getting glued to the boat bottom.. I dont want water inside so how can this be?
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    Impeller replacment

    So soon I will be attempting to replace the impeller on my boat. It has an Alpha one outdrive. Any advise or point me to a thread to help. Thanks!
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    What service manual is better?

    I am looking for a service manual.. I see the Seloc and a Clymers.. Any recomendations? The Clymers seems to be more year specific, maybe more detailed about my specific engine/drive?
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    Overheating issue

    I have a 1996 SeaRay, it has a 5.7L mercruiser with a mercruiser outdrive. I was very stupid and left my boat in a marina a while ago and never took it out to clean it. Since, when running higher speeds and when running in my driveway, the temp goes up and when at higher speeds gets almost to...
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    Used trailers

    Does anyone know a good place for used trailers in So. California?
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    Wheel Hitting fender on one side

    I have a 1996 EZLoader trailer for my boat. I noticed that the right side tire is very close and at times hitting the fender. The other side appears to be proper. The trailer does have rubber torsion suspension, could that be failing?
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    CLR on fiberglass??

    Has anyone used CLR to clean off there fiberglass boat? I have had a few people tell me it works well, but am not sure.. I know toilet bowl cleaner works, but a lot of scrubbing....Does CLR work any better? Thanks.
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    General Information on my '96 Searay

    I am looking for some general information about my boat.. It is a 1996 Searay 190 signature. It has a 5.7l engine, Merc outdrive. The boat has about 160 hours on it. I would like to get the boat up to par since it hasnt been used much.. What type of maintainance should I be doing? How do I do...
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    Possible hull damage to my Sea Ray

    Re: Possible hull damage to my Sea Ray Here are some pictures so you know what I am talking about.. Thanks for the help!!
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    Possible hull damage to my Sea Ray

    Hello, I am new and if this is in the wrong area, please move it to the correct one. I own a 1996 Sea Ray 190 Signature. It is an IO/OB with a 5.7 Merc. I may have done something very stupid with the boat. I was living in Lake Havasu City for a while and had a slip in the marina. I left the...
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