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  1. Big Pete

    4.3 mercruiser starting,,i give up whats the secret ??

    Hi Guys Ok i give up !! My new to me searay has a 4.3 mercruiser with alpha 1 stern drive .. Runs lovely , starts lovely when Warm ..But cold starting is a joke .. Guy told me push on to throttle only , place lever a quarter position forward and turn key and she will fire up .. Yea right...
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    Temperature advice needed on 4.3 mercruiser

    Hi Guys I had the boat running for a fair blast , the boat is new to me by the way and my first solo run .. On start up and idle it sits straight and cool at 140 ish , took her out and gave her a good run on the plane and the temperature goes up to 210 ish , when i slow down back to idle she...
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    Boating in Mallorca Spain

    My first run out on the big Sea ... Heres a couple of new videos on todays evening quick spin from Porto Cristo to Cala Romantica and back. Video Leaving Porto Cristo Harbour very first solo boat run Video along sea at half speed Arrival outer Beach area Cala Romantica
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    GEONAV 6plus NOT finding Satellites ???

    Hi Guys I have GEONAV 6plus and it will not find satellites ? I have tried and tried left it on search for satellites for ages .. Any ideas ? previous owner said it was all good..
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    How do i get rid of seaweed growing under the boat ? and clean residue ? SOLUTION .

    Hi In readiness of getting my new boat i had my little one pulled out the marina and back home.. This is what was underneath ..:eek: http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm399/BigPete_06/P1010440.jpg?t=1277321471 Yes i have jet power wash which has got the growth off surface but its now got...
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    3 cylinder 80hp Mercury Carb Cleaning - Whos done them

    Ok so i know that on my old small Speedboat the Mercury 80 carbs need stripping off and cleaning and refitting. Now as i am only mediocre at doing Mechanics is this something i can do myself ,i have the manual which being honest makes it look more technical .Than the youtube clips i have...
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    Whats a FULL service consist of ?

    Hi have done a deal on my new to me boat .. as part of the deal i have insisted the Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 engine ,has a FULL Service . They seem to think this is expensive and wasnt happy but i insisted so what is involved in a full service ? And what should i check to ensure they do it and...
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    Electric Anchor winching ? how to operate ?

    Hi My 200 Cuddy that fingers crossed i get next week :) has one of them power winched Anchors that sit at the front. Now how do you use them ? Do you just release anchor and unwind 5 times water depth , and then use the power winch to pull all the line back and the boat back and sit back and...
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    Car Mechanic to Marine Mechanic ? possible

    Hi Guys If someone is a superb Car Mechanic would it take much to learn the Marine side differences ? As surely an engine is an engine ? Reason i ask is i have a good friend still in the UK who wants to come over to here and set a new life , working on Boats as this is boating world here ...
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    Hour Meters

    Are these Hour Meters for real ? Do people just buy these boats to park up and sit on or what ? I am in the process of buying a SeaRay200 cuddy has genuine Mercruiser 4.3 engine with apparent genuine 158 hours on the clock .. Now the Boat is 1990 so its 20 years old , So in 20 years that...
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    Fuel consumption on 21 foot Cabin boat with merc 4.3 or 5 Litre

    Considering getting a bigger boat a cuddy or cabin around 21 foot with a 4.3 or 5 Litre mercruiser engine. What kind of fuel consumption could i expect , anyone have any ideas what sort of Gallons per hour i could expect ? anyone have any costings etc ?
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    Help and tips on checking a Boat thats for sale needed

    Hi Guys Today while in the Merc and SeaRay dealers over here getting some mercclean for the fuel, i had a nose around at some of there second hand boats they had in the yard . Whilst most of them was 50,000 and stuff :eek: 1 nice little blue and white SEARAY 200 Cuddy Cabin caught my eye...
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    Mercury 80hp 1989 engine help needed

    Today was an absolute belter , 35c and the sea calm and flat in short brilliant boating weather thumbsup.gif So me and Mrs BP get the drinks ready and toodle down to the Marina.. I hop on the boat remove the cover , prime the fuel,switch on the Batteries and drop the engine in the water .. I...
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    Why does my prop spin when still in Nuetral ?

    Hi all Just a small thing i have the drive in Neutral on the Mercury 80 outboard , with Mufflers on start the engine and it always makes the prop spin ? Now surely in Neutral it should sit still . And when i spin it by hand prior to starting its all nice and spins albeit a little tight but...
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    Swing centre window needed ,any ideas ?

    Hi all I have a centre window missing on my speedboat , it looks like there was one once as you can see the old rivet marks etc.. on the left hand edge. Would like to get a replacement of the swing and shut type , any ideas where to get one ? Or even any ideas from people who had the same...
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    Advice on Mercury 80 3 cyl 2 stroke electrics

    Hi The engine is running fine but on giving it the once over , as i have only recently brought the thing and got it running.. I noticed this wire problem from the manual i think the box is a rectifier ?? as the yellow wire in the manual shows going to a rectifier .. Well the previous owner...
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    Mercury 80 first run up video , advice needed

    Just got my Mercury 80 running and set the video up for the grand moment.. Can the experts maybe have a look at the video and let me know if the muffler was in the right place ? And as you will see i shut it down as i wasnt seeing water out the pee hole.. Comments needed please , did i do...
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    Silly but important questions.. first time boat owner sorry

    Hi all Right now i have got my secondhand speedboat i have been doing it up , new seats , clocks etc etc.. I have never actually ran the engine up yet . it was running when i brought the thing .. The engine is an old 2 stroke Mercury 80 ... When i got it back the guy emailed me as i asked...
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    Crazy Paving on part of the fibreglass

    Hi all Brought a secondhand small speedboat which i intend to refurbish a bit and then use it as a step into boating.. This one section on the top of the Boat hull , looks unsightly , is there anyway to fill or do anthing about it or !!! Is this serious.. It is only on one small section the...
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    Silly question but i need to know

    Hi Just got my first boat a secondhand small speedboat , with this engine on the back. I assume its 80hp ? And a real silly question but i know the cover swings open , but i am blowed if i can see how ? can anyone tell me . Yes i know i must be thick but like i said never owned one before :)
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