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    Alpha One died help please

    Yesterday I was out on my boat, running at about 3000 rpm, when all of a sudden the RPM's shot up, the tempature rose, and the out drive stopped working. The outdrive acts like you are in neutral in forward and reverse. Any suggestions or ideas. I hope to have the boat pulled today and taken...
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    Alpha One - Adding Oil

    I have Alpha One - Gen I outdrives. The boat is in the water and I do not own a trailer for it, I do have one I can borrow. This weekend, I pulled the boat at the local ramp, to change a weak impellor. Changing the impellor and reinstalling the lower unit went with out a hitch. When I tried...
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    Mercruiser w/ Alpha one idling hot

    I have a 1987 Regal 277XL with twin Mercruisers and Alpha I drives. Ithink they are Gen one, but I am not sure. When I idle the port engine, get hot, not to the point of over heating, but the temp gauge goes to about 3/4. When I bought the boat the seller told me the should hold steady at...
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    Chevy Suburban Heater Fan

    I have 2003 suburban. The heater/AC fan will not shut off or change speed. I had to pull tthe fuse to shut it off. Does any one have any idea what the problem is. I am sick of taking the truck to the dealer. Every time I do, a week later it is back for a new problem. Last week I had to...
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    90HP Merc Impeller replacment ??

    I am going to replace the impeller on my 2002 90HP Merc this afternoon. Besides the Impeller and the 2 gaskets what other supplies do I need.<br /><br />Do I need gasket sealer or anything like that.<br /><br />I do have the manual, but it is at home, and I would like to get any else I need...
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    Boat US / West Marine

    I know many people here do not like Boat US/west Marine, but here it is anyway.<br /><br />Getting my boat ready for a 10 day vacation, I fired up my chart plotter. A Navman 5100 b/w unit. I kept telling me No GPS. In the begining of the season, I had to take the antenna apart because of a...
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    Daughter and friends inflated my SOSpenders......

    My daughter and her friends "accidently" inflated my SOSpenders. <br /><br />I am looking for a cheap source of the cartridges. I can find plenty of CO2 cartridges on the internet, but they are mostly the 12gram ones. I need 38gram with 1/2 thread. <br /><br />I can not belive they can only...
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    Marine Vs Auto Store

    I know that with some things, there is a difference between marina and auto parts. But what about wiring parts. I know only to use tinned, wire design for a marine enviroment, but what about battery lugs, and connectors. The AutoZone by me has a large selection of Heat Shrink waterproof...
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    Second fuel tank

    I am not sure if this should go here or under Boats, but here is my question...<br /><br />I have a 25' pontoon with a 90hp merc 2-stroke. The boat oinly has a 24 gallon fuel tank. I would like to be able to add a second tank. I currently have a racor filter mounted on the boat. The racor...
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    Installing a washdown pump

    I am going to install a washdown pump on my 25' Crest Pontoon boat. I almost have the plumbing worked out, but I need ideas/suggestions for the electric.<br /><br />The pump will be about 6 feet (Wire distance) from the battery switch, about 2 feet from the battery and about 18 feet (again...
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    Tipping Mechanic????

    I just took my boat in yesterday to be winterized and for shrink wrap. I know I waiting way to long but I have been very busy. <br /><br />When I called, the shop said, they did not know if they could get it done before mid Jan, they had alot of work lined up, and the close Thurs for 2 weeks...
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    How long should it stay hard??

    I know I am going to get a lot of wise answers to this, but if I get one good one it is worth it!!!<br /><br />90HP Merc Classic 2 Stroke 2002<br /><br />I pump the bulb hard when I go to start it, no matter how long or short I run the engine, the bulb goes soft, it can be a 10 minute run or a...
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    Speedo & Trim indicator questions

    My Uncle just bought a 1997 Welcraft/Excel 19' bow rider, with a Volvo/Penta 4.3 GL motor anda Cobra outdrive. neither the speedo or Trim indicator work. <br /><br />I think the speedo is probaly clogged, but before I do something stupid, I will ask. On the transom there is a white do hicky...
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    How do I clean a fish ?

    Last night I spear a sea bass and a fluke. The guy that normally cleans them, just gutted them and cut the head off. He suggested that I finish filleting them at home, as when he does it at the dock, he waste more meat thenhe gets, because it is dark, and poor lighting at the cleaning table.<br...
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    I got Boarded....

    I was on vacation in the 1000 Islands last week and was boarded by the Coast Guard (Alexadria Bay). <br /><br />My father-in-law had just dropped our wives off to go to a craft show, and we were going to just cruise around, when here they come with the blue lights flashing. I know we were...
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    Fueling at the dock?

    I am looking for opinions, facts or suggestions.<br /><br />I am a member at a yacht club. It is a working man yacht club, that is member owned and run. We have loose policy about fueling on the docks. The polcy says that it must be done from a UL approved container. The reason that I say it...
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    Battery Charger & Electrolyisys?

    I have a pontoon boat that I would like to add a battery charger. I am concerned about electrolisys. (SP) Has anyone done this, and what do I need to do to protect myself?<br /><br />Thanks
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    90hp 2001 stalling

    I have a 2001 90hp 2 stroke. When I slow down to an idle, it has a bad habit of stalling. It has done this since it was new. I did have the carbs cleaned and rebuilt the first year under warrenty, and it did help some. Now it is getting worse. I almost ran into a 45' Mainship yesterday when...
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    Cleaning epoxy out of clothes

    I had a can of west system epoxy spill in my truck. It leaked on to a jacket and life jacket. Does anyone know of a way to get the epoy out of the clothing. I am not sure if it was the resin or hardener.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Gasoline Bath

    Getting the boat ready to launch, and I kinda of remember that I did not fill the gas tank up last year when I pulled it. (24 Gallon tank) I look at the tank, and see the gas line about 1/2 down the tank.<br /><br />Run to the gas station with the 11 gallon caddy, bring home to top off the...
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