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    Problem with a shift cable. Maybe?

    So I have a 1990 Carver Montego Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha one. Took it out one day everything working fine. Coming into the dock the boat was sticking in gear a little but I thought maybe I had left the throttle engaged. Next day the boat works fine we stop to swim and when we go to head back in...
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    Wide Open Throttle

    Hypothetically if you had a 23 year old boat would you say it is safe to run it extended periods of time at wide open throttle? I would think not but I want your opinions.
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    Hoping to add a new horse to the stable!

    Gentlemen in my marina has a 1990 Carver 30' Santego he is trying to sell for $11000. The boat is immaculate inside and out having been shrink wrapped and dry stored since 2006. Here is the problem. I looked at the boat yesterday and it does not run. It has twin merc 5.7l that were replaced...
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    What power steering fluid do I use?

    1990 Merc 5.7l Alpha 1 just replaced a junked power steering pump and high pressure hose which fluid should I use to refill the system. Can I use the same power steering fluid that goes in the car or do I have to pay a lot of money for something special from the marine store. Also what is the...
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    Very Weird Trim Tabs Issue

    Have Boat Leveling Co. Trim Tabs (Instatrim) When I press the left switch the right tab moves, when I press the right switch the right tab moves when I use both switches at once both tabs move. WTH. I scratched my head for a solid two hours. Could this be the switch, or something weird with...
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    Power steering issue...maybe?

    So I have never had a boat with power steering. When I'm Idling around or up on plane the boat steers pretty easily (easier than my 85 4winns) although much harder to turn right than left. There is almost zero play in the steering. When going on plane the boat wants to pull to the left (my...
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    New prop question on 21ft Carver

    I'm replacing my 15 x 17p prop tomorrow and I'm driving to a local prop shop. I had my heart set on getting a four blade prop (even though the diameter is a half inch smaller) to help me planing off when I have a few people on the boat. He says the boat doesn't have enough HP for a 4 blade to...
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    More Anchoring Question!

    Hello! I have a 2157 Carver Montego it's 3900lbs dry so its a big 21footer. What is my best anchor choice for one that would hold over night? Right now I have a danforth with 4ft heavy chain and 150ft of rope. Maximum anchor depth I would say to be 25-30 feet most of it being 15ft or less...
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    Anchoring follies

    Re: Anchoring follies In Chattanooga we have the Riverbend Music Festival where droves of boaters show up on the river to watch the main stage from the back and avoid the huge crowds inside the festival. They even support us by giving us a screen showing the video and speakers that face us...
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    Boat Leveling Co. Trim Tabs?

    I have a good working set of trim tabs from Boat Leveling Co. St Louis, MO (exactly what it says). I'm looking to bit a trim tab indicator on because I dry store the boat in the summer and that fork lift will take them right off if they aren't up all the way. Are these guys still around? Or...
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    Prop questions for a 2157 Carver Montego

    Okay so I just bought a 2157 Carver Montego and I LOVE IT. I paid $4500 for it which considering the condition of the boat motor and interior I feel like I stole it. Now here is my question! The boat has a 5.7l Mercruiser with thunderbolt ignition and power steering. The boat is a 1990 and...
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    2157 Carver Trailer questions

    I'm looking at purchasing a 2157 Carver Montego on a dual axle trailer with surge brakes. Does anyone know about how much one of these behemoth of a 21ft boat weights on the trailer and will my 93 Chevy 4x4 suburban (with full towing package including trans cooler) pull this boat? Any help...
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    About to begin a boat restoration and I have questions!!

    Okay, I have a 1985 Four Winns 170 Horizon. I bought the boat for $1500 3 years ago and this is my third summer running the boat. I'm a mechanic so I pulled the top end off the motor and did quite a bit of work when I got it and she runs like a top. I know the previous owner replaced the...
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    Two problems with my boat.

    I have a 1985 Four Winns 170 Horizon bow rider with the Mercruiser 3.0 I/O 140. Had the boat on the lake twice this season since I cleaned and fixed the interior and I have noticed two problems I would like your advice on. Problem 1 is the steering. The boat is very easy to steer left and...
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