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    De winterizing

    :eek:De winterizing Hello I have a 98 Bayliner Capri with a 3.0 L mercury cruiser. I am new to boating I boat this boat over the winter it was all ready winterized and now that the season has changed I want to take it out? I have the two plugs needed for the boat. Do I just plug them back it...
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    whats the best way to anchor a boat.

    I am new to this and love to fish... so I am sure I will anchor my boat to stay in the best spot. But what is the best way to do this.... The anchor is always off the front of the boat right.:eek:
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    IT'S TIme whats next

    Ok so Its warm where I am at and I want to take my boat out of winterization. I am new to this and I dont now what all needs to be checked. I know I put all the plugs back in, check the oil and hook up the water hose to the engine... But am i missing something here
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    Troling Motor and fishing

    Do I need a troling motor or can I keep my bayliner at idel and trol that way... I am new to the fishing with a boat... I know it sounds stupid also how deep would you want your bait from the water? I was thinking about 10 ft or so and about 20 ft lead from the boat. Please help I have no idea...
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    What Depth Sounder do you use....

    I want to buy a new depth sounder and wanted to get your feed back.... I am looking at a hawk eye transom mount with dual temp. I found this on line for 110 bucks. Is this a good product and do any of you use this product. Let me know I dont what to go rock bottom:eek:
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    Bilge Pump is DEAD (RIP)

    Ok so I went out today to check the condition of my bilge pump because its getting warm here in New Mexico almost time to hit the water. I have a Johnson 500gpm pump model 28552. Turned it on and nothing happened I know that they just pop out to put a new one in. But do I cut the wires and...
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    Any from New Mexico here....

    Just was woundering if anyone was from NM not to many boaters out here would be nice to know some of them......:confused:
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    Prop Help

    I have a 98 Bayliner capri with a merc cursier 3.0L with a three blade prop whats the difference between 3-4-5 blade props and what is the best one for my boat.. Also dose a hydrofoil help at all and what the hell does this do. Thanks sorry I am new to boating:eek:
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    spark plugs.......HELP

    I have a 98 Bayliner Capri with a Merc 3.0L I am new to boating and want to learn as much as I can.. How often do you change spark plugs and wires. I dont know when this was done or if it was but how long d they last for. If you change them what kind do you use? Are some better then the others...
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    Fuel water separator

    :confused:I have a 1998 bayliner capri 3.0L and was wondering if I should add a fuel water separator. Is this needed for fresh water and what kind do I need to get. What is the skill level needed to install one.
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    Adding LED lights inside boat.... NICE

    I added some LED lights to the inside of my bayliiner so I can see at night when I fish or am out driving around... This was really easy and very cheap to do. I went to SuperBrightLED.com and got all the LEDS needed for about $25 dollors. I ran all the wires and put them on a switch. The LEDS...
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    Engine Cleaning Merc Alpha One 3.0L

    I just got my first boat and I am so ready to hit the water.... But I know having a boat means maintenace and upkeep.... I want to clean the engine and get the oil and dirt off and make it look nice well clean. Whats the best way to do this? Is it safe to spray off with the water hose and pump...
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    1998 Mercrusier 3.0L manual

    Does anyone have or know where I can find the owners manual for this engine I got a used boat in good shape but dont know anything about the engine and want to learn. I really want to keep up with all the maintenance that I need to.:eek:
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    Boat Trailer lights

    New to boat just got my first one..... SWEET however the trailer has some lights out I went to change the lights and found out you cant. Do you have to have a waterproof light or can you just get some from autozone... Where is the best place to buy them at.
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    How to keep your boat in good shape.

    What items need to be done every year to keep the boat in good shape. I have a 1998 Bayliner Capri with a merc 3.0 and want to take good care of it. But done know what all I should be doing and when. Please help and let me know how you keep your boat in the best shape and condition. I was...
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    Depth Finder ....beep beep shollow

    I want to get a new depth finder the one i have the screen went out. I was looking and found a couple that have through the hall transducers where do you put this item in the engine compartment on the bottom. Do these really work I really want to get one installed. I have a bayliner capri and...
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    HELP I AM SINKING sos sos

    I am not sinking yet but might this summer... I am a new boat owner I have a 1998 Bayliner capri. Is the bilge pump on this boat a manual or automatic I flip the switch on and nothing happens, I want to make sure it works prior to hitting the lake. This has a 3.0L mercuriser if this helps :eek:
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