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    Merc 4.5, any reason I can't just dump the block and manually fill with pg antifreeze?

    One of the issues with the 4.5L is the thermostat housing is on the back of the engine. I couldn't even see it or touch it so that was not an option. If you have access to the housing it should work just like the older 4.3's. The manual does say to drain everything first and then run on muffs...
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    Parking boat in driveway

    For us too. Not HOA but city bylaw. Cannot leave/park holiday trailer, boat on the street by itself.. However if hooked up to the truck, it's legal and ok.
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    Favorite motor flushers?

    I use this quicksilver / Merc brand. It has the probe that goes through the pickup screens so it can't fall off .
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    Prop is too short, splines are. Showing

    On my 60 HP I run Merc props with the REflex hubs. I tried an aftermarket prop with the built in rubber hub. It needed a special thrust washer meant for that prop (does not come with new prop). The thrust washer from the reflex will not work with the built in hubs. With the limited info sounds...
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    Boat lift flushing

    on my 2018, the flush port is the same location as the pee hole. Pictures of a 2022 seems to have the same thing. A garden hose threads into that port. There's seems to be a debate on whether to run the engine via this port, some say yes, some say no. But it does allow you to flush with a...
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    Livewell operation

    The 2 hoses must be installed on the wrong fitting. There should be an access panel to get to the pump & hoses. Remove the hoses and swap them around.
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    I had a set of poles on one of the previous boats but removed them after the first couple tries. The plastic poles would just bend over and not provide much support. My current boat/trailer comes with the guides from the factory. They're only about 2ft long but do a great job on centering when...
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    Here's another that my coworkers have used.................even closer to you Jab Motorsports https://www.jabmotorsports.ca/
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    I'm in Red Deer and we don't have any big fancy boat dealers in the area even though there's a lot of boating activity in summer. There's a few small independents. I can't attest to their service since I have newer equipment, but visiting their shops they definitely work on old iron...
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    Co-owning a boat?

    In my younger years, we had a boat together with 3 of us brothers. I was the one who serviced it, cleaned it, etc. Every time I wanted to use it, something else was broke. Cosmetics, upholstery, the prop always had a ding but nobody ever remember doing it. I eventually gave up and bought my own...
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    I'm next door in Alberta. Like someone mentioned already, Canadian Tire is a good resource for Quicksilver in the $25 range.. Wally world doesn't carry it up here. Earlier this year, we did a road trip into the US, and stopped at a Walmart. While the girls were picking up groceries, I walked...
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    Those with MPIs what do you do with your leftover storage gas mix?

    Hah, I did the extreme winter prep on the 4.5L but I'm not sure it helped for all the work it takes. If you follow the manual, it says to mix up several gallons of this fuel/oil cocktail and you end up with a whole bunch of extra. Lesson learned; all you need is a couple quarts / litres. Dump...
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    Chaparral Mercruiser Prop Question

    3. Tried a Quicksilver 4-blade aluminum 14" 17 pitch, and my WOT jumped to 5400 and my top speed was barely 40 mph. Hole shot was good, but it was over revving. 4. Tried Turning points 4-blade aluminum 14" 19 pitch and my WOT dropped to 4400 and top speed for 43 mph.. One problem is comparing...
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    Is Vessel View worth it?

    I had an intermittent alarm on a new boat. Nobody could figure it out. It turned out to be a simple wire plug (male/female) was not engaged locked together causing a poor connection. As for vessel view, I have it on my little outboard, mainly cause I just have the basic gauges, rpm, speed...
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    Mercury Flo-Torq II Locking Tab

    There's a couple different size tabs depending on what motor you have. I just picked up a few Quicksilver tabs for $2 each at my local store. I only bend ONE tab and it can go multiple times. You'll know when they're ready to break off.
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    My previous boat had the 2" retractable straps attached to the trailer frame, direct from the factory on a new pkg. Mine were a different brand but same idea. Worked great when new. I only do fresh water, but after a year of in/out, they bound up and would no longer retract. Impossible to take...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    My previous boat had the 2" retractable straps, direct from the factory on the new boat trailer package. Mine were a different brand but same idea. Worked great when new. I only do fresh water, but after a year of in/out, they bound up and would no longer retract. Impossible to take apart, so...
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    Buying a US boat and bringing back to Canada

    You may want to call the border office where you plan to cross, just to confirm your plan,, in case things have changed. You may need to send them paperwork before hand for a heads up, but I didn't do anything extra. I did this a few years ago, Montana to Alberta. When driving across the...
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    North of the border is a free federal registration. Here in Alberta, going back to 2008, my last 2 new boats had custom letters. They were 3" but not in block form. The last one had 2-tone colors with a shadow effect, matching the boat graphics. Also ran one boat without numbers for the first 2...
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    60 hp EFI Loses Power and Runs Rough

    The most logical thing to do is take it back to the marina?? You paid them $1000 for a problem they didn't fix.
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