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    Mercruiser 3.0 blowing ignition fuses/alternator problem ?

    ok guys, this is a weird one (for me, anyway). My Mercruiser 3.0L has always ran great. Tonight, we take it out, and it starts fine and then immediately quits. I go to restart, and there is nothing happening when I turn the key, and all the gauges on the instrument cluster are dead. I check the...
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    Electric Bimini

    This is really strange, I need some help on this one. I just installed a new bimini top on my 18' bowrider, and lake tested it this evening. I noticed at idle speed, the support poles seem to be electrified, as I get this tingling jolt, (one of the poles is near my arm, when resting my arm on...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L Average fuel consumption ?

    Guys,<br /><br />I have a 99 Mercruiser 3.0L, and was wondering about what the "average" fuel usage in gallons per hour might be from other boaters using this engine ? I am currently running a 14x18 4-blade CompProp (composite) prop, and try to stay in crusing speed of around 32 mph. Seems I got...
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    Manual needed...Seloc or Clymer ???

    Guys,<br /><br />I want to buy a manual for my 99 3.0L Mercruiser stern drive. I may be opening up a can of worms here, but which manual is preferred...Seloc or Clymer ? and why ? I am looking for the one geared to be relatively inexperienced do-it-yourselfer, not for the professional mechanic...
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    Alpha steering trim anode plug ???

    Just wondering how important that little plastic plug is on the outdrive that covers the hole for the bolt-on trim tab ? I noticed mine gone the other day. It was always kinda loose anyway, didn't seem "water-tight". Any problem with getting water in there ?<br />Of course, I will probably...
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    Anybody replaced rub-rail vinyl insert ?

    I am wanting to replace the factory rubrail insert that came on my boat, 19 Vip bowrider. It has a few scuffs and marks on it, (I realize that it is what it's for, but I'm anal, ok?). Maybe get a different color this time, it is maroon currently.<br />Can anybody direct me to a source for a...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 leaking water in bilge

    Hi,<br /><br />I've had an intermittent problem with a small amount of water leaking from the front of the engine and dripping into the bilge when running. Mechanic said that the seal for the recirculating pump was failing, and needed to be replaced soon, but not an emergency. Said it occurs...
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    Bryant boats/wood-free construction ?

    I recently viewed a Bryant 19' bowrider, and was very impressed with it, especially when I watched their video on production of the boats. They state there is absolutely no wood anywhere used in the construction of the boat (not seat backs, floor, transom, stringers, etc!). <br />This is...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L manual

    I have not been able to find a source for an engine manual for my 99 Mercruiser 3.0L manual with alpha-one stern drive. 1997 is the most recent source I've seen.<br />If anyone knows where I can get an updated manual, I'd appreciate it.<br /><br />thanks :) <br /><br />bowriderbob
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