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    Antifreeze question - IAT or OAT

    Hi guys, Mercuiser 350mag/bravo3/Regal 2550 I have just winterised my engine by draining the water as you should but I of course wish to minimise corrosion of the block and manifolds and so I want to pour antifreeze in the block by disconnecting the hose that goes into the thermostat. My...
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    Which anodes to use.

    Hi guys, We trail our nearly new Regal (Bravo 3drive) to both fresh water lakes and the coast over the summer. Ideally we should swop the anodes every time but I'd like to know if I was to keep just one set on which should use, magnesium or zinc.? Thanks in advance, cashwowud
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    Overspeed Warning

    Hi guys, I have just treated myself to a one year old Regal 2550 with a 350 mag. When I accelerate to get on the plane I get a continuous alarm at 3800rpm which stops when I go down to idle. The engine is still under warranty and I had my local Mercruiser guy check the codes but could only...
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    Gauges reading incorrect.

    Hi guys, Can someone give me a clue as to my problem. ​I have a 2000 Four Winnns 205 and 4 of the gauges, fuel, volts, temp and trim have suddenly started reading about 30% lower than they should. So far I have checked the battery when engine stopped and running, 12.5v and 14.5v and the...
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    Fuel pump problem (I think)

    Volvo 5.7 GSi in a Four Winns 205 Year 2000 Hi guys, Just launched for the first time this year (Loch Lomond, Scotland) Went up on the plane ok for about a minute and then slowed right down with the engine then cutting out. Took us an hour to get a mile back to the dock with the engine starting...
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    Stingray Boats

    Hi Guys, I am looking to upgrade my Four Winns 205 Sundowner cuddy (Volvo 5.7Gsi ) which I have owned for 15 years. I have looked at Stingray boats online but they are not common here in the UK with only one dealer but the price is attractive. I am looking at a 250 cr (25ft cuddy). Please...
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