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    porpoising/cavitation?

    I have a 1996 Pro Line 190 C/C that rides bow high and bounces, as it bounces the prop is getting into the washout and cavitating ( I presume) or changing in rpm/tone. Possible causes I see are trim too far out or hull damage ( rocker) . Would moving the pin in the transom bracket down one spot...
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    trim tilt unit malfunction

    i have a mid nineties Johnson 130hp outboard, I determined the trim motor to be bad so I replaced it. I now have a working motor but I cant get it to trim up or down. It is full of fluid, the manual release valve on the side does open and close ( makes gurgling sound when doing so ). I would...
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    bottom growth etc

    I have a boat that has been in salt water for a few months apparently with no anti fouling paint on the hull, whats the best/quickest/easiest method to remove this mess?
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    Marathon Boats ?

    anybody ever heard of this make ? in particular, a 22 ' walkaround cutty with the stern drive gm v6 block, 1989 vintage, any thoughts?
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    key west boats

    looking for general impressions on the quality of key west boats, closer to grady white, boston whaler, or bayliner in quality, seaworthiness etc.. particularly speaking, we're talking about a '95 KW 20 ' walkaround cuddy.
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    Tubing Trouble

    I went tubing for the first time yesterday, brand new tube (Gladiator Switch),when the boat accelerates the tube digs into the water and dives! What am I doing wrong?
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    Temp gauge not working

    Mercruiser 3.0L 140hp in a 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion. I have continuity in the light brown wire to gauge, I have power @ the gauge, I have Ground @ the gauge. When I ground the light brown wire ( disconnected) @ sender the gauge pins all the way right. I ohmed the sender ( wide open ) threw it...
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    True or False?

    I have a 1986 Mercruiser 3.0L with an electric choke. My question ( statement) is this: The terminal @ the choke stat should have 12v at all times. True.....or.....false.........
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    Alpha One sea water pump R & R

    I'm thinking about replacing the water pump or impeller on my outdrive. I've never done it before and have owned this boat for two years, so it must be due, or overdue. My question is, should this procedure be left for a seasoned marine tech, or can somebody with at least a mediocre mechanical...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L won't idle when hot

    Engine runs great cold, I can run it wide open, or troll around for about half an hour. After about that much time if I try to bring it down it stalls, it'll restart if i hold the throttle 3/4 full, I can rev it up,but as soon as i bring the throttle back to put it in gear, it stumbles and...
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    '86 3.0L Mercruiser no start

    Converted point ignition to electronic ( pertronix ), have spark from coil, spark @ plugs, checked timing, ignition rotor @ cylinder 1 , timing mark aligned, firing order correct, 9.5 v @ + side of ignition coil when cranking. Carburetor freshly rebuilt, fuel filter/water seperator just...
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    fuel/water seperator, fuel filter

    I have a 3.0L mercruiser, '86 vintage, there is no fuel filter setup on this rig, no in-line, nothing. I was thinking of mounting a spin on filter base back at the stern, can my mechanical fuel pump handle the extra pull from the tank thru the filter housing and back to the pump etc.?
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    outdrive trim problem

    I have an alpha one outdrive that won't go up or down, just a clicking at the solenoids. upon further inspection it appears that the two wires coming from the outdrive thru the transom and up to the the pump motor are brittle/broken/ corroded/ you name it, they're messed up bad! My question is...
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    Alpha One won't go up or down

    I can't get the outdrive unit to move up or down. I can hear clicking at the solenoids, but no movement. the last time I used the boat there was no issue, everything worked fine. I can see two solenoids, each with two small posts, what should be happening there as far as power at which post, at...
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    Ignition conversion

    I'm thinking about converting my breaker point ignition system to the electronic ignition. I have a 1986 3.0L Mercruiser i/o. Any thoughts as far as what manufacturer's kit to use, is it worth the trouble(is it trouble?) pros and cons, any other suggestions or comments are welcome, thanks
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