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    Help me find a seat.

    I posted this on another forum and didn't get any replies, so here goes... I am changing the back to back seats on my Bayliner 175 to a single helm seat. I need some advice on what would be a good seat to purchase. I would like to stay under $200. (I already have the pedistal). I have been...
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    Another winterizing question

    I read the thread on winterizing and understand about removing all the plugs to drain the water, etc.... My question: Is there any chance that water could be trapped in the impellar or the tube that carries it from the outdrive to the engine? If so, how can this be drained without removing the...
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    I must be a dummy - how do you get the thermostat out?

    Mercruiser 3.0 Liter, 2008. I removed the thermostat cover. I can see the thermostat but there is what looks like a plastic ring holding it down. I tried removing the ring, but it looks almost like it is pressed in. What am I missing here? The book only says remove the cover then remove the...
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    LED Trailer Lights

    I want to install these on my trailer, an EZ loader that came with my Bayliner 175. Are there any that are exceptionally good, or bad? I want to change the Brake/Turn, Side markers and light bar inthe the back center. Thanks.
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    Ratteling sound from engine

    Posted this on another forum but I wanted to see if anyone over here has an opinion: I have an 08 175BR, and the last few times I have taken her out, I have been hearing what I can best describe as a metallic ratteling sound coming from the engine between 4000 RPM and 4800 RPM (WOT). It sounds...
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    Which Fuel/Water Separator

    I want to install one of these. Racor makes quite a few different models, but I can't find any specs on them. I know I have to use one with a metal bowl since I have an I/O. Any info would be appreciated. http://www.allpointsmarineco.com/category/248/
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    Can brakes be retrofitted to trailer?

    Purchaced an 08 BR175 which came with the stock galvanized EZ Loader trailer. Brakes for this weight class are not required in my state, and the trailer did not come with them, however I think I might be more comfortable with them. I have already had a few short stops due to idiots pulling out...
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    Water in lower unit Alpha 1 Gen 2

    This may be a dumb question, but I removed my prop for repairs the other day and noticed water in the cavity just foward of the prop. The outdrive was up in the trailer position last time it rained and I guess water just collected in there and sat. Is there a drain hole for this area? I am...
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    Bearing Buddies?

    Newbie dumb question: When I bought my first boat last year, an 08 175BR, the trailer came with bearings that have a removable rubber cover and a grease fitting underneath. Are these bearing buddies? If not, what would be the advantage of installig them and how do you figure out the size you...
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    How safe is marina gas?

    This might be a really dumb question, but I have always heard you should not use gas over a few months old unless you put stabilizer in it, or it can gum things up. The marinas around here basically shut down for at least 6 months over the winter, and I am sure their gas just sits in the tanks...
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    Greasing Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Another dumb question from a new boat owner. The manual says to grease the gimbal Bearing and hinge pins. I found the grease fitting for the gimbal bearing, but the hinge pins are covered with what looks like plastic covers with wires coming out of them (I assume these are for the trim sender?)...
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    Oil Filter Part number?

    OK, this is probably a really dumb question, but can anyone help me with a part number for an oil fiter for a 2008 Mercruser 3.0 L 4 CYL GM? I checked the manual and cannot find it, also checked the filter that came with the boat. It is painted black and there are no numbers on it. I want to...
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    Manually raising an outdrive

    Is there a way to manually raise an Alpha 1 Gen2 if the hydraulic system fails?
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    Question about storing boat

    I have read on here it is a good idea to store your boat with the outdrive in the down position. Problem is, if I try to put it all the way down, it rubs on the ground. The trailer is too low to clear the outdrive. It almost makes it when I crank the hitch all the way down, but not quite. So, is...
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    Gen1 VS Gen2

    OK, Real stupid newbie question. I recently bought my first boat which has a 3.0 Mercruiser, Alpha 1. What does Gen 2 mean? I assume it is Second Generation? If so, how do I know if I have this or a Gen 1? What are the differences?
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