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    Coil wire burning, starter not turning over???

    Hi folks, I have a AQ170 I/O. Last year I replaced the coil with a built in resister and performed a full tune up, wires plugs points, etc. boat ran great all year. Just went down to get it running this past weekend. Turned key and tried to start. Starter not cracking over left key on for a...
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    major issues, please help out of ideas

    :cool:1998 50 hp E50ESLECC Modle Just bought a month ago ran fine, started to bog done at high speed. changed gas tank (external, fresh fuel new tank) no help. changed plugs, no help, had timed and replaced timing cam, no help now the only way to start oit is to hit it with starting fluid and...
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    Monomanic toilet motor????

    Hi folks. Have a chriscraft houseboat 1970. Toilet motor seized. Can't find this old gal any ware on web. Thanks Jim
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    Volvo steering tiller snapped. Dead in water

    Hi folks. One of my tiller arms snapped over weekend and I have a major problem finding a replacement. Please see what we can do. It is a 1970 36' houseboat chriscraft with 2 Volvo I/o aq175a or the a q205 engines small v6. The cast iron shaft from the steering arm to the outdrive spline...
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    Correct raw water pump for 1970 4.3 v6

    I am getting a bit confused and need your help. Raw water pump bearing is shot on this motor. I can't get the correct serrial number ( worn off). Original Volvo pump is almost $400. The john son replacement is $140. The salesperson said the Johnson height is 4.75" and the Volvo is 3.5" tall. I...
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    Serious questions about jurisdiction CG or bay constables

    Morning people Some of you may remember that I have been converting a houseboat into a floating deli. Well I have been working on it for six months and am trying to get it ready by May 1st. I have spoken to the coast guard, Nassau county marine division, Nassau county board of health ( have...
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    Engine water temp gauges merc 200 ob

    Back again folks Just got another houseboat. 38 coastal cruiser with 2 mariner 200 outboards 1997. Was in storage and fogged correctly so I hooked up fresh gas and batteries. They started right up, very happy. Problem is after running them for maybe 5 minutes or so. The temp gauges on both...
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    Opinions on Top Side paint

    Hi folks Need to paint my hull on houseboat. It is fiberglass, 1971 chriscraft 36'. I am picking about the color. So my choices of manufactures are slim. international Orange'!!! The one I am thinking about is Duralux any info on there quality would be appreciated. Te cost is relatively low...
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    Maintenance question

    Hi All: I am thinking of buying a boat with twin 1997 200HP Mariners. Have not seen them yet but would like to know what to look for. Owner says they were winterized two years ago and has not started them since. They are on a Houseboat and probably have low hours. No hour meter What do you...
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    Crusader at idle dies when in gear

    Morning folks. 1985 crusader inboards 5.7 845 hrs. Always maintained. Engines run excellent except the port engine will just stall out randomly when IN GEAR and idleing. Yesterday we were waiting for a slip for over 25 min and I was keeping the boat in position, shfting in and out of gears...
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    Prop issues on 31 tiara ?? Vibrations

    Hi guys, back for more help. Just bought a 1985 tiara 3100 twin crusaders. When getting up to plane and beyond, vibrations start and don't subside till getting back down under 1100 rpms. I sync the engines as good as I can and they do sound fine. This is not normal, correct???? Prop...
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    Just upgraded to a 3100 Tiara, Have question about docking

    Hi all, just went from a 23' single I/O to twin crusader inboards on 3100 Tiara. We took it out last night to practice docking and steering with just the throttles and shift controls. Although all went quite well, I am confused about the speed when idling (800 rpm) seems too fast. Should I...
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    user manual and wiring for 42Gibson 1979

    Cannot find this info anywhere sent email to gibson still waiting for reply. Anyhelp sharing this with me would truly be appreciated. Has 2 Chryslers, onan generator a/c. 700 hours on engines Thanks in advance NYJIM
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    Houseboats

    Well I think it's time we get the houseboats going online here. There are thousands and the engines will be compatible with what we deal with here. We need user manuals and wiring manuals. Come on people, this could really be a "one stop shop" if we so desire... Thanks NYJim
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    mercruiser 5.0 89 I/O starter removal??

    Hi guys, Having a major issue here. Got he far bolt out, but the starboard side bolt is so close to the flywheel plate I cant get a socket on it. open end, crows feet, nothing is working here. We are considering cutting the bolt head off... Can we remove the flywheel plate to gain access...
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