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    1996 Rinker Captiva 212 - Rear Seat Support

    1996 Rinker Captiva 212 has rear seats that sit between the motor cover and sides of the boat. They sit on top of a plastic piece. I wanna replace these with a nice piece of hardwood and anchor them alittle better. Any advice on types of wood and ways to sturdy these up. I attached a picture...
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    1996 Rinker Captiva 212- Weak floor

    Owned the boat for three years. Enjoyed it and put plenty of hours on it. Never has any issues until this summer I realized a mold spot directly in front of the of the driver seat. Cleaned it as well as possible then noticed the golf ball size spot became soft. That spot has turned into...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 broke down

    Took the boat out on the water for the first time yesterday. Broke down as we entered the channel with a real hot rubber smell. Took a look at the engine and belt fell off from a broken polley. I have pictures if anyone could help me with part numbers and some tips on installing pulley and...
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    4.3 mercruiser

    Changed engine oil and gear lube today. Noticed a cap that said drive oil (not gear lube reservoir). What is this and how often should it be changed? I tried to search Google and keeps showing drive oil is the oil for the lower unit.
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    Changing impeller

    Anyone have a link to a guide or tips on changing impeller on alpha one gen 2? Seen a post by Don but can't open the attachment.
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    1996 Mercruiser 4.3 LX Gen 2/ Alpha One Gen 2

    Getting ready to service my boat for the upcoming season and was reviewing lubrication areas. Since I have neglected them in the past and I am sure the previous owner did as well. Been looking threw manuals and searching all over. I have found the lubrication points on the power steering...
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    Gear Lube Reservoir Hose Leaking

    I have noticed a puddle of oil directly under my drive. Further investigating the hose that comes from the reservoir is leaking gear oil seems like the hose is dry rotted. I was able to fill the reservoir up and within 24 hours its completely empty and laying all over the ground. A few weeks...
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    Winterizing

    This is the first winter with my boat and just wanting to make sure I handle everything properly. I am very mechanically illiterate. LET ME STRESS THAT AGAIN. Most maintenance on anything I do I have done by somebody else, until now. I figured if I am going to be a boat owner I need to learn...
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    Bilge pump

    I had yet to see my bilge pump actually working yet. So I stuck a hose down in there and put the plug in. As soon as a I connected the battery it began to pump. Even though I turned my bilge pump switch off by the steering wheel it continued to pump. So as long as the battery is hooked up...
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    Alpha One Gen 2- Changing Prop

    Re: Alpha One Gen 2- Changing Prop Actually I think I may have found my issue. Does the plastic piece that sits inside the prop come with a new prop? I checked the bent prop and my plastic piece was still in it. I didnt slide it down in the new prop.
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    Alpha One Gen 2- Changing Prop

    Well I damaged my first prop the other day hit a stump of some sort. When I purchased the boat the previous owner had a spare he hadn't used yet. I was hesitant to try to change the prop my self to start with. Well after I started it looked extremely easy. Remove the bolt, Pull off the lock...
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    Alpha One Gen 2- Leakin trim oil

    My trim oil just began leaking within the last week. Not a ton just enough to keep an eye on it and keep replacing it. It looks like there is a slow drip from the right side of the drive from a hose. My friend recommended just watching it for this summer and keeping it full and this winter...
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    Broken cable under mercruiser

    I'm not sure what the cable is or the significance I boated the other day not sure if I broke it then or it was previously broken.
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    Mercruiser Alpha One

    Please help me with what type of motor I have. The motor below is mine. Recently bought a boat and noticed a few things need repaired. I identified the one part needed as a trim tab and I am posting the link to make sure its the correct tab. The other part is basically a rubber cap I...
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    Hauling 96' Rinker Captiva 212

    Hi, this is my first post. I recently bought my first boat and I am very excited even though its only 30 degrees here in Ohio :lol:. I am wondering if my current vehicle will tow/ dock my new boat. I have a 2002 Ford Escape XLT V6 3L automatic (max towing capacity of 3500 LBS). The boat I...
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