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    Trim only works when engine is running

    Hey all, been a while since I have posted here so I hope I include all of the information you need for an accurate response. I am helping my brother fix a couple of issues with his "new to him" boat and I came across something I've never seen. The trim buttons only work when the engine is...
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    Acid Washing

    I had the chance to acid wash my "new to me" boat last weekend. Anyone in doubt, believe me it works. I snagged the idea from Don S. and used a commercial grade toilet bowl cleaner (San-teen I believe) from a $6.00 Wal-Mart sprayer. Before... After one coat of cleaner + garden hose to wash...
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    Trim Gauge

    Took my boat out for the second time of the season yesterday and noticed my trim gauge isn't working. I am "assuming" I have rotten wires because the bow up doesn't work either, but the trailer button does. Now here is my question for the pros. When I tapped on the trim gauge (which reads...
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    Prop question

    I launched my new to me boat today and noticed the prop is really dinged up so I'll be replacing it sometime this week. The boat is a 1988 19' Sea Ray with a 4.3L merc and "Sea Ray" outdrive, which I am assuming is basically an Alpha I with a Sea Ray label? The current prop is a 19 pitch, 14.5...
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    Twist valve?

    Started my 1988 4.3L Mercruiser today only to find out it was idling VERY rough and shaking violently. Had it winterized by a pro last fall so I assumed all would be turn key, wrong! I started looking around the engine and found that a plug wire was just sitting on the cap, not properly seated...
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    Hanging wire?

    I was poking around on my recently acquired 1988 Sea Ray Seville with the 4.3L Merc and noticed this wire loose. Does anyone have any idea what it goes to? I see now that I should have removed the engine cover for a better pic. Thanks!
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    Boat launch for NOAA

    This is the craziest boat launch I think I've ever seen...Can anyone top it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p15Wg68ymec
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    Cobalt Anniversary Edition

    Can anyone tell me an what year Cobalt has an anniversary edition? I want to go look at one because the owner states its an anniversary edition with the teak interior and 5.7L but don't want to make the drive until I at least know the year. Oh, and the owner has no idea what the difference is...
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    Looking for a bowrider

    Hi all, I am very new to this forum (just signed up) and did so because I am currently restoring a '65 Thompson Thomboy and am looking for a bowrider to enjoy. Does anyone know what engines, brands, etc. that I should stay away from? I am not going over my 5k limit and am not concerned about...
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