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    2005 Mag 350 MPI, idle/starting issues, have replaced the IAC+

    Hi all, have a 2005 Ebbtide with 2005 Mag 350 MPI, Engine serial # 0W320266. 325 hours on engine now, this is the first issue I've ever had with it. Had issue with it idling after being run for 30+ mins, wouldn't idle, wouldn't start etc... I did replace the IAC at 320 hours of engine time...
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    Spark plugs for 2005 Mercruiser magnum 350, Alpha one, so many options ???

    Hi, I have a 2005 Mercury Mercruiser 350 magnum I/O with the Aplha one drive, engine serial # 0w320266 I'm super confused on what plugs I need to put in her. The engine cowl says AC 41-932 and it has AC 41-932's in it, I understand these are discontinued. The mercury book that came with the...
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    Pulling tubes with cleats?

    I have a 2005 24' Ebbtide Funcruiser deckboat. We like to pull 2 or 3 tubes with the kids. It has a stainless steel bar with a single tow hook on the stern. There isn't a way to mount additional tow hooks on the stern. The boat has very heavy retractable stainless steel cleats on the stern...
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    Move from 3 blade to 4 blade ?

    I have a 2005 Ebbtide 24' Funcruiser deckboat I 350 Mercury Magnum Lake use in Middle Tennessee Poor out of the hole performance Had 800 lbs of humans on board yesterday, all in rear half of the boat and could not get past plowing, would NOT plane, had to move 375 lbs of humans to the front to...
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    Remove Carpet then what?

    Ok, done a lot of reading, I think I want to remove the carpet in my 2000 Bayliner 1850DX. So when I remove the carpet, what can I put down on the gray bumpy surface that is exposed. I have seen boats that have a nice smooth white surface, some texture to provide traction when it's wet. Is...
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    Snap in Carpets, anyone make em?

    Does anyone know, is there any place out there that makes snap in carpets that I can install in my boat, a 2000 Bayliner 1850DX ? I'm looking to remove the crappy factory carpets and have a snap in carpet that I can remove, clean and keep dry to prevent floor damage. Also... the hydraulic trim...
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    Dancing Tach

    I've read and searched some threads on non working tachs. Mine is little different than that so I thought I'd throw it out anyways. 2000 Bayliner 1850DX with the 4.3 Merc Most of the time, say 80% of the time the tach reads fine and accurate. I was cruising the other day about 2500 RPM...
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    That little Zinc rudder?

    2000 Bayliner 1850 DX, Merc with the V-6 Runs great, but noticed the little zink rudder that is directly above the prop on the outdrive and it adjustable left and right is not there. There is a round flat zinc plate in there just not the one I usually see with the little rudder on it. The...
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    Need to paint today, what would you do?

    So I'm still working on my 88 Galaxy, I've tried sanding down the dark blue stripe on the side and it's just not working. I have to paint. Here is the problem I have now, I have to do it today and tomorrow. I can't get Pettie topside paint anywhere in the Nashville area until monday. Is there...
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    fill some holes

    Hi, I have a few holes I need to fill that are a result of replacing and moving some cleates. Small screw holes that had machine screws in them. Whats the best way to fill them, the surface is white gelcoat? Thanks much
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    Did I not sand far enough?

    1988 Galaxy, I followed advice from and earlier post, trying to get the shine back on this ol girl. I'm working on the dark blue stripe on the side. Bad oxidation, I wet sanded, 400 grit, then 800, 1000 and 2000. I power buffed with Meguiars deep cut rubbing compound and it does SHINE...
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    Trying to get her to shine again

    Hi, new to iboats, not new to boats. Been a while but I'm an owner again. Picked up an 88 Galaxy cuddy 199 Admiral. Nice, mechanically sound but needs some elbow grease. The slides are white and dark blue. Heavy oxidation. I tried a power buffer with wool pad and 3M fibergalss restorer...
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