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    Blister!

    I found a blister in the gelcoat above the waterline. it is about the size of a dime. what is the best cure?
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    adding hr meter

    i have a 5.7lx 350 merc. i want to add an hr meter in the engine compartment. do i just tap into the purple ignition wire or what? please advise.
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    adding 2nd battery/switch

    I just bought a 1996 SeaRay 215express with merc 5.7LX 250hp.<br /><br />I want to add a second battery and switch. There is no switch now. I understand the wiring but am wondering if I need the switch with or without the AFD (alternator field disconnect) could somebody explain to me what this...
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    Whaddya Think?

    my wife and I got rid of our 19' bowrider and are looking for a boat. we figure on a 21 to 25' cuddy. there are a few models i have my eye on we will use the boat for overnighing at the club, skiing, tubing, fishing, entertaining. we definately want a self bailing fiberglass cockpit.<br...
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    1990 Merc. 9.9...anyone there?

    Posted last week, with no replies. At the risk of irritating you guys I'm re-posting my problem.<br /><br />1990 Merc. 9.9: I found out there is a shaft extension kit to make a 15" = 20" at a local boat show. The dealer said parts and 2 hr labor = about $300. Sound right? My father and I...
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    1990 Merc. 9.9 shaft extension...pretty please

    Is there a shaft extension kit to make my 15" a 20". If so, how difficult is it to install? mfglmg@msn.com
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    OMC v. Merc v. Volvo

    I just sold my 19' outboard powered runabout :) <br />Now I am looking for a trailerable 21-25'cuddy for overnighting at the Club or weekending away. Maybe a Sundowner, SeaRay CC/OV (maybe a DA or WE), Eclipse. Any Input Accepted...<br /><br />Question: Should I try to find a boat with a...
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    VRO problem on '89 90hp Rude

    I have an '89 90 hp Evinrude ELPTO with VRO. It has been running well, but sometimes when I slow to an idle or idle out of port it emits a no oil flow alarm. (1/2 sec every sec.) This doesn't happen very often but worries me. If I hit the primer bulb on the oil hose it stops and may not do it...
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