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    newbie brake question

    Being a newbie in boating I have no idea how the brakes work on the trailer. I don't know what kind of trailer it is. It is a dual axle trailer with a master cylinder mounted on the tongue. How does the braking system work and how can I find out if it works? Also what kind of grease should I...
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    First tangle with rocks

    I officially had my first tangle with some rocks. I don't know if you can tell by the picture. How bad is it? Can I finish the last couple weeks of boating season? "][/URL]"][/URL]
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    1982 Wellcraft 196 Sunhatch

    This is my new to me project boat.
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    Handicapped

    This may be an unusual question. My mother had a stroke a couple years ago. She is 86. She has trouble walking because of pain in her legs. I really want to take her out on the boat. How can we get her on and off the boat? I figure from the dock is the easiest but probably the most...
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    Trim sensors

    The only thing that I have to take care on my boat project is the wires on the trim sensors are rotted on the inside of boat. I am going to replace the sensors. I can't seem to find them listed on Iboats. How important are they to the operation of the boat? Is it unsafe to run without them...
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    Pre-alpha shifting problems

    Took my boat out last night for my virgin run and didn't go anywhere. The prop was barely turning. It worked fine in yard hooked to muffs. Brought it back home and rechecked the cable adjustments. The only thing I could fine was in shifter yolk and foot between the upper and lower drives...
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    Lower Susquehanna

    I am hoping to take my virgin run in my new to me boat Wednesday or Thursday evening. Anyone going to be at Lake Clarke in case I have a problem?:( I notice that there are a lot of boaters that use the lower Susquehanna, Lake Clarke, Coniwingo, and thought maybe have a thread would be nice.
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    Mercruiser outdrive specs.

    Anyone know the torque spec. for the nut on the input shaft at the gear? I believe it is a generation 1 mercruiser outdrive from a 228. Also, where the shift rod goes through the casing, is it suppose to be real sloppy?
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    Refinishing steering wheel

    My steering wheel is steel with wooden trim and I would like to clean it up. I am guessing the wood is teak. Should I treat it just like regular teak? I don't want a slippery steering wheel.
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    Mercruiser 228

    I am working on a Mercruiser 228 with a serial number of 6021325. Someone has removed the thermostat and the kit that was given to me by the last owner is a Sierra 18-3668. I have been looking for a picture or description on how it goes back together. The kit consists of thermostat, gasket...
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    Spark plug confusion

    I am in the beginning stages of checking out an engine for a boat that I am getting for my favorite price.:) It is a Mercruiser 228 with a serial number of 6021325. According to what I have able to find out was manufactured between 1979-1982. Looking at a Champion cross reference it should use...
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