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  1. ShaneCarroll

    SHT At Work. Air Raid Sirens?!?!

    This is a stupid human trick that I performed by myself today. I am working in Ohio, never been here before, so still adjusting to the community and their routines. Well, as is custom with my job, I work in many people's back yards. I go to the Network Interface Device where the phone drop...
  2. ShaneCarroll

    How is Boating on Great Lake, Ohio?

    Well, my company has me on the move again. I am currently working down by Great Lake, in Coldwater, Montezuma, St Henry, and some other small towns. I love the area, still rural, reminds me of how my home used to be. Anyways, I have been driving all around Great Lake, and seen all the boats...
  3. ShaneCarroll

    Will any Alpha One Gen II Outdrive Work as a Replacement?

    As many of you now know, my outdrive is toast. I found a suitable replacement, or so I think. I will be replacing the outdrive, my engine is a 3.0L 115HP (1992). My question is, what gear ratio is this, and do I have to get the same gear ratio or will another one suffice? I am not sure what...
  4. ShaneCarroll

    Did Anyone Catch the Perfect Game Today?

    The Chicago White Sox against the Tampa Bay Rays. Unfortunately, we got the short end of the stick in that one though. . As much as I'd hate to do it, I have to congratulate Buerhle. That is quite an accomplishment, I think this is only the 18th time in history?
  5. ShaneCarroll

    A Swarm of Bees Attacks Four Boaters!!

    Ok, now, judging from the pictures, this bee hive had been on the boat prior to taking it out. I subscribe to BoatTest, and they send me a weekly newsletter, I saw this story, and had to share it. Which leads me to my question: You're in the ocean, and there are a swarm of bees attacking...
  6. ShaneCarroll

    Ohio . . . Anything To Do There?

    I have never posted in this particular forum, due to the fact that I don't get to travel much. Anyways, my company is sending me to Ohio for a while (weeks, months, a year? They didn't specify.), I will either be in Toledo or Cincinatti I guess. So, is there anything to do there? I have...
  7. ShaneCarroll

    Yet Another Boat Catches Fire and Sinks. . . Deliberate?

    Here is another story, just happened today, about another boat catching fire. A 1998 38' Fountain. Could it be deliberate? Insurance settlement? http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jul/06/man-safe-after-boat-catches-fire-sinks-bay/news-breaking/ This ain't the best news site, descriptions...
  8. ShaneCarroll

    How Was Everyone's 4th of July Weekend?

    Just wanted to know, now that the weekend is over and we're back to the salt mines, how was everyone's weekend? I hope everyone had a blast. I, for one, had a good time, but it would have been much better if the dang boat was up and running. Had a friend come in from Iraq, and took them to...
  9. ShaneCarroll

    Braggin' About Kids. .

    This joke was emailed to me, so I thought I would pass it along. . Four friends, who hadn't seen each other in 30 years, reunited at a party. After several drinks, one of the men had to use the restroom. Those who remained talked about their kids. The first guy said, 'My son is my pride...
  10. ShaneCarroll

    Any Baseball Fans On Here?

    Just curious to see if there are any baseball fans on here. If so, how's your team doing? Living in Tampa Bay, I have followed the Rays since the inaugural season. It has been a LONG, rough ride, but finally some progress. The best part of baseball season is that at least you can watch your...
  11. ShaneCarroll

    The Navy Always Taught Me To Pay Attention To Detail. Well. . .

    So, the one thing that was probably pounded into my head more than anything else in the Navy was, "pay attention to detail." Let me preface this by saying I have never forgotten the plug, always remember to lock trailer to hitch, and always have everything set where I know right where to find...
  12. ShaneCarroll

    Proper Places to Fish, and Places NOT to Fish

    One thing that really bothers me while boating is a spot where people constantly throw out their fishing lines: IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CHANNEL UNDER THE BRIDGE!! I launch up river, and we cruise out the mouth of the river, and in the process, must go under 3 bridges. The first two are very...
  13. ShaneCarroll

    Yet Another Problem: Stuck In Neutral?? Pics Added

    Ok, so I took my boat out today for an evening run. It started great and ran great, for a while.:mad: While at WOT, the boat's speed decreased, and the tachometer was still at WOT range. Basically, I lost my gears, forward and reverse. I shut the engine off, jumped in the water, and had my...
  14. ShaneCarroll

    Starting Issues: Turn Key, Nothing. . .

    Ok, so Sunday when I was heading in from the boat, I had an issue with starting it. I would turn the key, and there would not even be so much as a click. I respliced the wires at the ignition, and it worked fine. Fast forward to today, I wanted to clean up the connections, as on Sunday all...
  15. ShaneCarroll

    Great Day On The Boat Today, Until Heading In. .

    So, took the boat out today, ignoring the "scattered showers" on the marine forecast. It was beautiful, water was 82 degrees, and the storm blew right past us, not a drop of rain!! So we go to leave a couple hours later, when the big storm is headed our way. I try to turn the key, and it...
  16. ShaneCarroll

    Why Is It So Easy For Morons To Get A Driver's License?

    I have found myself asking this question for years, but lately much more than ever. I drive a company truck, with one of those "How's My Driving" stickers on the back, which means I have to be courteous to all of the idiots on the road. I have been here for two years, and thank the Lord I have...
  17. ShaneCarroll

    Oil Filter Part No. Hate to Ask

    I hate having to ask this question, but I have searched every thread regarding oil filters, and cannot find one for my particular engine. What is the oil filter part number for a 92 MerCruiser 3.0L 115HP? I don't care if it's original, automotive counterpart, or what, I just need something...
  18. ShaneCarroll

    Thanks to All Who Helped W/ My 92 3.0Alpha One Gen II

    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped me with all my issues with my engine. To break it down, in hopes of helping someone in the future: I had water leaking in the transom very bad, and everytime I turned the boat while above idle, there was a terrible grinding noise. Come to...
  19. ShaneCarroll

    Almost Finished With Re-installing Outdrive, Small Problem

    Ok, so for the past two months (unfortunately work schedule will not allow me a lot of spare time to repair boat), I have been replacing gimbal bearing, u-joints, bellows, etc. I finished installing everything, and I must say that the exhaust tube is 1000 times better than the exhaust bellows...
  20. ShaneCarroll

    Do Not Have To Attach Exhaust Bellows to Outdrive Side?

    Is this really true? A couple people have mentioned that you do not have to attach the exhaust bellows to the outdrive side? If that is the case, what might happen from that? How many people on here have their Gen II set up this way, or have seen it? I am basically at a loss, I don't want...
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