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    First Spring for my boat

    This is the first spring for my boat. Is there anything I need to do before boating and fishing? It's getting warmer and getting the bug to get out. Anything I need to do before I start the motor? Thanks Don
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    Valves and Timing?

    I have a new 2010 30 hp. Is it really necessary to adjust the valve and timing every 100 hours? Seem like over kill. You don't on a car engine. Thanks Don
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    How to?

    I have a new 30 hp. I got the lower unit and oil change just fine. I went to unscrew the gas filter to check for dirt. How do you get it unscrewed without breaking it? It's the little plastic one on the side. Thanks Don
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    A couple of questions

    I have my boat all winterized, should I leave the transom straps loose? The boat is in a garage so it out of the wind and snow. and As I was cleaning the trailer and waxing it I notice a sticker for the tires. It said tire pressure should be 80 lbs. But when I checked it only came with 50 lbs...
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    Portable tank and Stabilizer

    I have a new portable tank. If I run regular gas I have no problem with the gas gauge. As soon as I put a stabilizer in the gauge is way off. Do I really need a stabilizer in gas with out alcohol? I been to six shops and no one seems to know what the problem is. I'm on my fourth gas gauge float.
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    Question on 30hp 4 stroke?

    Question, I was changing the oil in it, and right by the dip stick there is a tube with a air valve on it and a cap. What is this used for? Thanks Don
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    Gas tank floats?

    Can't get a answer down in Mercury motors. I have a new 30hp 4 stroke. It has a small 6.6gal tank, I'm on my fourth sending unit. It seems after about a month the little foam gets gas in it and dose not work right. Don't know it the gas or the Sta-bil I add. Any ideas? Was thinking of getting a...
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    Mercury gas tanks

    I have a new 30 HP 4 stroke. it came with a 6.6 gas tank. I'm on my fourth sending unit. Is there anything you can do to the little foam float it keeps getting gas in it then the gauge dose not read right? Thanks Don
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    People are just dumb!!

    Went boating Friday, was out about 3 hours. Started to cloud up so we decided to quit. Started to head to the ramp and noticed a jet ski screwing around by the ramp. Pulled up to the ramp see two people standing on the dock with their crap all over. (they were waiting to ride the jet ski)...
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    Pulling a tube??

    I have a 15 foot aluminum boat with a 30hp 4 stroke Merc. Would I be able to pull a kid on a tube with this? The boat will run 25 mph with me and the wife. Thanks Don
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    Sta-Bil or CRC?

    The marina I purchased my boat from recommended CRC for the fuel. I heard of problems with Sta-Bil? Thank You for your input Don
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    Screwed up big!!

    Wife and I went boating today. Got to the lake, backed the boat into the water. Went to park the track, came back and the boat was going under! FORGOT the drain plug. Ran back got the track,(two guy's there getting their boat out) help. Got it on to the trailer and up on land water came pouring...
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    Help!

    I have a new 14.75 Lund fishing boat. I have 30 hp Merc on it that's Max. If the wife and I are in the boat it runs great. If I put a trolling motor battery in the back it will not come up on plane. I think the dealer said he put a 11 pitch prop on it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Don
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    Wheel Bearing Grease?

    I have a new Shore lander trailer. I checked the bearing buddies and they need some grease. Anything out there compatible with shore lander grease? The owners manual said there grease is pretty much compatible with most. Most of the tubes I looked at said don't mix grease.
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    Running with out water?

    I have a new 30 hp 4 stroke, took it to the lake to try out the death /fish finder. Got it put into the water and started it before the motor was down. I immediately put it down. I didn't screw anything up did I ? It ran without water about 5 seconds.
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    Second time out

    Had our new boat out for the second time. It was nice and calm and a little warmer. Have four hours on the motor. Opened it up a couple of times and it got up to 25 mph. Fast enough for me.
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    Gas Tank

    The guys with smaller Lunds how do you keep the gas tank in place? Mine is all over the boat when I drive down the road. There was about a1/4" on the side I wedged a piece of carpet in there. Don
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    Fish/Depth finder

    Got my new boat, now I need a good fish/depth finder. Would like to stay under $400.00. All we have are small lakes around here. When I mount the transducer I mount it on the little plastic 3 x 8 piece on the back of the boat? Thanks for the help Don
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    Portable fuel tank mounting?

    How do you keep a portable fuel tank in place? I drive down the road and it everywhere but were it suppost to be. It's sets on a vinyl floor. Would putting a thin piece of rubber under it help? Don
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    Boating check list?

    Is there any kind of boating check list you can use before you go out? Like check oil, transom plug, exc. The lakes around here are small, about the biggest thing I'll boat on is the Missouri River. This is all new to me and would like to do it right. The boat is small, Thank you for the help Don
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