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    bolster repair

    In this 93 crownline open bow, the left side bolster has deteriorated under the vinly near the outer edge, below the windshield. this bolster is very form fitted to the inside of the bow, even wrapping around the area along the dash in the walkthru. it seems very tightly connected to the...
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    Sad story from NY

    Here is a link to a story with some pictures of an accident that happened over the weekend in the Adirondacks in NYS. Imagine the horror of an accident like this, then the driver leaving the scene to swim to shore and denying driving. Sad, very sad:'( http://www.newzjunky.com/record/0724boat.htm
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    mercruiser Gen II drive problem

    The boat is a 1993 Crownline with 4.3L LX, I beleive it's a Gen 2 outdrive., the boat has 209 hrs Have put less than 2 hours on the motor this weekend, but yesterday we launched for an evening fireworks cruise, and noticed a squeel, (at first just thought it was the normal belt squeel I get...
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    Smart Tab Install-results

    Ok, finally got the boat in the water last nite<br />with the Smart Tabs on. In conversation with John, he figured on the 60 lb tabs, but when I ordered another person recommended the 80's.. so, I started with the bottom setting about 1/4 away from the least most pressure setting, and I think I...
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    another prop application question

    Sorry to do this , it's been asked a million times here, but I just can't seem to really get the answer for my setup. Here's what we have:<br />1993 Crownline 182 bowrider, with 4.3LX (4bbl) mercruiser, with aluminum 21 pitch prop. <br />Now, with carb cleaned and working better, after a day of...
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    weber carb part help needed, 4.3LX

    Ok Mercruiser Experts! In cleaning my carb last nite, (the Weber/Carter/Edelbrock 4bbl), during assembly my son broke the short, special screw that holds the accelerator pump rocker/pushrod to the top of the carb. It does'nt show on any of the parts diagrams with a part number, and my first...
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    wakeboarding with smart tabs

    Ok, I've been reading tons of posts about the smart tabs. Everybody raves about them. Before I buy them, here is my situation and concerns.<br />The boat is new to me, it's a 93 Crownline 182, with a 4.3LX, I believe 190HP. This is the deepest hull I have ever owned, and it's heavy. I love the...
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    alarm doesn't sound on startup

    I am in the process of purchasing a 1993 crownline 182 with 4.3 Mercruiser. The boat has 180 hrs, and seems in excellant condition. The question I have concerns alarms when starting. I have had outboards for the past 6 years, and always was used to a test alarm or horn going off as I turned...
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    Sunbird boat steering wheel

    I am the proud owner of a 1997 Sunbird Spirit 170 and have a question about the steering wheel. This boat has a 90 HP Johnson Outboard. Under the steering wheel housing, there is a round knob. This knob will turn and tighten, or turn the other direction and become loose,, but I can't see what...
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    lower unit question

    I am looking at buying an older boat, a 1987 Dynasty with a mercruiser outdrive. If i put the shifter in forward, and spin the prop, it will turn freely by hand in one direction, and lock in the other direction, which i think is normal. If i shift into reverse, the prop will spin in one...
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    Decisions, Decisions..., rebuild, or replace????

    Ok,<br />I had one shop tell me that a total rebuild of my Merc 135 could cost as much as $3 or $4000 dollars. OUCH!!!! I see boats listed in classified ads like my Sea Ray for $5,000 complete.(it's an older Seville bowrider).<br />Does anybody have an idea of what I should expect to pay for...
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    PHOTOS OF: siezing 135, mercury v-6, still turns over

    problems today with my SeaRay, son had it out and stalled, would'nt restart. thought it was a battery or charging problem, charged battery and a couple hours later it started up. I ran it for about 2 or 3 mins, stayed close to home, and sure enough it quit again. i coasted back to the dock...
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    2 blade prop, now with pics! can anybody ID this?

    My neighbor cleaned out the shed to his newly acquired camp and came across a 2 bladed aluminum prop, that looks like it fits a mercury lower unit. I think it was something like a 19 pitch. Is there anybody that might be able to use this? Where are 2 blade props used? <br /><br /> :cool:
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    just another prop question......

    From all of the reading I can find online about props., and the proper ones, and pitch, diameter, etc.... here is a question that came to me. I run this 18ft SeaRay with the 135 v-6. The standard prop that came on the boat was the 19pitch, 14 3/4 inch stainless prop. I also have used a 17...
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    what is maximum trim?

    How far is too far when trimming the motor up, at WOT? I know there is a point where the performance doesn't improve, but is it bad to tilt the motor that far? Water temp stays down, as long as i am running full speed. (new impellar going in today to hopefully cool better at medium throttle)<br...
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    top speed for 135 v-6 merc

    Does anybody else have a similer boat to mine, and if so what do they do for top speed? We usually don't load the boat with a lot of gear, just the necessities and passengers. I can break 50 with myself and less than half a tank of fuel. I would be interested in hearing what other SeaRay...
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    top speed for 135 v-6 merc

    Does anybody else have a similer boat to mine, and if so what do they do for top speed? We usually don't load the boat with a lot of gear, just the necessities and passengers. I can break 50 with myself and less than half a tank of fuel. I would be interested in hearing what other SeaRay...
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    mercury 135 v-6 ,spark advance vs. power

    1988 Mercury v-6 135hp outboard on a SeaRay Seville. I had the boat in the shop last year for fuel pump problems, and I was told that the Spark Advance had been set ahead, so the shop set it back to factory spec. When i got the boat home, it ran ok, but had no power when compared to before...
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