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    Any other maintence needed while the whole Drive is off?

    I removed my Outdrive (Alpha One gen 2) changed all the bellows, shift cable, water pump, shift bushing assembly. Gimbal Moves perfect. Is there anything else I need to take care of while everything is taken apart?
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    Cannot feed Shift Cable Through the Engine Bay

    Hi, Im in the middle of feeding my shift cable through the drive (Alpha one 2nd gen) and it only goes in a couple inches and stops and I cannot get my hand in there to grab it. Is there any tips or tricks to bring this cable through?
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    Merc Alpha One Big water Leak

    Just put my new boat into the water today for the first time. Launched the boat and tied it to the dock and went to park the trailer. Came back and 10 min later while I was at the dock the bilge pump started to spew water. The water was up to the oil pan. Pulled out the boat and might have found...
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    Re-Align Merc Alpha one after water pump install

    Im just trying to find a good tutorial on how to change the water pump on my Alpha 2nd gen. I hear people saying that I have to realign the drive after I change out the waterpump. Is this only needed if I pull the whole drive? or can I still change the water pump by just removing the lower part...
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    Leaking Mercury Alpha One

    Hi, I have a merc alpha one (2nd gen) drive and when the leg is tilted up I get a little pool of gear lube on the drive way. It leaks slowly. It also comes out of the 2 small holes on either side of the drive. Can you guys help??? I attached some pics...
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    Whole new impeller kit or just rubber impeller Merc Alpha One

    Hi, I have a merc alpha one gen 2 leg, Its time to change the impeller. I have seen kits out there with the rubber impeller, housings and everything, but I have also just seen the single rubber impeller for sale. Should I bother getting the whole kit or should I just get the single impeller?
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    Fatal Crash, 18' bowrider head on into houseboat in the dark

    An 18' bowrider crashed head on into a houseboat on Shuswap lake, BC Canada. At night after the Canada Day fireworks celebrations killing the driver of the houseboat. http://www.theprovince.com/news/killed+many+injured+houseboat+speedboat+collide+Shuswap+Lake/3234747/story.html
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    5.0 EFI Mercruiser too underpowered for Searay 215 express cruiser?

    Hi, Im about to buy a Searay 215 express cruiser cuddy with the 5 litre mercruiser. People have been telling me that the 5.0 is too small of engine for that size of boat. Has anyone had experience with this engine combo on a boat of this size? The 5.7 is probally more suitable. Looking to use...
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    Starting Merc 3.0 Out Of water With Closed Cooling System.

    Hi, friend just got a 98 Maxum with the merc 3.0. It has the Closed cooling for the engine only not the manifolds. He has been starting it out of water with no muffs. I told him he should not do it, He wont listen says its okay because it is closed cooled??? Isnt there still an impeller bringing...
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    Can Anybody recommend a good quality Cuddy Cabin Model between Years 1995 and 2000?

    Hi, Just sold my Wellcraft Excel Bowrider. I loved the wellcraft, looking for something similar or better qualityb but in a cuddy cabin. I would like to know specific models from different brands which may be good. I have been looking at Four Winns, Wellcraft, Searay, Crownline,Cobalt,Regal and...
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    1995 Ford 5.0 EFI Engine Quality/Reliability

    Looking into buying a boat with the 95 Ford 5.0 302 engine with EFI. I know that this was the last year ford was in the marine business. Parts are becoming scarce. Most people say that the Manifolds are hard to find. I looked around the web and they were not that hard to find. There are...
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    Need Opinion On 1995 Fourwinns Sundowner Cuddy

    Hi, Looking to buy a 1995 Fourwinns 20ft Cuddy. I dont know to much about this particular make and model. I have a 20ft Wellcraft bowrider now. The Fourwinns has the Ford 302 5.0 EFI with the OMC/VOLVO drive??? The guy says its an OMC but was 1995 the Year where OMC and Volvo were a joint...
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    Looking at an 89 Bayliner Capri needing motor work

    Hi, Im going to look at a 89 Bayliner Capri that needs engine work. It has the 2.3 ford motor with OMC drive. He is asking $1000 OBO for the whole package with trailer. Im just wondering what may be the problem when it starts in the driveway and not the lake??? If I can get it for possibly $800...
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    Dont Forget your bow safety Chain!!!

    Came across some pics of a Glastron that fell off the trailer at the local boat ramp. Enjoy!
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    Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

    I have a 1993 volvo penta 430 B engine with a SP-C outdrive. I have drained the block, manifolds and changed all fluids but Im not sure how to drain the powersteering cooler everyone is talking about. Where is it located and how do I drain it? Thanks
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    looking to buy a 1997 seadoo challenger engine problems

    Im looking at a 1997 seadoo challenger for sale with the single 110hp 787 engine , they are asking $2400 , the guy just replaced the impeller and shaft. He says it runs but it will only do about 15mph, he says it needs carb work and a valve cover gasket. It also needs a new fuse block that...
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    Tow Vehicle tire pressure

    When towing a boat do you guy keep your vehicles recomended tire pressure on all 4 tires? or can you add more air pressure to the rear wheels of your tow vehicle to support the tongue weight a little better? Or should I just keeps all 4 tires to manufacturers specs?
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    Volvo aq125 starting and stalling

    I have a 1984 volvo penta aq125 a with a 270 outdrive , yesterday I was boating out on a local lake the motor was running fine until I slowed down and put it in neutral then all of a sudden the rpms dropped significantly then stalled , I kept trying to start it up but it would turn over and only...
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    Top Speed for 16ft Bayliner Capri - Volvo AQ125 with 270 leg

    What would be the top speed for a 1984 Bayliner 16 foot with a volvo penta AQ125 engine with a 270 leg?
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    force lower unit leaking lube from the shift screw

    I have a 125hp force and there is gear lube leaking from the shift screw near the bottom of the lower unit casing . How can I stop this?
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