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    Alpha One Transom removal

    Curious to see if anybody has attempted to remove a transom assembly without pulling the motor. I have a leak that I need to fix before I launch in the spring that I THINK.... might be the exhaust pipe. In order for me to fix it I need access to the bolts that attach the pipe to the transom...
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    Had An Offer

    Bad pic of the Carver but you can get the idea why I jumped at the purchase...it even has new canvas that's not in the photo
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    Confirming leak in transom Alpha one

    I bought a new to me boat 1987 Carver Montego 2557 double cabin. The boat runs well but I purchased it out of the water. When I put it in, it was leaking from the transom on the starbord side. Not a lot, but enough for me to pull it after a week of worrying about it sinking if the bilge failed...
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    Twin screw alpha one both turn the same direction?

    I just bought a 1987 Carver Montego 27ft I am looking at my boat I notice both props are the same. Meaning, they both appear to be right hand props. I always assumed that twin screw boats have counter rotation props. Am I seeing this properly? The guy I bought the boat from says they both turn...
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    Leak/unknown origin Alpha one first gen.

    Bought a new to me boat a few weeks back for a real good price. I needed to move it quickly so instead of sending it to my house and inspecting it before launching I took the chance and put it in the water. Previous owner assured me it's was good to go. Well, long story short...I am now taking...
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    State fees for towing an oversize boat (10ft beam)

    I have been finding out that each state requires a oversize load fee to move a boat with a 10ft beam or larger. How much are these fees...on average? I know they must vary state to state but,for example,does anybody know what New York charges? I have heard 2 claim it's around $300 a pop..is...
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    Does ANYBODY know a decent boat mover in Westchester/Rockland

    I just bought a 27ft Carver Montego twin screw...got a fantastic deal on it and the guy I bought it from was a real good guy and let me keep it at his home till I found a mover. Had a guy lined up and his truck broke down...twice in 2 days trying to move it. Once in the guy's driveway! This...
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    Largest diameter prop for alpha one (first gen)

    Does anybody offhand know the maximum diameter prop I can put on my drive without it hitting? I have a 14.25" diameter now and want to jump to 15" before I buy I want to be sure it will accommodate a 15" prop. I have been trying out a few props to get the correct setup and wanted to install a...
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    Long Island Sound...whats up with the Sea Robins?

    THAT is a Sea Robin
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    Long Island Sound...whats up with the Sea Robins?

    Is it me or are there an over abundance of these creatures around? The past 4 times out I have caught nothing but Sea Robins...4 or 5 each outing..big one's at that...on bunker chunk none the less anyone else seeing this?
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    Alpha one 3 blade to 4 blade prop change

    I hit a sandbar on Friday and damaged my 14" 19 pitch prop. I went to the local marina and they didn't have the same prop in stock. The guy behind the counter suggested that If I wanted to change to a 14.25" with a 21 pitch he had one available. I decided to go for it because I didn't want to...
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    Alpha One trim limit switch adjustment

    Just about to wrap up all of my mechanics (other than my lower shift cable issue) and was wondering if anybody had a procedure to adjust these "hockey puck" looking devices that are mounted on the sides of the bell housing.. I removed them when I took the bell housing off planning on just...
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    Alpha one shift assist

    Hello there, My 1988 alpha one shift plate does not have a shift assist on it and I was wondering if I should install one. My past experience with a lot of these mercuisers is that the shifting is quite temperamental and I wanted to see if anyone had some feedback on systems with the assist...
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    Alpha one sticky shifting and shift assistance plunger

    Hey guys Having some issues adjusting out my new shift cable. I am planning on pulling the drive off again and inspecting the shift mechanism due to it being kinda sticky and killing the motor when I try to shift from forward to neutral. The action on the new cable feels like it's binging. I...
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    trim pump

    Has anyone had their trim pump squeal like a farm animal but still work properly? Not continuously just on and off... more on than off Before I start digging into old posts and reading manuals I figured I would post and see if I am missing something obvious
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    Installing Alpha one drive issue

    Greetings everyone, Looking for some advice here on my 1988 5.7 Alpha one and drive. I changed my gimbal bearing as well as my bellows,shift cable,water pump ect and for the life of me when I attempt to install the drive I cannot get it on past the last inch. I know everybody will think...
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    Alpha one impeller housing (Sierra)

    Hello there, I am replacing my water pump in my Alpha one drive and was wondering if anybody has used a Sierra aftermarket pump and notced the same thing I am seeing. I noticed that the slinger washer appears to fit inside (not on top) the upper housing. I could be wrong in thinking this but...
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