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    Questions about renting a slip

    Talked to a local marina owner today. I can rent a slip for the rest of the season for $300. It's a nice small private marina. I'm going to take a looked possibly tomorrow night. From what I've heard about it, everyone is real nice and keeps a close eye on all the boats. Is there anything I need...
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    Is it a Thunderbolt? and starting question.

    My engine has a serial of 0C753276 MERCRUISER 4.3L ALPHA. Is this a thunderbolt ignition? I couldn't find the years they were made. Had a bizarre issue yesterday. Was out on the river for about 2 hours, just cruising around with some fast runs now and then, ran fine the entire time. Came into...
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    speed sensor, transducer install question

    Quick question, I'm not seeing any information on how close I can install the Humminbird speed sensor wheel to the transom transducer. I was planning on the right side of the hull on each side of the little plastic pitot tube. Any suggestions? Any pics on your setups? Ron
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    Maiden voyage on the Cheetah

    Finally was able to dip my 91 Cheetah tonight. My wife and my 5 year old daughter went with me. Had to have my wife back the trailer up about a foot and tap the brakes to slide the boat off the bunks. Went for a nice cruise up and down the river. It's nice having my own boat finally. Daughter...
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    Trim goes down but not up.

    1991 Cheetah. Mercruiser 4.3 I/O Serial OC753276. I'm trying to figure out why the solenoid is not kicking in to raise the motor. The down works fine, nice click from the down solenoid. I swapped the blue and green wires and then I can raise it. No click at all from the up solenoid. Have power...
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    Here's my "new to me" baby

    Went for a ride tonight. Boat runs excellent. Gotta start waxing and cleaning tomorrow. The only issue we had was a solenoid for the up on the outdrive decided not to work. I helped him flip the wire to the other one and raise the motor. I'll go order the part tomorrow then do all the...
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    New Here and starting looking at boats

    I've just started looking at some boats to take the family out on the river and lakes. My neighbor and I went and looked at one of his co-workers boats tonight. It was a 1985 Sea Ray Seville Cuddy Cab. 19' with a 140 Mercruiser I/O. Needs a good polishing on the out side but interior is descent...
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