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  1. TBarCYa

    Stupid bimini question

    Does a bimini have to be taken down when under way? I have a 1975 21' Regal Cuddy and I'm thinking of getting a 2 bow bimini. The problem is that because of the windshield, the only way I could fold the top down would be towards the back which would interfere with passengers. Is it typically...
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    Waterproof case for laptop

    I have a handheld GPS and the serial cable to connect to the laptop as well as moving map software and the charts for the area where I boat and I'm interested in a waterproof and possibly shockproof case for the laptop. The goal is to use an external LCD display and wireless trackball (both...
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    Woven roving for reduced skid floor?

    My 21' Regal has a panel that runs down the center of the floor and covers the fuel tank and a small storage compartment. The previous owner made a cover from plywood and painted it (no glass or resin) and it has held up for the year that I have had the boat but it's getting to be time to...
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    Seat pedestals

    I am looking to install two pedestals in my 21' Regal and I want to be able to remove the seats to make more room on the deck. I've seen several different designs for removeable pedestals and am curious which ones are safe for someone to sit in while underway. The first type I've seen has a...
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    Using power trim without override button?

    My 1975 Regal with Ford 302 and 888 drive exhibits interesting behavior in the tilt/trim department. There are no trim sensors on the sides of the gimbal ring like on most drives and when I try to trim the drive out (up) I have to push the middle button on the console. The labels have faded on...
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    Polyester resin curing

    I've read that gelcoat will not cure in the presence of air but what about polyester resin? Since gelcoat is polyester based I would think that they would behave the same but I really don't know. If I've already applied polyester resin but didn't cover it to prevent contact with the air, is...
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    What to look for in a used 888 drive

    I'm going this weekend to look at a used Mercruiser 888 drive that is still attached to the boat. I'm not sure if the engine runs so I don't know if I can see it work and if not I plan to pull the drive before making a purchase. Other than checking the fluid (to make sure there's no water in...
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    How difficult to rebuild pre-alpha drive?

    I've got a Mercruiser 888 that tore up the upper gears and is in need of a rebuild. My question is, how hard is it to do? I've rebuilt truck axles (including gear setup) automatic transmissions, transfer cases and have even rebuilt engines so I've got some skills but is there something outside...
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    Compartment above engine - 1975 21' Cuddy

    More questions about my 1975 21' Cuddy... There is a compartment above the engine that has two wooden hatches and a drain that exits thru the transome. This compartment appears to have been insulated although the insulation is about 80% missing. The compartment runs about 50% of the width of...
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    Questions about head - 1975 Regal 21'

    I have a 1975 Regal 21' Cuddy and I can't figure out how the head works. There's a handle but when I pump the handle noting appears to happen. This forum is kinda slow so I'll give it a couple days and post pics if they're needed.
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    888 parts interchangeability

    I searched and found an old thread with a similar theme but this particular question wasn't clearly answered... I have a Mercruiser 888 drive that stripped the gears in the upper gear housing. In an effort to get the boat back on the water quick and cheap, I am looking for an upper gear...
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    destroyed gears in upper gear housing.... Why??

    Last Monday I was out in the bay running around 30mph in my 1978 21' Regal with a Mercruiser 888 when suddenly there was a horrible noise from the drive and the engine stalled. The starter would not turn the engine but the drive turns left and right and trims up and down. When I got the boat...
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    Merc 888 missing water intake screen

    When I pulled my 21' Regal from the water after last weekend I noticed that the lower unit seems to be missing the cover/screen over the cooling water intake. I had an overheating problem which I'm thinking is somehow related to the missing screen so I'm going to replace the lower unit water...
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    New boat, unknown transducer...

    I recently acquired a 1975 21' Regal cuddy and it has a thru-hull transducer installed but no depthfinder. I have a Raytheon Apelco depth finder from an older vessel that I would like to use and I'm wondering if it's possible to wire the installed transducer to this unit?? The transducer has a...
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    1985 90hp... The saga continues

    The first time I decarbed my engine it ran pretty good for quite some time but towards the end of the day started acting up again. I switched from 50:1 premix to 40:1 and decarbed again and today the engine ran great for about 2 hours before starting to run poorly again but still only above 3/4...
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    I might want VRO on my 1985 90hp Rude

    My 1985 90hp Evinrude has a very new VRO pump but the VRO system was bypassed by the previous owner. I'm thinking of reconnecting the VRO and I've read all of the FAQs but still have questions. <br /><br />First, does the oil tank contain an electric pump or is it like the fuel system where...
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    1985 90hp decarb questions...

    Today I decarbed my engine for the second time. After the first time, it ran much better but sounded like it had a miss. Today, I ran it for a couple hours and had a miss late in the day so I decided to decarb it again. My question is when I was spraying the Seafoam into the carb throats, the...
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    SLOW mode... What is it??

    While reading other people's posts, I've seen SLOW mode mentioned several times usually in conjunction with a heat warning buzzer. My question is, what is SLOW mode and how can I tell if my engine is running in it??
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    Manuals in .pdf format

    Sorry for posting so much today but... Here's another.<br /><br />Does anyone know of a source for repair manuals in .pdf format??
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    Diagnosing broken crank seal ring

    Does anyone know of a way to test for a broken crankshaft seal ring?? The problem I'm haveing is with the #1 cylinder only (#2 is fine) so I'm thinking that the seal ring should be good, but I want to rule it out as a possible cause of my problems.<br /><br />Thanks.
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