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    Comparison Shopping....

    I have a 1994 Starcraft 2010ss 5.7L 235hp 20' bowrider that weighs 3500lbs. My current prop is 14.25 X 19 RH. I am looking at leaving the alum prop for a SS prop. I have been looking at the Rapture, Laser 2 and Turbo props. Has anyone had any experience with these props on a similiar boat? And...
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    WOT testing

    When testing props for upgrade...Should the boat be ran at WOT with just the driver or should it be able to run WOT at any time...load vs. no load?
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    Coil info

    I am getting ready to change out the factory starter coil with a new one on my 5.7 thunderbolt 4 alpha one gen 2. I was curious if I would be able to cross reference the part number to a high output coil, like from Accel or MSD. Has anyone ever done this and is there any difference versus OEM?
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    Sirius Radio

    Does anyone have Sirius radio in the boat...and how well is the reception on a lake or river?
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    Dale Hollow Bound

    Hey fellow boaters and friends...during the last weekend in July (28th thru 30th) we'll be down at Dale Hollow for an all out party fest. If your down in the area...look for 'NOT ON CALL'...
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    Tune-up Help

    What can I do to increase top end speed of my MCM350 Mercruiser..5.7L w/ Alpha one drive on a 1994 Starcraft 2010ss (20 footer). I currently am running around WOT with a four blade 14x18 pitch prop. I get around 48 to 50 mph with a full 50 gallon tank. I have given the engine a full tune up, but...
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    Engine ran out of water

    Today I was trailering the boat and left the engine idle for maybe 10 to 15 seconds. Did I damage anything or will it be okay?
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    Hard starting

    Please help!!! I have a 5.7 merc w/alpha 1 drive and I am having a difficult time getting started. I had trouble at the ramp a few weeks ago and that was attributed to my abilities of starting the boat properly. After getting more information from this site, I can now start the engine properly...
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    Picture added to profile

    I have noticed that many of you have a personal picture added to your profile. Can someone help me with adding a picture to my profile? Thanks
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    Lake Cumberland Info........

    Can someone please help....I pulled a map of Cumberland Lake and there are sooooo many area to stay. I am looking for the most popular area where my wife and two boys of 11 and 12 years of age will have fun. I would also need information on any area hotel that are 'safe' and allow trailered...
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    Trim Switch

    I am having problem with my trim switch. I was able to lower and raise my Alpha 1 with the engine off, but now I can only lower the unit and raise it by using the trailer switch. For some reason it will not raise when pushing the up trim on the switch. This has just occured yesterday. The unit...
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    QuickSilver 3000 Controller Info

    I purchased a 1994 Starcraft with a QuickSilver 3000 Controller. I was quickly ran through the controls but must have missed one of the many gadgets on this thing. I understand how to use the tilt,throttle and anchor rise, but there is this extra button on the handle that I am not sure of. I put...
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    Type of boater

    Vote to see how many different types of boaters are registered with iboats (fishing,sport,collector...etc.)
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    Depth Finder Installation

    Hello once again, I am having a difficult time understanding the instructions on installing the transducer to the hull. I am installing a Bottom Line Tournament 1101 and the manual states that there are two ways to install the transducer. The first way I understand, screwing the transducer to...
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    Spark Plug comparison

    I know this might be a stupid question..but I am a novice boater. I would like to tune up my 5.7 mercruiser by changing plugs, rotor cap and wires. Now here it goes...is there any difference in using car tune up parts verse marine tune up parts? I know this may sound like a stupid question, but...
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    Proper Prop on used boat

    Hello, I just purchased a 20'1994 Starcraft 2010ss with a 5.7 mercruiser/Alpha 1 stern. I have only test driven the boat for function and was able to get the boat to 55mph with 3 people on board. The current prop is aluminum and one of the fins has a ding on it. The current prop is 14x19. I was...
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    Novice Boater

    I want to say hello to everyone and would like to comend you on a great website. I am sure I will be spending a great amount of time here. I just purchased my first boat (1994 Starcraft 2010ss) and can't wait to get it out in the water. Thanks again for having me and operating such an...
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