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  1. dvan1901

    Full closed cooling systems - advantages?

    This may be a stupid question, but are closed cooling systems "better" or easier to maintain than a traditional open cooling system? What about when it comes to winter layup time? From some of the things I've read, it sounds like you get the greatest advantage if you boat in salt water. What...
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    Nickajack area

    I live in the North Atlanta area and we are thinking of going to the Nickajack area later this Summer. Anyone in that that can let me know if this is a good boating area? If not, what is in that area that would be better? Would also need a place (cabin) to rent. Thanks!
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    Zinc anodes...

    Do the zinc anodes only prevent corrosion while the boat is in the water? Meaning, while my boat is in storage, are my zincs slowly deteriorating?
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    Power Loading article

    Good article at Boat US about power loading: boatus.com/trailerclub/powerloading.asp
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    Boating tunes

    Ok, Spring is around the corner so it's about time to start the boating season again. Aside from the obvious Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley, what are some of your favorite boating tunes while you are anchored off enjoying an ice cold beverage? My new favorite is Dave Matthews Band Live at...
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    Locking a trailer

    I've got a question about locking a trailer while attached to your vehicle. When my boat is parked, I have on of those ball locks that fits up inside the ball reciever. When my boat is attached to my truck though, I don't have a good way to lock it. My boat has surge breaks and the ball...
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    Mercruiser owners - reminder

    I recently had my boat winterized and went to check on it today and pull some things out of it. I was looking around at the other boats and noticed that they all had their drives in the up position. I thought I had remembered reading in the manual that they should be stored in the down...
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    Winterizing - Interesting

    Took my boat yesterday to be layed up for the winter; brand new so I wanted a mechanic to look it over the first go around. Anyways, I asked him what their winterizing procedure was and he went down the list and said "then we run anti freeze through the block to protect agains corrosion". I...
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    Bravo III Online Manual

    Trying to find the service manual for a 2007 Bravo III outdrive. I checked here: http://www-alt.mercurymarine.com/mnetdata/sisdata/srvcovr.pdf but the link appears to be dead for the manual.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 MPI w/Bravo III - drain system

    Looking to get some feedback from those with a Mercruiser 5.0 MPI with a Bravo III that have the 3 point engine drain system. What I'm wondering is, have you used that 3 point system to drain your engine and did it make it through the winter ok? I drained mine yesterday and all seemed fine and...
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    Fish finder transducer question

    I would like to put a fish finder on my boat, but don't want to drill through the hull or mount it on the transom. What are my options for using a transducer that can be mounted in, say the engine compartment, and shoot through the hull without having to be drilled? Anyone run this...
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    Marine radio - confused

    I have a 24' boat so I am not required by law to have a marine radio, but lately have been thinking it would be a good idea. My question is, are you required to have a license if you are a recreational boater? I am a bit confused when I came across this...
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    My new boat - just delivered

    Just took delivery on Tuesday, now I can't wait for the weekend! I started to unwrap it and remember to take a picture that's why the shrink wrap looks messed up. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1AatWLlk3YsXcg&notag=1 This is my first Mercruiser (5.0MPI; BravoIII) so I'll be, and...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 MPI

    Have a quick question; I have a Mercruiser 5.0 MPI (SN:1A068210). I have the manual and everything, but my question is related to draining. After going through the manual it looks like their are 3 types of draining systems. This is my first Mercruiser so how do I identify which type if have...
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    New boat delivery - tip, no tip?

    quick question; I am taking delivery of a boat this week. My question is, they are delivering the boat "free" meaning I didn't have to pay for delivery; should I tip the delivery driver? If so, what would you think would be appropriate?
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    Smartcraft DTS

    Any of you have the Mercruiser Smartcraft DTS System? I have a 2007 5.0 MPI (S/N:1A068210) and was out on Mercruiser's site and that system looks great. Just wondering though, where online can you buy it? I Googled and didn't come up with much...
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    Wheeler Lake - Joe Wheeler State Park

    Anyone boat on Wheeler Lake? I'm going to be staying in their lodge the first week of October and thought about pulling my boat along.
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    Best Anchor for the buck

    So I have a 24' boat that I primarily anchor in a clay bottom lake, with some rock but not everywhere. I'm looking for the right anchor for this and one of my concerns it that I often have to deal with other boat wake in some areas so I'm a bit worried about it coming dislodged. Also, given a...
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    Winterizing on muffs - anti-freeze

    Ok, So I've seen a post or two on using anti-freeze and not using for corrosion protection. My question is this, I've read where people do this with the boat on muffs and I guess I can't quite visualize it. Do they just put the anti-freeze mixture in a bucket and run the muffs from the...
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    Mercruiser manual online

    I searched and couldn't really narrow it down, but how do I locate a Mercruiser manual online? I haven't taken ownership of the engine yet, but I do have the serial number: 1A068210 Thanks!
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