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    Fiberglass piece chiped (bottom of transom)

    As I was preparing my boat to be painted I noticed a 3" long chip on the back of the hull where the bottom of the boat meets transom. <br />The chip is right on the angle of the transom bottom. The fiberglass cloth is showing through the crack.<br /> <br />I have a product called "Interlux epoxy...
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    1988 Galaxy (2 piece boat cover needed)

    Does anyone have an idea of where I could get a 2 piece galaxy cover. It is for 16.7' bowrider Galaxy 176 model. <br /><br />Thanks
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    Tachometer for 3.0 Merc, also exhaust parts

    Hello all,<br />I need to replace a Tachometer for my boat with 1988 Mercruiser 3.0 engine. Can you please advise on what tach I need to get?<br /><br />As part of my preparation for fun days :) I will replace exhaust manifold and riser. My question is what other parts should I purchase that...
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    Exhaust manifold & elbow part #

    Hello all,<br />I have a 1988 Mercruiser 3.0L engine.<br />I will have to replace exhaust manifold for the start of the season.<br />I need help finding out what are the part numbers for manifold and elbow?<br /><br />Thank you
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    VHF Radio help

    I need to get a VHF radio for my 16ft boat.<br />I was thinking about a mounted base radio as opposed to hand held one. <br /><br />Could someone suggest what to buy and where to buy?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Problem lowering outdrive (Alpha 1)

    Good evening,<br /><br />I have a problem lowering the outdrive (Alpha 1).<br />It goes up without a problem, but when I try to lower it. it moves a little and stops, and pump stops running also while I keep holding the switch for the trim (down). I use ATF fluid for tilt/trim pump and I see...
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    Help!!! Creamy oil

    Hi all,<br />I checked my oil level today and noticed that oil is creamy on the dip stick. I know it means water in the oil :mad: <br />I ran the engine for abot an hour before I found out this problem.<br /><br />This is on 1988 Mercruiser 140 with Alpha 1 outdrive.<br /><br />What should I...
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    HELP!!! Water in oil

    Hi all,<br />Today I pulled the stick out and the oil is creamy on the stick. I opend the oil cap and I see creamy oil there also. Since the last time I checked when it was fine and now I ran the boat for an hour at most.<br />This is 1988 Mercruiser 140, Alpha 1 setup that is in 16ft Galaxy.<br...
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    Shift lever problem

    Good day folks,<br />I have a problem with my throttle / shifter.<br />It is I/O 140HP Mercruiser. <br />It’s the type of shifter that you could pull out a little bit and then either move forward or reverse to accelerate while in neutral. <br />While shifter is “pushed in” and you move it to...
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    Please, disregard as there is the same topic posted already

    Hi guys,<br />I noticed that I had water coming into the boat thru drive shaft when the boat is in the water only. This problem did not occur when the engine was running on the hose. <br />I pulled the outdrive (Alpha 1) to check the condition of the rubber boot inside gimble housing (drive...
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    marine growth, antifouling paint, painting outdrive

    marine growth, antifouling paint, painting outdrive I keep my boat in the water all summer and noticed that if I don't take her out often enough I get to deal with excessive marine growth.<br /> <br />I want to paint my outdrive with antifouling paint to slow down marine growth on the...
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    Adding Urethane Foam for better flotation

    I am thinking about adding a flotation foam to my boat.<br />Does anyone have any suggestions on adding a <br />POLY-U Foam?<br />How should it be done? What should I be aware of?
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    Mercruiser outdrive is not moving up or down

    Hi all,<br />After my 88 Galaxy with 140 Mercruiser got some water in due to bad plug, I now have a problem lowering outdrive. The outrdive lowering motor is running, but the unit won't move.<br />Where should I start looking?<br /><br />I also noticed that a little bit of water is getting into...
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    Need advice on how-to paint a boat

    I have 1988 Galaxy boat. The paint on it looks like it's the original from 1988. I am thinking about repainting the whole boat. <br />What paint should I use? <br />Where do I get the paint for a boat? <br />What's the suggested way of painting it?<br />Do I need to sand down the old paint?<br...
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    3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

    Hi all,<br />I have a 1988 Galaxy boat with a 3.0 Mercruiser engine. I need to replace a water temp sender but don't know which one I need.<br />Also I noticed that the boat is sitting a little low in the water, I would say about 1 1/2" lower then it should be. There is no water in bilge or...
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    88 Galaxy

    Hi,<br />I just bought an 88’ Galaxy 16ft boat with 88 4cyl 3.0L Merc engine. I am new to boating and would appreciate any advise on this boat/engine combo. It looks like the rear of the boat is sitting a little lower then it supposed to. I looked at the water line of other boats and it seems...
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