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    Suzuki DT6 question

    Bought a Gheenoe last year with a Suzuki DT6 on it. I think it's an '85 cause that's what the boats registered as, but there's no letters in my serial number. I would like to change the impellar and gear lube but having a tough time finding info or manual for it. What gear lube is recommended...
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    Manifold to head question

    I have a 2011 4.3l dry joint merc I'm replacing manifolds and risers on. As I was cleaning the head surface I found what looked like a small area of raised corrosion on the outside of the head. I filed it down and can lay a straight edge flush across it but my question is does the head surface...
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    Noise heard on muffs

    The past few times I've flushed my 2011 4.3L MC I've heard a faint whistling coming from around the prop. Also, I flush with the drive all the way down water poors from around the housing(which I know is normal) but there is just a trickle of water leaving the prop. I remember my outboard...
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    Brakes Engaging in reverse

    I have a 2011 shorelander trailor single axle with hydraulic surge brakes. When trailering the boat with the 5 pin harness in I am able to maneuver in reverse with no problems. When I unplug to load and place the piston key in on the tongue I can really feel resistance in reverse and when the...
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    No 2011 mercruiser manual?

    I have a 2011 mercruiser 4.3L Alpha1 and am looking for a Seloc (or similiar) manual. I have the factory service manual but it's limited to basic fluid checks and such. The latest model year I've seen is 2008.
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    Merc Corrosion Gaurd

    Just reading my service manual on this rainy day for my 4.3l mercruiser and at 50 hrs it says" apply Corrosion Guard to the power package." Where exactly do I apply this to and are there any areas to avoid?
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    Small vinyl tears

    I have two small tears, (about a 1/4") in some of my vinyl. I was wondering what to do or use to keep them from getting any larger.
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    Any Crystal River, Fl boaters?

    I'm planning a trip to Crystal River at the end of August and plan on boating around Kings Bay. I have an I/O and was told it may be to shallow. I've got a plotter/sonar so I'm not real concerned just wondering if anyone knows the average depth around there.
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    Any demo props in Tampa area

    Does anyone know of any Merc shops in the Tampa/St.petersburg, Fl area that has a demo program?
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    Gel coat repair needed in Tampa,Fl

    Any body know any good gel coat repair shops in the St. Petersburg or Pinellas county area. Just punched a screw through and need a nice fix.
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    How long can I leave an outdrive in saltwater

    Just bought a '11 Sea Ray with a 4.3 I/O. I live in Florida on a salt water canal and was wondering how long I could leave the boat in the water for multiple uses. Is a weekend to long? Or even overnight gonna cause any serious corrosion that quickly?
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    How to buy a non-local boat

    I have been looking for several months at different model boats and really have not found anything in my area that I like. I have found several boats though all over the state and one in particular about 4 hours away. I would like to take a look at it but it is a brokerage boat and would want...
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    Lookin for 2 cents on a new purchase

    Sold my first boat a few months ago and have been looking for a late model one since. I've had my eye on a 2009 Key West 186 DC with a Yamaha 115 which really suits my tastes. I've been able to find good discussions about this model and am going to take a look at it soon, just wondering what...
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    Bottom paint rookie

    Just sold my first boat and I've got one eye on another already. It's an '09 Key West 186 DC with bottom paint. I'm only used to seeing bottom paint, in Florida, on larger vessels. What exactly is the purpose of bottom paint and what are some of the advantages? I've read that depending on type...
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    Gasket?

    On a 1989 125hp Force O/B,when re-sealing the powerhead to the mid-section is there a gasket that belongs between them? I've looked at the crowley diagrams and it looks like they only show an exhaust gasket for the match plate to powerhead.
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    Water pump

    I'm changing my impellar and the manual im using has conflicting pictures. How many plate gaskets are there? One pic shows one below the plate and the other shows gasketes above and below?
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    Florida Mechanic?

    Anybody know of a honest force mechanic in the St Petersburg Florida area that's willing to work on one? Want a second opinion on a scrap or save 1989 Force 125 but can't find anyone that's even willing to look at it for me.
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    Compatible or not?

    I recently swapped midsections from a 1990 90hp to my 1989 125 force outboard, I do not know part numbers. Now I have exhaust coming through the shift linkage( i think) into the midsection and into the upper cowling. Are the 125 lower unit and 90 midsection compatible? One diagram shows an...
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    Help with parts

    I love the schematics that are frequently posted with all the replys but alot of the parts, mostly seals in my case, are obsolete. Anybody know where we can find parts/seals these days?
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    Up in smoke...

    89 125 force o/b with a bad exhaust leak that I can't locate. Just swapped mid sections, now when sitting in the water exhaust just pours from forward section under or around powerhead I think (sealed well with high temp rtv). The idle boot is intact and fits snug on the two ports. Any tips on...
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