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  1. scbackpacker

    Quicksilver 3000 throttle only button will not disengage throttle lever.

    When I press the throttle only button to disengage the throttle lever to start the engine the throttle lever will not disengage. Everything else works fine. Are there drawings of the a Quicksilver 3000 throttle control available? Quicksilver 3000 is a single side mount with throttle only button...
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    Need some advice on tires dated 06.

    I can buy some new never touched the ground ST205/75/14 tires mounted on rims for $55.00 each. They were stored in a trailer; manufacture date is 06. Seller didn't know brand right off the top of his head but they are not Carlisle tires. http://greenville.craigslist.org/boa/1438098398.html
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    My little Garmin 205 nuvi gets me back to landing everytime.

    I don't have a gps mounted on my boat so I take my 205 nuvi with me . I save the landing in my favorites and watch the garmin as I go down the lake. I"m a new boat owner and this is the 3rd time I've had the boat on the water. It shows the lake outline with islands and the direction I'm headed...
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    Help me find the right prop size. Hwsiii is this the prop you recommended?

    I have a 1995 Monterey 196 Montera running an alum. Solas Amita 14.3-21 pitch 3 blade prop. I would like to get a better hole shot for skiing and general cruising around. After boat planes I can trim up just a little and hit 42 mph on gps at 4400-4800 rpm but I'm having a lot of porpoising. At...
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    What type of dual batteries for my Monterey Montura?

    Right now I have a single Duralast Marine battery in my boat. I've ordered a Perko 8603 selector switch and I'm going to purchase another battery. Should I purchase another marine battery or a standard automobile battery to start and run the boat? I want that 2nd battery just in case.
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    Why put a chain on an anchor?

    I've read several threads about anchoring and was wondering why use a chain on an anchor line? I've got 6-7 ft of chain that I could use but right now I have my rope tied to my anchor.
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    Tomorrow I get my feet wet. 1st time launching a boat.

    I bought a 1995 Monterey Montura 196 last week and tomorrow I put her in the water. Anything I need to know before I launch that baby? I've checked thie tires on trailer, oil level, outdrive reservoir, power steering fluid, belts and I've already put the plug in.
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    Gonna drop the hammer on Monterey Montura

    Decided to buy the 1995 Monterey Montura 196. 135 hrs on the engine. Seats and boat in great shape since it was stored in storage building. I will need to get a new prop because the alum. prop has some dings in it. I'm getting everything he has, ski, tube,tool kit everything he has for boating...
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    Need some advice. I've never owned a boat before.

    I've been wanting to buy a boat. I have couple that I'm interested in and I need some advice and if they are good boats. 1st boat is a 1995 Monterey Montura 19'6 bow rider with a 180 hp mercrusier 135 hrs on the engine and always stored in building. Asking price $6500.00 like new condition. The...
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