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    A good, cheap GPS speedo?

    I'm looking for a GPS replacement for my malfunctioning speedometer. I'm not into fishing and the boat will be confined to a relatively small lake, so I don't really need fishfinding or extensive navigational capabilities. Any recommendations?
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    will trim tabs help my deckboat?

    I'm a real newbie at boating, so pardon me if this is elementary. I have recently aquired a 21.5 ft deckboat with a Mercruiser 5.7L Alpha One. It runs great, but we have it on a relatively small lake and would like to be able to cruise at a slower speed without plowing. It seems that trim...
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    Can a newbie change out water impeller?

    How difficult is it for a newbie to change out the impeller in an Alpha One drive (1996)? Are a lot of special tools and expertise required?
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    How to tie tube tow line?

    Here's a simple question, but pardon my ignorance. What's the best way to attach my line for towing a tube to my deckboat? In other words, what kind of knot, etc.
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    Simple tricks for speedometer malfunction?

    The speedometer on my 1996 Mercruiser 5.7L with Alpha One Gen 2 drive operates poorly. It does register, but inconsistently and at least 15 MPH below actual speed. Since I'm fairly inexperienced, are there any easy things I can do to fix it?
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha One seems to "slip"

    I have very little experience in boating, so this may be basic: On occasion, when attempting to accelerate out of the hole, my 22ft deckboat with a 1996 Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha One will rev up but the boat actually slows. Backing off the throttle will cause it to "engage" again at around 2,000...
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