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    Will this prop fit on Alpha 1, Gen2?

    Hi, got a guy selling a Michigan Wheel stainless steel 3-blade prop. It's 14.25 dia/21 p (model # 993005). Anyone know if this will fit a Mercruiser Alpha 1, Gen 2 out drive? And might such a prop be a good fit for an 18 ft, 2500 lb bowrider runabout with a 4.3 Merc?
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    While I have the lower unit off...?

    Ok, so I may be changing my impeller soon, and was wondering if I would be able to count the teeth and get a definitive answer as to what my drive ratio is while the lower unit is off? Also, why do these impellers need changing so often? Thanks! P.S. Forgot to mention, it's a Alpha One, Gen 2
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    Question about drive ratio

    Ok, for some background: I have a '99 Bryant 182 Limited with 4.3 Mercruiser and Alpha 1 Gen 2 out drive, along with a 19 in 4-blade prop. I took it out this summer a few times and had a great time with it, but it just didn't seem to have the "ooomph" I thought it should, either in hole-shot or...
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    "Tired engine"?

    Ok, so I've read some threads/posts that talk of an engine being 'tired" whenever the boat is not performing as expected. Out of curiosity, can someone tell me what this means, and what to do about it? Thanks!
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    Overheating at idle?

    Hey folks, I went out to start my engine on the muffs before heading to the lake this afternoon...after about 10 minutes, I noticed the temp gauge was reading about 180 and climbing - it got up to around the 200 mark and that is when I shut it off. Also, there wasn't much, if any, water coming...
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    Quick ? about prop play

    Hey folks, I bought a new prop from Propco Propellers a few weeks ago and they had to send me out a new "castellated washer/nut" a few days later to enable installation. I installed it, and while getting ready to go to the lake later this afternoon, I notice that the prop has some fore n aft...
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    School me on dual battery setup

    Ok, my boat is having a dual battery setup installed as I write this. Now, my plan is to crank the boat on both batteries and when we pull into a cove and turn on the music, switch to the #2 battery (deep cycle). Switch back to both batteries when cranking back up. My question is, since some...
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    Chene anchor dimensions

    Ok, I'm in the market for an anchor, and thought I'd try the Chene line of anchors. Does anyone know how wide the anchors are? I can't seem to find the dimensions. My anchor locker has these built-in tabs to hold the anchor - ~11" between the grooves, and the grooves are ~2". So basically, if...
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    Where do the plugs go?

    Trying to get my boat ready for the lake, but don't know where all the plugs go in my '99 Mercruiser 4.3 liter w/Alpha 1 Gen2. I had the boat winterized back in December, and they put 5 plastic plugs in a bag and hung it on my throttle control. I've found where 2 of them go (one on each side, on...
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    Question about GPS speedo

    Hey folks, got a question...I dropped my boat off at a guy's house to have my GPS speedo installed (Faria Chesepeake Black SS GPS 60 mph Speedometer - this one: http://www.boatersland.com/faria-chesapeake-black-ss-60-mph-gps-speedometer.html). He texted me today with this: "I tried to install...
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    Looking at older model jet ski

    Hey folks, I will hopefully be going tomorrow to check out a 1996 Sea Doo jet ski...what kinds of things should i be looking at? I assume that you can crank these in the yard with the snorkel thingy i use to crank my boat in the yard with? I don't know much at all about jet skis, but supposedly...
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    "Best cruise speed/rpm"?

    Got a question. When reading new boat tests, they tend to give top speed, time to plane, 0-30 mph, and "best cruise speed" (apparently indicating most fuel efficient speed/rpm). My question is: how is this "best cruise speed" determined? I mean, some figures are very specific. For instance, one...
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    5th plug, surge brakes, etc.

    I wrote to my trailer's manufacturer for some info on it, and here is part of the reply: "Your trailer has "surge" brakes, the 5th wire is for backing up and is connected to your tow vehicle's back-up lights. When you put your tow vehicle in reverse power is sent to a solenoid behind your...
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    Outdrive advice...

    Ok, dropped my new-to-me boat (1999 model 4.3 Mercuriser with Alpha 1 outdrive) off at the shop today to have it thoroughly checked out. When I told them I want my gauges and tilt/trim unit working properly (some previous owner installed a plate with toggle switches to control the tilt/trim), I...
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    Looking to buy a used boat

    Ok, I used to have a '93 Glastron SSV 195 Elite with a 4.3 Mercruiser - really enjoyed that boat. Well, that boat is gone, and I'm now looking for another, similar boat. My question is, I've seen a lot of boats in my area around 18-19 ft long, but most of them have the 3.0 inline 4 cylinder...
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    Higher pitch prop and Smart Tabs?

    Well, wasn't sure whether to post this here, or in the prop thread, but here's my situation. I have a '93 Glastron SSV 195 Elite, with a 4.3 and a 16 in prop. With that size prop, the boat gets a great hole shot, and pulls skiers/tubers very well, but I'd like to increase my top end and fuel...
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    Rustoleum Neverwet

    Just saw an ad for this stuff, and wondered how it would do on a boat's hull. Would it help the boat's hydrodynamics, creating less drag, thereby better top speed and fuel efficiency? Thoughts?
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    '93 Glastron 195 - 40 gallon fuel tank???

    Ok, so Friday night we ran out of gas in our 1993 Glastron SSV 195 Elite about a hundred or so yards from the ramp we use. Got towed to the dock, trailered up, headed home. On way home, decided to stop and fill up the boat. Was able to get 24.33 gallons in before the debit card cut off at $90.00...
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    boating at night

    Hey folks, just wondering how people set up their boats for night time boating. Mine has the navigation lights, of course, but nothing to help me see where i'm going (no headlights). What kind of set up do y'all use? Thanks!
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    gas mileage question

    Hey guys, went out on the lake last week with a full tank, cruised around the lake for 2.5 hours, then went home. Before hitting the lake yesterday, filled up the tank. It took 14.45 gallons. I assume you would figure up GPH in much the same way as MPG, so 14.45gal/2.5hrs = 5.78 gph. Is my...
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