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    Engine died while underway

    I have a 1981 Evinrude 35 with electric start. Just this week I put on a new Fuel/Water separator bought from Walmart (http://www.walmart.com/ip/FUEL-WATER-SEPARATOR-KIT/11071204). Both arrows on the separator point toward the engine. The ball is between the separator and engine. I went...
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    Any problem with moving remote oil tank?

    I have a 2007 Sea Pro 186DC with a Merc 150 EFI. It's got a remote oil tank up under the driver's console on the starboard side. Either the tank or the line have been leaking oil inside the console, and since that's where I keep my stuff when I go fishing, it's a problem. I haven't been able...
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    Off-topic: Lots of boats for sale, one lump sum

    Sorry for the OT, but I saw a deal on CL that many of you might want to check out: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/2914505154.html I am in no way affiliated with the owner/seller of these boats.
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    Oil leak near remote oil tank

    Hi - I've got a 2007 Merc 150 EFI on my SeaPro 186DC. The remote oil tank is under the steering column. I am having problems with the oil leaking into the storage area in a bad way but I cannot figure out where the oil is leaking from. I have wrapped the tank itself in garbage bags and so I...
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    Torsion Axle adjustment

    Hi - I've noticed that on the starboard side of my trailer that the wheel is really slanted where the top of the wheel is much more inward than the bottom. It's been like that a couple of years, I don't know how it got like that. I believe I have a "torsion" axle whereby there's no leaf spring...
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    Gas disposal from large tank

    What do you guys do when you have a large tank full of contaminated gas? My project has a 100 gallon tank which has quite a bit of gas in it... and the tank is definitely contaminated with water. I can't get it out with all of the gas in it. Any pointers?
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    Starter does not always engage the flywheel

    I have noticed that my 1989 Evinrude 35hp outboard does not always engage the flywheel when attempting to start the engine. However, the starter always turns. Could this be a symptom of a less-than-charged battery? I've searched the forums and seen that the "bendix" might need to be cleaned...
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    1989 Evinrude 35 hp - runs good then bogs

    Hi all, I recently purchased a jon boat with a 1989 Evinrude 35 hp engine. When test driving the boat, it ran very well. Of course, after buying it and then taking it out on the water for a time, the engine had intermittant issues. The engine would run well for a time, then suddenly...
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    Another lower unit compatibility question

    Will a 1996 150Hp Black Max lower unit fit on a 1995 200Hp Black Max? For future reference, how can I determine compatibility information myself? Thank you!
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    Mercruiser/Mercury lower unit swap

    Hi, My brother has a 1995 Black Max 200 Hp outboard on which the lower unit has gone bad. I have a 1970s Mercruiser 470 with (I think) Alpha 1. Is it possible to swap out the lower unit on the Alpha to the outboard? Thank you.
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    What to do about a truly stuck outdrive?

    Hi, I am trying my hardest to remove a pair of mercruiser alpha outdrives. I have followed all directions - placed in forward gear, removed 6 nuts, removed tilt/trim rams. The come loose but are not free. Tonight I shackled the top of the outdrive (where the hole is) to a chain, and...
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    Dual Helm - Electric, Steering questions

    I'm in the process of refitting a boat that has in-cabin and flybridge steering and have a couple of questions about this: 1) I am looking to convert to a hydraulic steering system but don't have any understanding of how works inregards to having two steering wheels. I have searched but it...
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    Should I or shouldn't I?

    I'm trying to decide whether or not to jump into a big project. My father bought a Sea Ray Sedan Bridge a few years ago just like the one in this thread (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=281276&highlight=searay+sedan). It's got a couple of straight-6 engines with mercury drives (I...
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    Force 120 HP questions

    My buddy just bought a used boat with what is supposed to be a 120hp Force motor. We took it out the other day to give it a good run and have a few questions about the motor: 1) The engine takes off really well but the top end seems kind of low - 30mph/5000rpm. It is possible that this is an...
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    2007 Sea Pro 186 DC - How to operate livewell?

    Hi - I bought my boat new a couple of years ago, but I still do not understand how the livewell operates. There is a toggle switch on the dash board that runs the aeration. There is a hole just above my transom drain that looks like a water inlet/outlet with something that looks like a flapper...
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    2007 Sea Pro 186 DC - How to operate livewell?

    Hi - I bought my boat new a couple of years ago, but I still do not understand how the livewell operates. I get that the button on the dashboard runs the aeration, but 1) How does it get water 2) How does the water drain 3) How can I prevent water from getting into it when I don't want it 4)...
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    Is it worth it?

    Just wondering... my father has a 1975 Ranger Bass boat (boat is junk) with a '75 Mercury 1150 outboard on it. The motor ran good last time it was taken out - probably 12 years ago. It's been sitting outside for that time. I have no idea of the internal condition, but would it even be a...
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    Mounting Rodholders on 186 DC

    Hi all - I'm not sure if this is the right forum, so let me know if I should redirect this to a different forum. I have a 2007 SeaPro 186 DC which I want to configure for some off-shore fishing. I have two existing rod holders in the gunwales (I hope I have this terminology correct). I...
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    Recommendation for Marine mechanics in NC/SC

    Hi all, A good friend recently took his 2-year old Glastron out on the water for the first time this season only to find a seriously bad freeze-induced crack on his engine block. We're discussing his options, and need to know if anyone has any recommendations for marine mechanics that can...
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    Nut on manifold IMPOSSIBLE to tighten.

    I bought a new manifold for my engine (OMC 2.5) a while back and it's been installed along with everything else to make the engine go. The nut that's next-to-last as you're looking towards the stern has a space that is just impossible to fit a tool into to tighten the nut. I can see that...
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