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    outdrive gone??? or prop???

    1986 18ft bow/r 4.3 205 hp alpha 1 13x 23 prop After putting a used prop in good cond on the boat I set out for some fishing about 15 min out I opened the throttle and started moving then stop to adjust the trim then opened it up again I was going about 35 when all of a sudden it was like the...
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    shift problem forward to reverse

    ok heres one I have a 18 ft 1986 sea sprite 205 hp v6 4.3 alpha 1 <br />when i shift from forward to reverse with the engine off it a smooth process when I start off from the ramp with engine on from netrual to reverse then into forward its fine but later in the day comming back when I'm in...
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    no speed on sharp turns

    I have a 1986 18 ft 4.3 205 hp alpha 1 when make a sharp turn going about 20 or 25 mph I mean real sharp and the give its gas its seems to slip the engine revs up but no power then after a few seconds of going in a stright direction it starts to catch after backing off the throttle is the nomal...
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    First time start up

    I winterized my boat and I'm about to start it for the 1st time I fogged the engine and need to know when I try to start it my plan was to spray carb cleaner down the carb then wait 5 min the put the muffs on and spray a little staring fluid and go for it is this ok or since I sprayed it with...
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    prop chart web site

    Does anyone know of a web site that gives you the chart for prop size apllication petaining to your boat size model year ect and what range of props you can use on you boat..........
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    5 blade prop help

    I have a 1986 18ft seasprite 205 hp 4.3l merc /O<br />I have a 23 pitch prop now its a 3 blade if I buy a 25 pitch 5 blade prop would it give me more speed the seller says it came off an omc but it looks like the hub that I have on my boat will it work???
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    5 blade prop help

    I have a 1986 18ft seasprite 205 hp 4.3l merc /O<br />I have a 23 pitch prop now its a 3 blade if I buy a 25 pitch 5 blade prop would it give me more speed the seller says it came off an omc but it looks like the hub that I have on my boat will it work???
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    trim switch help

    On a alpha One I have 2 trim sending units that connect to each side of the lower unit how do they work right side does one function and the left does another? If so what ?<br /> I notice when I move the right side the trim guage moves but when moving the other one nothing happens and how do...
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    Thermostat

    Does a boat really need one can you run with out one the reason I'm asking is becasue when I winterized my boat had trouble removing my thermostat and ripped it out and before I go and buy another one for 18.00 I was wondering if its really needed its not like I have a heater on my boat.
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    Thermostat

    I have a 18 foot seasprite 4.3 alpha1 205 hp<br />I winterized my boat to do so so I took the thermostat out doing that I damage the thermostat in the spring I was going to put a new one but does a boat really need one????
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    Thermostat

    I have a 18 foot seasprite 4.3 alpha1 205 hp<br />I winterized my boat to do so so I took the thermostat out doing that I damage the thermostat in the spring I was going to put a new one but does a boat really need one????
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    Trim Gauge

    does any one know what they call the 2 adjusters on both sides of my lower unit that tell at what angle you lower unit is at and what does the one on the right do compared to the one on the left the reason im asking is that me gauge works but as you tilt the unit it the gauge needle stays to...
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    Gimbal bolts loose (lower)

    I have been taking in water more and more each time i go out i have notice the the bolt s near the drain plug are very loose i and happy to finaly find out why water is coming in and where now how do i tighten the bolts it has a porclen type cap on the outside of the gimbal do i pop the cap...
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