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  1. tpenfield

    Bravo 3 anodes and mercathode

    I'm a salt water guy. The anodes look fine to me. Deterioration means that they are working. You probably should get the Mercathode system, just for added protection. Since you have only 1 ventilation plate anode (round), it indicates that you have the older B3. Add the prop anode and call...
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    Sharrow prop

    There have been a few posts over the past few years on these propellers. I was a bit surprised to see that even the more optimistic test results showed that it was marginally better than a traditional prop. Yet, the cost difference is substantial. I'm sure there will be continued...
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    Curious - extended warranty 2012 F150

    Yes, 3.5 EcoBoost Twin Turbo IIRC, 360 (ish) HP. . . Body is clean. I figure if something major goes wrong, it might be worth just getting another one with less mileage on it. . . or get it fixed with used parts. Have you considered one of those repair insurance coverages, like 'car...
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    Curious - extended warranty 2012 F150

    206K miles . . . I bought it about 2 years ago. Needs a transmission fluid change.
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    Curious - extended warranty 2012 F150

    I have a 2012 F-150 as well. No warranty :p
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    Mercruiser outdrive oil/liquid leak during winter

    My outdrives do that too . . . yet in the water they seem fine. That is the oil line. I'm thinking there is a clamp missing on the bell housing side.
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    2023 Super Bowl

    Mahomes was my Fantasy Football QB . . . It worked out :cool:
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    Penta 4.3 GL in saltwater?

    Post some pictures of your engine to help with ID of the cooling system that you have. I boat in salt water, it is wicked fun, and I have closed cooling. Without closed cooling your engine will last about 15, but will need exhaust manifold replacements sooner. You also have to be on your game...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    What is the cat's job in all of this? :D
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    Twin motor question. 2 standard rotation or 1 Std & 1 rev.

    Just do the counter rotating thing in (one of) the outdrives, not the engines.
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    1988 Mercruser 4.3 Liter Mercruser Engine S/N B779146 Model GM 262 V-6

    It is good to change all of the oils on a new-to-you boat. The outdrive oil will be fine for a few seasons, whereas the engine oil likes to be changes annually.
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    Wiring diagrams, parts and service manuals for boats

    As for individual parts, you can try get an identifying number or label from them and source them on the Internet. A few things will be specific to the boat brand/model, but many parts are generic.
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    1978 9.8 Overheating

    I just went through that on my 7.5 mercury. Plastic gasket melted. It seems like once you have a good overheating of the engine the plastic gasket needs to be replaced. I also found the gaskets on the exhaust side were perforated, but the major issue was the plastic piece.
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    Back for a Visit!

    20 years, that's the early days of Internet forums for sure. (y) Nice to see long-time folks still here. I occasionally look at old posts and see names that don't seem to frequent the site anymore.
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    Aluminum gas tank question

    As stated, corrosion. It looks like there was moisture in the contact areas of the underside of the tank. Aluminum does not like long-term contact with water. As mentioned, at 30+ years of age it is ready for a new one.
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    Selling Newer Boat For Older Larger?

    Probably not crazy, but you will need to set your expectations. A 20 yr old boat may need some major things done to it, even though it may look to be in good shape. I'm thinking if you had 2X the money to buy the bigger boat, you might be able to get into something newer and may have less...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Figure around $3-4K for the upholstery work, maybe more on the $4K side as prices have gone up. It looks like you are in FL (?) lots of upholstery boat/shops there so pricing tends to be more competitive. I do boat seat upholstery . . . that would be a medium sided job for most shops.
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    Hose popped off - Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I tried connecting the exhaust bellows once (or twice). It lasted all of 5 minutes and then popped off the bell housing side. I went with the tube (Bravo) and never looked back Not sure it you can get them for the Alpha . . . or maybe the tube will fit both models ??? :unsure: I did not...
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    Another Bravo 3 shift issue

    I think a pice of 80 grit sand paper is going to be way less than the $2300 gear set. So, maybe give that a try. IIRC, it is just the top and backside seal (spaghetti o-ring stuff) that would need to be disturbed/replaced. The 'fun' starts on post #17 in the thread below...
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    Another Bravo 3 shift issue

    Bravo outdrives have a cone clutch. Once you have exhausted all the shift cable and linkage possibilities, take a look at the cone clutch to see if it has a glazed surface. The prescribed fix is a new gearset in many cases, if the clutch is the older version (not sure if the new gearsets were...
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