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  1. Stinnett21

    Boat mooring in rocky areas (aluminum boat)

    But how do you get back in the boat? Also I don't understand the OPs sentence..."Bumpers feel like they might work in all cases". Check out Keelshield for aluminum boats.
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    Mercrusier 5.0 MPI (2008) RPM stops @ 3200.

    I read that too that's why I didn't suggest it. I change mine on my MPI about every two or three years now that the internet has made me aware of the issue. Easy job and not pricey. I will say however my original one lasted 15 seasons and 1000 hours before needing replacement, go figure.
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    Bell housing to outdrive gasket protruding

    Think I figured it out. You mean prior to install sand the bead. Gotcha. I'll be doing this for a buddy soon so wanted to be prepared. I've done mine several times and never had it pop out but evidently it's an issue. Goes without saying I suppose but ya gotta take the six nuts in slow...
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    Bell housing to outdrive gasket protruding

    Not sure what you're saying in #3. Can you unpack that more please?
  5. Stinnett21

    Mercrusier 5.0 MPI (2008) RPM stops @ 3200.

    Just curious, when you attempt to go past 3200 what happens?
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    Single point drain winterization

    Nice work Lou. I've just been biting the bullet and dissembling it all as it was built but not sure how much longer I"m willing to tolerate it all at my age. Sorry I left my portable toilet in the pic.
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    Single point drain winterization

    Access is the problem. Had engine builders worked with boat builders in designing interiors that were more mechanic friendly maybe the I/O would still have life left in it. For example why not make the panels on each side of the engine folding and attached with buckles or some sort of quick...
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    Single point drain winterization

    This is what I do also. I've owned this system new since 2002. I pull the quick disconnects on each side of the block and poke the holes. Some years I will pull a few hoses and poke them also. Never found a block. Now to be fair I'm 100% fresh water.
  9. Stinnett21

    Buying a 2021 Sylvan!!

    Fenders: Buy the largest storage will allow. I hate it when boaters drag them along deployed full time. Horn: Relax your factory horn will be sufficient.
  10. Stinnett21

    2003 20hp Mercury prop

    Amazon.
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    Engine starts to sputter/breakup/lose power after warm 3.0 ‘98

    Borrow a fishing buddies remote tank to run it on to eliminate one side of the equation.
  12. Stinnett21

    New to me 2015 350 mag, any more maintenance items?

    Probably. Mine is a small white filtery/foamy looking thing. As they age with use they turn black. If yours isn't gunked up you're fine to leave it. But as cheap as it is I replace yearly. Amazing the trouble they can cause if not attended to over time.
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    New to me 2015 350 mag, any more maintenance items?

    Replace IAC muffler. Also, you said props so assume it's a Bravo 3? Look... I know it's expensive but buy, and/or build, a drive dolly and check alignment yourself. Shops say they do it, my experience? They never do it. It takes two guys and bunch of time. If it's halfway close they shove...
  14. Stinnett21

    2000 Searay vapor lock

    Mine is #2 in the attached. Port side low and back. Yours may be entirely different.
  15. Stinnett21

    Bow plowing at high speed.

    Prop gurus are always talking about bow lifting vs stern lifting props. Can't tell exactly what yours is but you might post it on the prop forum and ask what it's characteristics are. It may be that a prop noted for its bow lifting properties could help. Just a thought.
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    Bow plowing at high speed.

    What's telling you he has a hook far forward? I can't discern a problem from his pics except maybe post 10. In 10 it's out of focus but if you look at the stern right ahead of the trailer tie down I see what could possible be a hook but hard to tell.
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    2000 Searay vapor lock

    My 2002 5.0 MPI would do this. I discovered it was the check valve assembly (part #21-864206A). The internal valve had come apart and I believe it was allowing hot water from the block to back fead into the fuel cooler. This would happen on occasion after sitting for 30 -40 minutes the boat...
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    out drive gear lube

    The tanks do gunk up and it's wise to keep them de-gunked. I clean mine about every 2 or 3 seasons. I remove it, put some mineral spirits in and shake. Might have to use a few Q tips on needle nose pliers to get the corners or hard to reach areas. Dry it out re-install, pump up from bottom...
  19. Stinnett21

    out drive gear lube

    Not following you. Did you drain the entire system, lube monitor bottle all the way out the bottom hole first?
  20. Stinnett21

    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    I'll be following also as I have a 2002 5.0 MPI. I currently have no issues but wondering, does anyone know what are the typical causes of ECM failures?
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