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    1992 Mariner 200 EFI, lost power

    Arcing in H V wiring to plugs. Or carbon track inside distributor cap at that plug location.
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    All the winter project boats ready to go for the 4th of July ?

    My area marinas & mechanics are only working 3 day a week. That slow and few boat sales. Loads of used boats for sale along houses. Sad
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    UUUUGGGHHH

    I am dying. It is 85 in the shade. :mad:
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    UUUUGGGHHH

    Wife leaves 2 empty tuna fish cans and lids on sink counter. STINK !! Strong old fish smell. I will not eat it at all.
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    Water leak

    It should be the most difficult 1 to reach and tighten. :)
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    Water leak

    Check all hose clamps for being loose.
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    Water leak

    That is a lot of water coming from something. Drain Plug leaking ? Or 20 year old rubber failing. Do not fill a boat with water. Keep it out of the boat.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Did you just use a simple round pressure gauge ? Or a full compression testing setup of gauge and hose connector ?
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    All the winter project boats ready to go for the 4th of July ?

    Hope you enjoy the start of summer. (y)
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    High exposed water is always whipped up into massive waves in a matter of minutes. My Saint Lawrence River; can go to 5' waves in minutes.
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    Nosing down

    Power trim has a place with a 50. Back strain is real with them. If the pin does not have a chain on it ??? Be careful not to drop it. Replacement might be difficult.
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    TRANSOM ISSUES!!!!

    The leak can be from a crack anywhere near the water line. Including when you are going from a stop.
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    Should I pull heads for inspection, 5.7 liter

    Use post # 14 ! It is foolproof. No simpler way for a set of valve cover gaskets. Do it. Do turn the crankshaft in the correct direction.. Remove ALL the sparkplugs first ! To make turning the engine enjoyable.
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    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    A written list is the best way to attack a project with many possibilities in play. (y)
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Did the hot dry gases pass over the prop hub ? Around the Lower Unit oil and bearing seals ?
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    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    You can use the same stuff as used in floating docks. 12 " thick. Closed cell. Used to be colored blue. Ages ago. Get out of the old ruts of doing things.
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    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    Why are you sweating about doing foam on the bottom ? My small Aluminum boat has all the foam in the space under the full width bench seats. Do some L X W X D to see if you can get enough floatation there and under any raised decks. Plain old Closed Cell foam block would work Since gas and E10...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Add in valve O rings if cooked.
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Why do you allow so many things to deteriorate knowingly ?Now several things make getting it right is difficult.
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    1991 Stratos 290SF Not great speed

    Buy new plugs AND reset the gap to what it should be. If you break the white insulator ? Have to replace it. Has any ignition parts been correctly replaced ?
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