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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    Sweet looking boat. If mine, I would keep it and power it up. Using vintage power plant would be awesome, but modern F/I engine may be a good "upgrade" mixing old with new. Even repair the de-lamination on transom Doubt you'll ever sell for same / more than invested, but will have a ton of fun...
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    Non-Skid Gelcoat Wearing Off?

    You can go to the sites that supply refinishing supplies for bath tubs and such and they have a non-skid additive for the paints. Used in in the whirlpool tub and shower and was easy to apply and has lasted years.
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    Mini split outdoor condenser rodent guard advice

    This S/S mesh on Amazon did it perfectly for me in stopping mice. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZGM8FJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Hose popped off - Alpha 1 Gen 2

    FWIW: The Mercruisers did away with the attached exhaust bellows on the Bravos. They have a "cone" seated on the transom plate and not connected to the drive. The drive fits inside when all the way down. They are louder than the bellows when up on plane, but I find the exhaust note from the Big...
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    Merc trim pump

    Yes, they are serviceable. Many videos on youtube showing how to do it. Manuals are available online for the mercruiser controls. If you can't find them, I have PDF copies. If you need one, please send a PM, as I don't come here often and will get email saying I have a PM. Those switches in the...
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    Replacement Fuel Pump?

    Airtex makes replacement mechanical fuel pumps for the Mercruisers for far less than OEM. Used one on a 7.4 and worked perfectly. Stay far away from the ChiCom knockoffs / odd ball names that cost 30 bux.
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    Is something wrong with the jack on my trailer?

    If you have a floor jack, set the wheel on the jack and use the floor jack to steer the trailer
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