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  1. tpenfield

    Question about installing new clutch/gear set in 1999 Bravo 3

    Lately, in the few times that I have dis-assembled my Bravo 3 drives, I have marked the position of the castle nut (and the bearing carrier) relative to the housing, so that I can return them to their original 'tightness'. It seems to work out OK. I was originally using a torque wrench, but...
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    Banking Software

    Much of the software industry has gone to subscription licensing instead of perpetual. A good way to determine the value of such is to compare the subscription cost over 5+ years with that cost of re-purchasing upgraded software every few years. The advantage of subscription licensing is...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Yes, I had to do a tweak on my trailer bunks. I did it while the boqt was in the water for the season, taking note beforehand of where the boat was resting on the bunks and where they were not. Since you are getting the canvas made locally, you can maybe do some customization vs. the OEM...
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    Thoughts/comments on these 3 possibilities

    Any one of those could be a project waiting to happen, even though they may look OK in pictures or in person. Pick the one that is not rotting :D
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Awesome. When can you launch?
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    Impeller location BRAVO 3 ?

    No pump in the outdrive, the sea water pump is up at the engine. The pump styles have changed over the years, so depending on how new the engine is, will determine the exact style of pump. Use the engine serial number to look up the specific parts. The newer pumps (heavy duty impeller) can go...
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    Trilux 33 on Bravo 3?

    The bonding cables should make good electrical contact either way. Go ahead and put them on first. I paint every year with Trilux 33 outdrive paint. (salt water) it is all good. Make sure you have the proper anodes for freshwater and that the Mercathode is working properly. If you have the...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Looks like an F-250 Diesel towing it . . . should make it. (y)
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Congratulations !!! :cool: Now you will be able to focus on the new Chappy . . . hopefully arriving soon.
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    Don’t do this please.

    $19/day rental . . . what could possibly go wrong? :ROFLMAO: Probably 2-3X the capacity rating. :rolleyes:
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    Crack found in the block

    Nice going . . . new block would be good for you. No good way to tell about internal cracks. . . . Was this your doing or did you acquire the boat/engine in this condition?
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    Must Have items!!!

    Beer . . . :cool:
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    What reason caused the motor stalled

    My guess is that it ran out of gas. . . . . . and the reason I say that is the last time my Mercruiser stalled, it had run out of gas. :D
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    Be easy on me please. Total newbie.

    As time goes on, hopefully you will find a way to forgive your neighbor. :ROFLMAO:
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    If you raise a rain barrel 10 feet high, and attach a garden hose what kind of pressure can you expect from gravity alone.

    Yes, or knowing the weight a cubic foot of water, you can calculate it (y)
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    What depth is safe for a stern drive 16ft to 18ft boat?

    I/O boats require about 1 foot of extra depth than an OB, since you can tilt an OB to a greater extent when in shallow water. Even with an I/O, you can run slowly (idle speed) in shallow water. As mentioned, it is going to be the stuff that you cannot easily see hiding below the surface. In...
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    1987 Four Winns Boat 16ft inboard would you Buy?

    If you are on a low budget, then think about how much additional money the boat might take to become a keeper. At 35+ years old the boat is 2X its designed life. So, expect to put more money into the boat. A detailed inspection would be needed to determine if you have found a diamond in the...
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    Visited the Atlantic City Boat Show today

    When at the boat show recently, I told the sales person that I'd need a substantial raise in my allowance in order to talk seriously. :ROFLMAO:
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    BoatingABC Website Down/Gone?

    I assume that the person running it may have decided to fold up the tent, given the low volume of activity. . . . But who knows at this point, as there was no message regarding the shutdown.
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    Bravo 3 Measurement Request

    Was up, but yesterday was my day to be an 'IT Consultant' so I was off to the office. Just getting back to the forum now. I do not have a measurement for that, and the boat is at the summer house. (sorry). FWIW - I use a towel and bungee cord to cover the nose-cone inlets on my B3's when I...
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