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  1. lrdchaos

    Engine in for repair, question about changing oil for winterization

    This weekend my Engine Coupler gave way. They have to pull the engine to fix the part, which means they will drain the fluids. It will be next week before my shop can get the boat in to start the repair. My question is.....We have maybe 1-2 more weekends left in this years boating season...
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    Water in bilge even when on muffs.

    I have a small leak into my bilge area on my boat. I noticed it the other day after running it on the muffs for the first time this year. After 15 minutes of running it had a gallon or 2. Could it be the bellows, or do they only leak when the boat is in the water? I tried to see if I could...
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    Single battery question.

    I have a tahoe q7i with the mercruiser 5.0 mpi. I need a new battery. My boat has one battery for starting and accessories. Would you go with a deep cycle battery or a starting battery? Interstate makes a dual purpose battery, they are expensive. I have had a deep cycle in there since new...
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    Change oil or not?

    I had my boat winterized in October of 2011. Due to having a baby the boat never ran in 2012, just stayed in the garage for the summer. I am taking it in to have the impeller/housing replaced along with the serpentine belt just as a precaution. Should I have the oil changed as well? I have...
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    Flag pole

    I'm looking for a flag pole and flag for my Tahoe Q7i. Do any of you all have a flag? If so, where did you get the pole and flag? Thanks
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    Ac Platnium Spark plugs or what do you recommend

    I'm gonna change the plugs in my boat this year before season, I'm planning on going back with AC Platnium plugs unless you all have a better suggestion. Thanks
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    Repitching\cupping boat prop for lower plane speed

    I have a 5 blade 21 pitch prop that I run all the time for skiing, tubing, and just running around the lake, it works great. I have an extra 4 blade prop that I originally bought when I bought the boat. That prop is a 17 pitch, it tends to plane out at 18 mph, If I was to repitch it to a 15...
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    Storing q7 in garage, how much room to I need

    I bought a new house and hope to put the boat in the garage, my garage is 23 ft deep, with the motor tilted down and the tongue swung Away do you all think it will fit? The boats not here right now is why I ask.
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    Ranger boat trailer wheels????

    I have been looking for a 14 5.5 ranger trailer wheel, and I can't seem to find any. Does anyone know where the best place to buy factory wheels are?
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    possible brake dragging

    I pulled my trailer home for the first time we messed with the brakes as we put them up last year. After I pulled it 45 miles I found both rear bearings had thrown grease, after they cooled down, I pulled the bearings and found both of them in working order. So I loosened the nut to release...
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    a little water in the outdrive....over winter

    I just pulled my boat out of the building for the spring, and I left the drive up about half way. When I lowered the drive down all the way, about 3 seconds worth of water came out of my low water intake holes, just a small amount. How much clearance does the outdrive have in the water intake...
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    Laser ii on a bravo 1?

    I am looking a buying a laser ii prop, although it says I can't use it on a bravo, but i could an alpha. I know that most of the time bravos are used for bigger boats, but on my size of boat I wouldn't think it would matter. THanks
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    How much tilt when loading?

    When loading the boat, I have to back the trailer in the water, have my wife drive the boat on the trailer then I hook the tow strap to the eye. At this point I have her give the boat some throttle to help assist me with getting the boat all the way on the trailer. My question is......The...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 fuel filter help

    I have a 5.0 mpi that was built in may of 2005, it's in my 06 tahoe, so I don't know whether they consder it a 05 or 06. I went and bought the fuel filter when I was out the other day, and apparently they sold me the canister type for the alpha. Since I have the bravo unit apparently it takes...
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    Clonflicting information on how to pick prop.

    I have read on this forum to pick a prop based on the normal load in a boat. Like if my boat is supposed to run 4600-5000 rpm, pick a prop that will do that with the normal load in the boat. I just talked to mercruiser and they recommend running the boat with 2 people and a half tank of fuel...
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    What pitch prop are you running on your tahoe?

    Like the title says, state your boat size, motor hp and speed......THanks
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    4 blade to 5 blade, rpm difference?

    Is there usually a rpm drop going from a 4 blade to a 5 blade prop? Thanks
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    4 to 5 blade let me know what to expect...numbers inside.

    Just stumbled across a mercury high five for cheap so I bought it.....Can you guys give me a heads up on what I can expect? I currently have a tahoe q7 with a 5.0mpi(260hp) and bravo 1 outdrive. It has a solas 14.25 4 blade 17 pitch prop on it right now. It currently runs 5200 rpm( Im a...
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    Adding cup to a prop.....Opinions please...back story inside

    Ok, I have a 20.5 ft tahoe q7i, it has a 5.0mpi and bravo 1 outdrive. I currently run a 17 pitch 14.25 4 blade stainless solas prop. My wot rpm are 5200, which is 200 to many. I don't really want to give up holeshot, so what do you guys think about just adding a little more cup to my prop. I...
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    Opinion on vent holes in props...

    I'm thinking about having my prop drilled with vent holes when I have it cupped on friday. What are your opinions on the vent holes in props. Boat is for ski'ing and playing. Thanks
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