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    small racing motor

    Back when i was a kid i spent one summer building a small (9 ft) hydroplane and i had an 18 hp motor called a hurricane that i think was made by merc. well so happens, many many years later the boat is still around but the motor is long gone, and i was wondering if anyone knew of a comparable...
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    stealing bearing buddy

    bout 3 weeks ago i put new bearing buddys on my trailer which is kept in a field with about 100 other boats. when I went to the lake last week i found 2 of my 4 bearing buddys missing. some sob stole them.. anyone out there have any good ideas on how to secure them so there not as easy to rip...
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    question about hydro-lock

    I believe I have a pretty good idea of what it is and what causes it, but when does it occcur? can an engine be running along at say 2500 rpm and just lock up? or does it happen after the engine is shut down and then restarted. I guess i just want to know the symtoms...thanks
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    motor mount for 7.5 honda kicker

    Got a question? is there a removable mount available for a small outboard that can be installed on a boat with a teak swim platform?<br /> my boat is a 1980 chris scorpion 210, deep v hull, I/O. the outboard and mount is for emergencies and would be stored in the cuddy cabin under normal...
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    mercrusier power steering question

    The strangest thing happened today, I went up to the boat to get it ready for spring and found most of my power steering fluid in the bilge. it appears the power steering resivoir sprung a leak over the winter..Got any ideas? the engine was not turned over(batteries were not on the boat) maybe...
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    mercrusier power steering question

    Strangest thing, went up to the boat today to de-winterize it and found all my power steering fluid in the bilge. how could this happen?<br /> Anyway, The underside of the pump was covered in fluid as if it may have a hole in it, I think I will replace it, it looks exactly like the pump I have...
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    parts for 7.5 Honda ?

    anyone know of a source of parts other than the dealerships? the prices are outrageous. thanks in advance........
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    Home based business

    I recently was laid off (residential production home builder) and am giving serious thought to starting some sort of home based business and figured I would check in with you folks for some good ideas or leads.....Thanks in advance.......
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    Laid off.

    this is the first time I have ever been in this situation. guess it happens to everyone at least once in life, but Im a little old to be dealing with this sort of crap. anyway wish me luck....
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    Mud Dauber's !!!

    I have been plagued for years with mud daubers getting into my boat and building nests. any of you folks out there have any remedies for this? thanks .............
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    LAID OFF!

    figured it was gonna happen, but i was'nt ready for it...... anyone out there that can relate to it help me out....... this happens in my business every 5 to 9 years but Im tired of it! my dad said you got to be crazy to be in construction. told me that 30 years ago. guess i should have listened.
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    going from AL to SS prop

    I want to go to a SS prop on my 210 scorpion (merc pre alpha 350 V8). I currently have a mich wheel prop, model 031052, which is 15 1/2" by 18" and has a quite aggressive cup to the blades. the boat runs about 46 mph at 4300 rpm, which seems pretty good. here's the question. it seems all the SS...
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    prop id.

    I guess there is a thousand posts on this subject,but ................. i messed up mine......... can,t find anything except that it is a michigan wheel, aluminum, no: 031052......i went to their web, no help............ i need a new prop ;;;; boat is a chris craft scorpion 210 year 1979, have a...
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    350 v8 mercrusier raw water cooling

    just wondered if any of you folks ever added an addional belt driven raw water pump, or maybe even removed the stock pump in the outdrive in favor of a belt driven one that is easier to work on? also while were on the subject, is there any advantage to piping the exhaust thru the transom instead...
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    Mercruiser without exhaust bellows?

    I have a 1980 chris scorpion with no exhaust bellows, is this a alpha 1?
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    where are you guys?

    Im new to this site but not sailing, so I guess you all are sailing this weekend. have fun! ;) ;) ;)
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    gimbal bearing alignment (mercruiser)

    I have read about alignment up and down but what about port and starboard?
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    inboard VS I/O

    There is so much to go wrong with an I/O, I am beginning to wonder why they ever were invented? It seems an inboard is much more logical and practical in the long run,
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    question on rotten stringers

    saw several posts on how to repair rotten stringers but i guess my question is why repair them. it seems even if the wood is gone' the fiberglass that encased it would be the real strength of the stringer. just a thought. i have had a few boats with rotted stringers and never noticed any...
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    would a vaccum advance be an advantage?

    I have a 1979 chris craft with a 350 cid engine and a conventional ignition with points and condenser. it does not have a vaccum advance. Would this be an advantage to have? by the way, this is a mercruiser
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