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    Washdown

    Start at the bottom , you should have a through hull fitting with a hose on the end of it that goes to the raw water pump. Make sure the valve on the fitting is open. You should have a switch , usually on the dash that turns that pump on. Once that pump is on and builds pressure it works on...
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    **** *** shops oil?

    Just like there are 4-5 companies that make batteries the same holds true with oil. Mercruiser has someone slap there name on the containers and then mark it up like it's something special. As long as you change it at the recommended intervals your good to go with off the shelf oil.
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    Jet boat comparison

    Is there a reason your locked onto Jet Drives ? They are the worst for pulling skiers and wake boarders. That propulsion system has the most slip of any type of drive on a boat. Right now there is probably little room for negotiating a price on a new boat. It's a sellers market , used or new...
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    Where is the thermostat located for 1973 evinrude 135

    Well excuse me ! My Mercury's from the 60s ,70s and early 80s are all thermostat free.
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    Where is the thermostat located for 1973 evinrude 135

    Most of the older 2 stroke outboards did not have thermostats , my money is on your motor falling into that category.
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    Docking (slip) advice

    That slip is to shallow to back your boat in. You can clearly see the trailer in the water . A few reasons why many boats back into there slips. The first is the finger piers are shorter than the boat , so if you went in bow first your climbing on the bow to get into it. It's easier and closer...
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    1950 Reynolds Aluminum Boat

    Not a big collectors market for boats , unless they are classic wood or glass with fins on them or some sort of wild design to them. My guess is your boat is worth 500 -750 and the motor a couple hundred at most . Not a lot of people out there looking for non running Atlas motors or vintage...
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    Whaler repower

    Everything Boston Whaler on FB is the place to go for Whaler specific info.
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    Lone Star Model Question

    Your best bet may be researching Lone Star in the Library section @ www.fiberglassics.com they have pictures and history of Lone Star.
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    will not run

    What does this have to do with the OPs issue ? He never said he hit anything , never said speed or RPMs was his problem. Motor was running good, alarm went off and it shut down . Now it might help if he posted it in the correct forum on this site.
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    RPMs too high?

    You are getting ahead of yourself. IMHO the odds are you have the correct prop. Follow the advice of the replies you got. If that was the wrong prop and it hits 42 I would think with a 21" prop or so would put you at 50 +mph and I do not see your setup hitting that speed without some modifications.
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    38 lhurs windshield replacement

    Might try asking that question on the Luhrs Owners Group on Facebook.
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    Refrigerator 1.9cu ac/dc

    Maybe try troubleshooting it. If it runs for a couple minutes then shuts off you at least know it somewhat works. I have one that wouldn't run on DC , pulled the circuit board assembly out and removed cover. There were a few spaded connections that I removed , cleaned up and plugged back in ...
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    1992 Bayliner Cuddy 3.0 Mercruiser

    I wonder if it being a lighter aluminum hull that maybe it had a higher pitched prop , say a 21 vs a 19 that might be found on the heavier Bayliner. So even with that lighter hull the prop pitch wouldn't let you pop out of the hole as fast as the other guys are saying , but you have more top end...
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Probably easier to just buy another fuel line , hook it up to the 6 gallon tank and leave the other end next to the engine connection. Switch over when you run out of gas instead of dealing with fuel lines below deck. As mentioned by Shrew I would be looking into the venting of that 12 gallon...
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Well you pull it out to fill it up . # 1 You can roughly figure out how much gas you use by keeping track of distance , time and speed you go , over time it should average out. #2 You can carry a 3 -6 gallon emergency/ spare can of gas and not worry about anything as you stated your on the...
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    Looking To Buy a Boat

    What do you have for a tow vehicle and do you know the towing capacity of it ? Any other restrictions ,as in , it won't fit in my garage or driveway if the combined length of boat and trailer is over X amount of feet/meters.
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    Looking To Buy a Boat

    A lot of blanks to be filled in. Budget ? Normal amount of people you plan on taking ? You stated sailing which indicates a sailboat , then you said cruising ,which may mean a powerboat , which is it ? Plan on slipping it or trailering it ? If at slip do you need a trailer or will it be kept...
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    Mercruiser identify

    I can see why you need help identifying a prop that isn't there. Must be a "Mirage " prop . I think if you can expand your question as in , I am looking for a prop for this outdrive it might help. But the caveat to that is , without knowing what boat it's on , what the gear ratio of the...
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    Do I need repairs?

    When I blew up the picture on the laptop it does not appear to me that it hit the fiberglass. Depending on year of boat and how you use it I might be inclined to get some Marine Tex and blend it in to the scratches . Not in a high visibility area when in the water . Or try Gel coat but that may...
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