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    15a micro fuse on 5.0 tks alpha

    What year is the boat? Being a newer engine model with a starting of 1A*** serial number, some Mercruiser engine models have started using a separate 15 AMP accessory fuse sometimes located on/near the main wiring harness cannon plug connector that may have an adaptor type plug harness connected...
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    Live Bait Well Pump power and switch - 2004 Four Winns Freedom 180 F&S

    Try looking for a toggle switch mounted somewhere sort of out of the way including weird places such as the port side storage carpeted cubby area towards the rear... It's in an odd place, just can't recall where though. Also just in case, check the bilge pump switch at the dash. It may be set up...
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    Where did Four Winns put the fuse for the amp?!?

    Hi, welcome to iboats!:) If you happen to still own the boats operational owners manual, sometimes under the electrical section "H" of the manual you can usually get an indication of where to locate fuses for the whole boat including the harder to find fuses. Though I was unable to find the...
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    06 Q6 TKS fuse and diode

    While Mercuiser knows of the problem they really didn't say why the problem shows up every so often like this. The TKS heater module does get pretty warm so maybe it's a heat issue or possibly a voltage spike could be the culprit too. This might also be a good question for Mercruiser Customer...
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    Can I run my engine without muffs, if it has this?

    Step 2. mentions, Remove the blue plastic cap from the hose that is clamped to the starboard side of the engine. It is marked with the running engine flush symbol (1). The lined arrow on top of the blue cap shows a motion of the engine turning/running. In this case it's shown turning in a...
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    Link to a live feed talking high performance boat accessories hosted by owner of boostpower marine every tuesday evening at 6:00 PM PT

    Link to a live feed talking high performance boat accessories hosted by owner of boostpower marine every tuesday evening at 6:00 PM PT http://www.ustream.tv/channel/qEufXBhAYTY?utm_campaign=www.riverdavesplace.com&utm_source=ustre.am%2F1tIfR&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20160126180850
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    A Holiday song from Mercury Marine

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Tx...MbJh3LgLXBc%3D Behind the Scenes of the Holiday song: The Making of Carol of the Bells, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADAKUmVA9I
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    2014 Mercury Outboard & Mercruiser Fond du Lac Factory Tour Video

    Published on Jul 14, 2014 Mercury pro angler Byron Velvick takes us on a all-encompassing tour of the Mercury Marine plant in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. See the makings of Mercury outboard and sterndrive products from metal shavings to finished engines. This is a glimpse into the world of Mercury...
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    RIP Art Carlson of Glastron-Carlson boats

    I don't know any details but I just read that the designer/builder of Glastron-Carlson boats has recently passed away. Thought I'd share the info with iboaters...
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    Paid For-Sale iboat ads in the Forum.......

    Hi guys, just letting everyone know that though this is new to us all, at this time iboats administrative has agreed that as long as the original poster has advertised with iboats to sell their boats, it is okay that the owner starts a thread about the boat being advertised on open forum. A few...
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    1976 StarCraft Model name?

    Hey StarCraft experts, I was just wondering if any of you would happen to know what the model "name" (if any?) would be of this 1976 StarCraft. The boat measures 15.6 FT bow to stern. Thanks guys.:)
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    Mercruiser 1 Drive Upper Housing Seal Replacement

    Re: Mercruiser 1 Drive Upper Housing Seal Replacement Puller Plate (OEM: 91-37241) Pulls gears & bearings for all makes & models. Hi there, Using the tool above, an OEM service manual, a press and some suitable tools to fit the area your pressing on should get what you need done. Have a...
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    Shelter Bay Washington several boats on fire right now

    BREAKING: Several boats on fire at marina in La Conner | Q13 FOX News
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    RIP Professor

    The Professor From Gilligan's Island Dies at 89 Read more: Russell Johnson Dead -- The Professor From Gilligan's Island Dies at 89 | TMZ.com The actor who played the Professor in "Gilligan's Island" has died ... TMZ has learned. Russell Johnson, who played Professor Roy Hinkley, died of...
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    Happy birthday bhile

    Happy birthday bhile, Thank you for being a loyal iboats member since February 8th, 2004.:) Hope your day goes well. http://forums.iboats.com/member.php?u=37594
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    Awesome Photos Of The Space Shuttle Endeavour Cockpit Powered Up For The Last Time.

    Powered Flight Deck of the Space Shuttle Endeavour photos
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    Check your boats fuel consumption!

    Found this fuel consumption economy meter on a different boating forum! This looks like a fun tool to play around with for those who like to monitor fuel consumption. You can select from different engine models as well as single or twin engine setups. The website is nice due to it gives you a...
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    Boating Demo Days Coming To Lake Elsinore, CA, May 18-19, 2013 (Southern California)

    This looks to be a fun couple of days coming up for southern california boaters to go check out thanks to Bob Brown for organizing such an eventful day at the lake. (Just passing the information along for those interested) Event website, Boating Demo Days Exhibitor Listing The following is a...
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    How big a PITA is replacing the gear oil fitting on transom?

    Re: How big a PITA is replacing the gear oil fitting on transom? Hum, I'm not so sure i would be comfortable with doing something like that since service bulletin 98-12 mentions the composite fitting assembly will not back fit into the Alpha and Bravo Transom assemblies that have the brass...
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    Coast Guard reward to catch fake mayday caller in the Bolles Harbor area on Lake Erie

    The U.S. Coast Guard has announced a $3,500 reward for help in catching a man who's made at least 20 fake "mayday" calls on a marine radio operating in the Monroe area. Associated PressMonroe Twp. Mich.Feb 5, 2013. The Coast Guard's Cleveland office says the man began calling in 2010, making...
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