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    95 Mercury 115 ELPTO Repeatedly Blowing Rectifier / Switch Box

    Did you jump start the engine at any point ?
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    same speed with different props

    Welcome to the magical world of props. Could write chapter and verse about the reasons you find what you have. But short version might be that different props behave differently. But also as relevant is that it’s not always the case that more pitch means more speed. Especially when you are...
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    Oil level too high?

    Got you. Not sure how clever they are. I only use one that has a tube that goes right down the dipstick into the bottom of the sump.
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Following this. Great to see. I’ve got a very rare cvx16 RC UK made model. Seriously quick machine.
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    Oil level too high?

    Ok. So is there a chance that the vacuum tube may have hit bottom and then been allowed to bend upwards, meaning it wasn’t actually taking from the lowest level perhaps ?
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    Oil level too high?

    Some later 5.0 will only take just over 4 litres (with empty filter) to show full on dipstick. Not saying this is absolutely your issue. But that’s a fact for sure. That’s the case on my 2003 5.0.
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    Boat leaning

    Deep v hulls like this can easily be affected by such things. I’d also say that unknown to some…a boat can lean into the wind too. Short version of explanation would be that if you have a wind coming at you from the port side, when on plane…to get the boat to keep a heading…you tend to steer...
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    Stingray 208 Turningpoint prop

    What exact speed did you get gps at 5000 rpm ? And was that with a 21 “ 3 blade stainless?
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    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    Hi. I’d check the shift interrupt switch assembly isn’t loose and operating when it shouldn’t. (If it’s an alpha one).
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    No bother at all. Was DP drive sure. If you’ve got drop box or iCloud, I have a video of it planing from a standstill. Likely doing 20 mph in just a few seconds.
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    Have a look at the Sealine 218 or 220. V berth double up the bow and a small 2 berth fixed cabin mid ships. Full on pocket 4 berth cruiser. Toilet and shower heads too. With hot water etc. proper wee thing. Very well known and respected boat here in Europe. This was my one. Lovely old thing.
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    Really ? It was a Sealine 218 1989. 23ft overall. VP AQ205 and 290dp variant. B5 props. Never struggled at all. Have a wee google at them. They are proper built uk heavy rough water hulls too. About 1700-1800kgs dry. About 2000kgs with fuel, gear and passengers. Honestly had plenty of power...
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    '99 125 HP 2 Stroke Merc Runs Rough at low RPM

    Is this maybe just typical behaviour of a 2+2 ? If you aren’t used to them…they can be very different from most any other engine, I’d think
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    is there an aftermarket prop for Intex trolling motor?

    Sorry to ask…but is this a genuine question ? I’m sometimes far too gullible for a prop question…but just checking this isn’t a wind up 😂
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    Sounds all good to me. 2005 boat is considered quite a new boat to me at least. As for a 4.3 not being capable or struggling to push a 20ft boat…not a bother at all. 4.3’s have been doing a good job of that for nearly half a century now. I had a 2000kgs 4 berth 23ft cruiser with a VP205 4.3...
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    Hole shot, or up easy?

    I’ve rarely opened the throttle full open from a stand still on one of the boats I have now. Big v8 with 300 odd hp…through an alpha one and a fair pitch on the prop. Never going to be good for it. I gradually increase speed in increments usually. Other outboard boats…maybe not so fragile with...
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    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    Standard procedure with these things, I’d say. Most of them stick half way or anything in between I’d think. Famous for it
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    2004 Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI-E Overheating

    I’d check that impeller again. Could have suffered since. But usually suspect the power steering cooler when this happens, for drawing air
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    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    Yes. Loads of us do this here in Scotland locally. Most in my marina have had them jammed full off, just with the hassle they can cause. Just need to pump the throttle a good few times to start and catch her as she fires. Let her warm up at a slightly high idle for a minute or so.
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    Racing Tunnel hull - need advice on long shaft vs short shaft motor

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