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  1. JimS123

    3.0 Mercruiser Still Overheating

    Worked fine on the muffs and most of the first day's outing. Then came in a no-wake zone and docked at a restaurant when it started to overheat. Got up to 180 or so on my gauge. Replaced the entire water pump and the thermostat. Next time out the gauge showed about 150-155, vs the 140 it had...
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    3.0 Mercruiser Still Overheating

    Worked fine on the muffs and most of the first day's outing. Then came in a no-wake zone and docked at a restaurant when it started to overheat. Got up to 180 or so on my gauge. Replaced the entire water pump and the thermostat. Next time out the gauge showed about 150-155, vs the 140 it had...
  3. JimS123

    3.0 Mercruiser Still Overheating

    Worked fine on the muffs and most of the first day's outing. Then came in a no-wake zone and docked at a restaurant when it started to overheat. Got up to 180 or so on my gauge. Replaced the entire water pump and the thermostat. Next time out the gauge showed about 150-155, vs the 140 it had...
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    Surge Brakes

    Never had brakes before. Considering a trailer with surge brakes, that has the Back-up disable feature. The towcar will be a Chevy Traverse with a class 3 package and a 7 pin connector. Having been using a 7 to 4 pin adapter. So, now I need a 7 to 5 pin adapter. The Car Owners manual says...
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    Impeller Quality

    I usually change impellers based on running time, not age. My target is 100 hours. We have several boats, thus the 3.0 liter Mercruiser gets little use. I usually change the impeller after about 6 years, and every time I do an inspection shows that I really didn't need to change it yet. Had...
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    "Canvas" Color

    In the olden days boat canvas was real canvas and it was either tan or green. Then in the '70's and '80's it was mostly white vinyl. Today Sunbrella comes in every color of the rainbow. The fad these days is black. Just a fad. But what's cooler to sit under? In these dog days approaching...
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    SeaRay SPX 190 Outboard

    Anybody own a '17 or '18 version of the subject model? Looking for comments or criticisms.
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    Bellows & Impeller Cost

    Looking at replacing he bellows on a 3.0 Liter Merc pre-Alpha. The dealer said the part came in a "kit" and included a new shift cable. What's the going rate parts and labor? Also, its time for a new impeller. What should that set me back?
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    Trailer guides

    I used to have side guides with rollers. Real slick. My new boat has ALL Stolz self centerers and it is super slick. I used to think that roller bunks were the cat's meow, but with EZSlides on the bunks and the Stoltz's, there is no need for the roller bunks OR the side guides.
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    Proper set up for roller trailers and aluminum hulls?

    Really slick setup. Anyone with a bunk trailer would be envious (or they should be if they knew what they were doing). Yours is the only trailer I ever saw that was actually better than mine.....LOL..
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    Web Site Problem?

    Never had an issue before. Today my Norton keeps giving an error message stating that I'm being attacked by a Web attack JSCoinminer virus of some sort every time I open this site. Any truth to the problem?
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    Trailerable Cover?

    That's a pretty poor writeup if you ask me. The generic descriptions talk about "trailerable covers", but the specific writeup doesn't indicate one way or the other. Those that are trailerable usually show the straps in the picture. Since this one does not, and there is no indication of any...
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    New garage

    The minimum size should be 24x24. That will hold a 19' runabout. If you have a swing tongue it would probably hold a 20 footer. Install an 8" high garage door. That will fit most any boat that will fit in 24'. Install one 16' door, and have it within 2' of the side. That will give you...
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    New bloke throwing a curve ball - Scratch building an old classic w/ a modern twist

    My first boat was a plywood 16' runabout that I built when I was a freshman in the University. Awesome experience. The whole family helped. My Grandpa was a retired carpenter so it was as much a joy for him as it was for me. I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. The first date I had...
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    Your boats winter pictures?

    In the "boathouse" snug as a bug in a rug. Just pumped up the tires and greased the wheel bearings today. The gas tank is full and the battery in the basement. Come Spring she'll be back on the water with only 5 minutes needed to reinstall the battery. Boy I just love the new 4-stroke...
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    anyone used T&H mini Jacker Jack plate for kicker motor?

    Over the years I have had several adjustable brackets and all were trashed after the second outing. Except one - my OMC bracket, which unfortunately hasn't been manufactured in 20 years. The OMC has a gas cylinder, not the crummy springs. After 34 years it still works perfect, it's easy to...
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    3.5 HP Merc 4-stroke as a Kicker

    The std prop is a 7" pitch and Mercury doesn't offer any other good options. However, Tohatsu sells a 4.5" pitch, which IMHO should be better if the motor is being used as a kicker on a heavy boat. Anyone with any real life experience with this combination?
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    Mounting downriggers

    I have a 3 piece taffrail that was OEM to the boat. If you only have narror side decks you could easily thru bolt a set yourself. Attached to the side rails I mounted a 12" x 60" piece of stained and varnished white oak using QD clamps. When I'm not trolling the whole board comes off easily...
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    Downriggers on 1991 Bayliner Capri 1850

    Best picture I can come up with for now, and its not a Bayliner....but... I have a 3-piece taffrail. One piece is across the stern and one piece on each side. They mount on a side deck and only take up a couple inches. My downriggers are bolted to a 10" x 60" x 1" piece of stained and...
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    Looking for a quick and easy way to stow dock lines after shoving off

    Loose lines are a safety hazard, plus they get filthy. Storage in a locker is OK, but quick access is a problem. Center consoles have notably less storage space. I hang the lines on line menders. They stay clean, dry fast and are readily accessible.
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