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    More MPI problems !

    Hi all So having not used the boat for a week or 2, I went down to start her today....not firing.. When I turn her over she doesn't even try to fire until......I let go of the key and then she sputters in a miss firing way, but no start. Tried this a few times until the smell of fuel was...
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    Possible new engine question

    So, as many will know already, I have a pretty brisk boat with a 5.0 Mpi Merc. The engine is a great thing when not throwing sensor issues at me and is in great condition.... Only thing is that I have a never ending urge to get a little more speed out of her and would love to break the 70mph...
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    Prop spinning in the current

    Hi An interesting question and thoughts sought. My mooring is on a fast flowing river. The prop spins in the flow of current. To stop this I leave it in gear. My thinking is that it will stop any un due wear on the drivetrain. What do we think...am I waiting my time ?
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    Latest MPI problem. Hoping it isn't sensor related

    Guys My recent problems have been well posted recently with superb responses. The local Merc guy has plugged in the machine and reset a few things. All has been well since. I recently started dosing the fuel with millers ecomax fuel cleaner and octane booster. As some will know, I recently had...
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    Wondering if any UK Fletchers boats have made it across the pond ?

    Hi guys Just wondering if anyone is familiar with the Fletcher boats in the US These were made and designed by a power boat guy who wanted to bring performance boats to the average joe, but also make them capable in the harsh uk waters. There is a model called an Arrowbeau 17 and although not...
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    What a fright I got !

    Guys I'm sure we have all heard the "wear your lanyard" shout hundreds of times. I'm guilty of not wearing it, in the thinking the chances of me falling out the boat are tiny, given its deep cockpit and bucket seats. So...tonight, I was hooning around and going head to head with a supercharged...
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    Mercruiser 7.4 horsepower doubts !

    Guys Please see the link below to a boat for sale over here. She is no doubt stunning, but I'm questioning the claimed horse power of the boat. The guy reckons she has twin 370hp engines. I'm pretty sure that the old carb 7.4 don't have anything like this kind of power, so I asked him if they...
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    Man....I'm never happy...

    Ok...so despite great results with the new ballistic prop...I'm reading that the enertia prop might be even quicker. I'm basing this on a chap that has a similar type boat and engine combo on YouTube. This guy went to a ballistic and was delighted...the. Tried an enertia and it went even...
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    Inner transom grease nipple coupler

    Hi Recently my local Merc dealer thought it would be the case that there is no greasing of the shaft, uj and gimbal bearing on my boat. I'm pretty sure I have a grease nipple in there on the output shaft to inner transom assembly. Am I wrong here ?.....maybe I'm getting confused with my old VP...
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    Alpha 1 and Ballistic prop at the very limit of capability

    Hi Recently, I was brave enough to attach the GoPro to the transom. I've attached a wee video (hopefully) of the results. Fascinating to the boat geeks like me. You can see the prop screw pattern when surfacing. The GoPro software allows you to slow is down where you can see the blades...
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    Michigan Wheel want to do a feature on my wee boat !

    Hi all Hate to ramble on about this, but as some will have read, I had such amazingly unexpected results with the ballistic propeller, the very helpful UK dealer called up to ask how I got on. I told him all about the extra lift and speed gained etc etc and sent him a video. Next thing, the...
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    Glastron Carlson Scimitar

    Thought this might interest the US members..... There is a chap in my marina who has a literally mint and lightly used 79/80 Glastron Carlson Scimitar T top. Man what a beautiful machine. Brown with metal shiny flake in the gel. He apparently has it up for sale and has had no bites. I'm a total...
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    North America Vs UK fuel octane rating.

    Guys I am aware that the octane rating of fuel in the US is lower than here in the UK, but can someone please clarify by how much ? I was just on YouTube and came across a video testing the difference between standard and high octane fuel. According to this video, standard US fuel is 87 ron and...
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    Ballistic Propeller on order !!??

    Hi guys Decided to take a huge gamble and order a ballistic 3 blade....in the vague hope it might give a little more than the current laser 2.... Thoughts (good or bad) welcome. Reminder of the current set up... Campion Chase 550 performance edition 5.0 mpi with cam and corsa marine exhaust...
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    Prop test prediction game for the prop experts !

    Hi So...my buddy has a maxum 2300 cuddy with a 5.7 carb and a 21" vengeance prop. Currently he is unsure whether it's a 1.62 or 1.47 ratio....I suspect the former. Here is a wee competition for the prop experts amongst you...no prizes given except bragging right, I'm afraid ! The question is as...
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    I give in. I need Mercruiser manual 31

    Hi guys I'm beginning to loose the will to live with my MPI problems. See other post. Does anyone have a link to manual 31 ? I think this covers my 2003 5.0 mpi ? Appreciated.
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    Thinking of changing from laser 2 to ballistic..same pitch

    Hi After my electrical problems are fixed (see other post...nightmare), I am thinking of trying a ballistic stainless 3 blade. Currently the laser 2 is pretty good, but could maybe do with a little more of the boat out the water at the stern. Don't get me wrong...there is only a foot or so in...
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    Mercruiser MPI fault 54 and 56

    Hi This looks as if it could be the start of my MPI problems. As some may know, I recently had a 154 fault. This was the IAC which had no been replaced and was running well. On Friday night I had a wee full throttle blast. The engine didn't seem to be performing as well as I know it can, with...
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    Evinrude 4hp twin 2 stroke

    Hi After years of boating and having owned many outboards, inboards and boats in all guises....I find myself in ownership of a wee 4hp evinrude engine This is the first time I've had an evinrude. They are not so widespread here in the uk as the usual yamaha and Mercury engines this size. She...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 exhaust bellow blowing

    Hi A friend in the marina had his exhaust bellow blow off for the third time since the new season started. Eventually I had a look at it for him, expecting the usual situation where he hadn't fitted it properly and having roughed up the surfaces. This was not the case.... Having pulled the...
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