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    Mercruiser 5.7 with carb and Gen 2 Alpha one overheating, smoke, taking on water

    You probably had a hose clamp fail and water from that hose filled the bilge while at the same time was not supplying water to the engine.Check every hose starting with the hose from the transom to the power steering cooler and go one by one from there.Post back results.Charlie
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    Using hose flush to cool engine.

    Water pump for sure.Not worth the risk.I once had a seller demo a Grady with 150 for me and did the same improper method with the motor.I stopped him and turned off the key immediately.Explained that it is not the correct method.Put muffs on it and ran it and it overheated on muffs.I asked him...
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    Listing to starboard

    A 13 footer does not weigh a heck of a lot.If you have a battery ,put that and the portable gas tank on the opposite side.You gotta shoot for some balance to help you cause.Charlie
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    Simplest 2 Battery Setup?

    You got a few great ideas HOWEVER you asked for the simplest approach and that would be to parallel the batteries and add quick disconnect battery terminal to one of the batteries.Simple,cheap ,safe and will only take a few minutes to do.Charlie
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    Pumping out my head issue - vent??

    Def not a 2 person job.Did you try a different pumpout station??? Perhaps a newer station with a newer pump or end nozzel.Prob not a vent but its easy to check.Charlie
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    Old resin paste and liquid hardener....still good?

    It aint curing.......
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    Trim tab feedback

    I would start at the prop.The prop you have is prob the correct prop if you didnt have all the extra weight in the stern.You need to try a larger prop to get more "dig" into the water.Also a doel fin will get the stern up as well.Personally I would try this before getting involved in trim tabs...
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    Universal cover over factory cover

    Great idea however a blue poly tarp is a better idea.thats what I do.A cover on a cover will not air out and dry properly.A tarp is easier,cheaper and will give you all the airflow needed.Also in winter ,snow will slide off of the tarp much easier than any cover especially if pitched...
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    Cover waterproofer that wont ooze oily residue

    2 things.First visit the sunbrella website and follow the instructions on cleaning fabric.I recommend a large storage bin or bathtub depending how how large the canvas is.I also recommend a hand washing gently.You may be shocked at how dirty the water becomes so you may want to wash twice and...
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    Old resin paste and liquid hardener....still good?

    I have a "no big deal" repair to make in a seat.A little fiberglassing would be perfect. I have a can of resin paste with a small tube of liquid hardener.Very old ,I used it for a small repair many years ago.Everything about it looks fine but who knows?? Anyone know about a shelf life once...
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    Cover waterproofer that wont ooze oily residue

    You most likely treated dirty canvas.Canvas should be clean before treated.Charlie
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    Buy it... spray your canvas and find out...We would like to hear results.Please post.
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    gonna go with small black fuel line zip tie that i bought when replacing my Yamaha fuel pumps.Anyone know if it makes a difference if the drive is in raise position when doing this? Charlie
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    Been using it for years,it is so reasonably priced that I do the outside of my canvas and after it dries I do the inside and get multi-season protection.Highly recommend!! Charlie
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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

    What model? size? engines ? Drive? Have a buddy that had one and it was a very nice boat with mechanical setup similar to Searay and Regal.Charlie
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    Thanks .So I should assume both of mine are gone?? I have twins and neither have a zip or crimper on the bellows.Very strange ....But possible.
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    Help Diagnosing carb vs ignition problem, 5.7 mercruiser

    When this is happening,pull dist cap and look inside for any condensation.Had same issue years ago same motor 5.7 and that solved it every time.Also had some green on the inside ig cap contacts from the condensation.Charlie
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    Outdrive does not want to re -install in boat

    Its a 50/50 proposition all the time.Goes right on sometimes and sometimes not.Just loosen up everything ,pull the drive back several inches until you can turn the prop ccw.Turn the prop 1/2 turn which will change the position of the shaft and then try installing again.It should go on with a...
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    Having a brain fart...I have viewed this many many times but drawing a blank .Installing on of my alpha drives yesterday,I thought something didnt look right on the end of the shift cable bellows.I thought I remembered seeing a crimp or small zip tie on the end but didnt see any so I looked at...
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    Search for canvas

    Try this,they are an oem canvas producer for most manufacturers.i bought a full set up from them for my Grady white Great Lakes Boat Top: Boat Canvas - Original Factory ... https://greatlakesboattop.com Charlie
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