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    add a battery charger

    I use to own a Ranger 175vs that had a built in battery charger for the motor and the Trolling motor. What do you think it would take to install one in my Sea Ray. It was so easy to keep the batteries charged and I didn't take them out during the winter. Just wondering.
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    Lower unit issue. Any Ideas?

    I was having some issues with the lower unit on my mercruiser when I was winterizing. Didn' have the problem before. I took the battery out then realized I needed to raise the lower unit before I parked it for the winter. When I hooked it back up the lower unit would not raise up. I messed...
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    I wanna FISH!

    He guys. I will be going from freshwater to saltwater fishing this year. (Not looking to give up freshwater fishing)<br /><br />I am wondering if you could make any suggestions on a beginners rod, reel, and lures I might want to start with. I don't want to invest to much to start with (wife will...
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    New GPS system

    I got a new ETREX Garmin 12 Channel GPS system for Christmas. You know the yellow one I am talking about. I used it on a car trip since the boat is in winter storage right now. I am hoping it does better on the water then on the road. I still haven't figured everything out on it yet. Does...
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    New GPS system

    I got a new ETREX Garmin 12 Channel GPS system for Christmas. You know the yellow one I am talking about. I used it on a car trip since the boat is in winter storage right now. I am hoping it does better on the water then on the road. I still haven't figured everything out on it yet. Does...
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    Need For Speed

    I was wondering is there another way of getting more speed out of your boat, other then getting a different prop or a bigger motor? Is there some tweaking that can be done to increase overall speed? My boat specs are listed below. :cool:
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    FISH! on the Boat trailer guide

    My father in-law just winterized his boat. He put it on his trailer when I notice something funny. A dead fish had been caught between the Hull and the bottom boat guide. :eek: He said he will just let it go until next year. :rolleyes: I though I would ask you guys if this would...
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    How much do I need?

    How much oil does the 3.0L mercruiser take. How much oil does the lower unit take? I am trying to put together a check list of supplies I need this weekend to winterize. I have most of the stuff but I may have forgotten something. Any suggestions?
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    Flushing the motor Question

    I flush the motor after each use for 10min to make sure it is clean. The other day I decided to start her up and black muck came out and then fresh water came again. This has happened twice now. I did run in some real shallow water a while back that took me a while to get out of. Do you think...
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    Pics of boats being built

    I have seen several posters who post links to websites that show the before, the constructions and after pics of their boats being restored or modified and I for one find it very interesting. The last one I just looked at belonged to Jasonj. Great series of pics jasonj. Feel free to repost here...
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    Changing the Alternator Belt on 3.0L mercruiser

    I had the alternator belt shred on me the other day. I went to several sites to see if there was anything I needed to know about changing them since the front pully is damn near touching the front engine mount. The suggestion was to hook up a engine lift and raise the motor to change the belt...
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    Depth Finder

    My depth finder seems to be giving crazy readings lately. I checked in the owners manual and did everything is asked to adjust and re-adjust but it still gives bad depth reads sometimes. Any other suggestions other then buy new? This one came with the boat when I bought it used.
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    Depth Finder

    My depth finder seems to be giving crazy readings lately. I checked in the owners manual and did everything is asked to adjust and re-adjust but it still gives bad depth reads sometimes. Any other suggestions other then buy new? This one came with the boat when I bought it used.
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    Update Winterize to do list

    I used seveal other lists posted on websites including this one to try and come up with a list I can use for proper winterization. Do me and everyone else a favor an check it over and let me know what needs to be added taken out or changed. THANKS! :D ;) <br /><br...
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    Mercruiser Manual

    I was looking to get a manual for my Mercruiser. On Mercury Marines web site it has listed INBOARD SERVICE MANUAL and ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL. Whats the difference? I have the sterdrive manual and the owners manual.
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    mercruiser water pump

    Anyone ever change the water pump for the motor? Was it Hard?
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    The Check List

    Final question of the day. Just about everyone who has owned a boat has winterized it. Not to obsess about this but it is coming on that time of year and I have never done a I/O so I am being over cautious. I own a 1999 3.0L Mercruiser and I was wondering if anyone has a step by step check list...
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    What kinda spark plugs

    Looked in the manual but not mention of spark plugs. Any suggestions on what kind I should use? 1999 3.0L Mercruiser I/O :)
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    Foggin Question

    In the owners manual it says while operating fog internal surfaces of engine by squirting 8 oz foggin oil into carburetor bores. the squirt 2 ox of fogging oil rapidly into carburetor until engine stalls. I fogged a outboard before and just squirted it into the carb. Whats the difference? Carb...
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    Flushing 3.0L Mercruiser

    I now have the owners manual for my Mercruiser. I looked up the info on flushing the motor for winter storage. Maybe I am not familiar enough with the motor yet. It says to:<br />A. Remove thermostat housing or hose and fill with coolant until block and head are full. <br />B. Remove water hose...
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