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    Are these things worth using?

    The new boat has an Alpha 1 drive and I want to make sure I do all that I can to keep it in good working order. We had used a ratchet strap on the drive of the old Volvo to hold the tilt up when trailering and take the stress off the hydraulics etc when transporting. That set up leaves a...
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    Carpet padding

    After watching a fishing show where they were talking all about their Ranger Bass Boat, and how the casting decks were padded under the carpet, I was out fishing. Spent the majority of the day bare foot on my front casting deck (plywood with Home Depot outdoor carpet) my feet got quite sore. I...
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    3.0 water outlet location

    This may be a stupid question... But being new to the Merc world, this is new to me Is the water outlet (seawater system) on a merc 3.0 right out of the bottom of the outdrive housing on the transom area? Just want to make sure this is right.
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    Charging trolling batteries from engine alternator

    I am setting up a 24v trolling motor system. What would I need in order to have the trolling batteries charge from the alternator when the engine is running? I'd prefer to do it without breaking the bank too much. Thanks for the help!!
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    Building a live well. Trying to be creative

    Starting from scratch on a boat project interior. Going to make it a "Lund Style" layout inside with two permanently mounted seats for driver And front passenger. Movable pedestals for the rear two passengers that can be moved to the bow or stern for fishing chairs. Doing a flat deck on the...
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    Need help with control parts

    Sorry if this is in the wrong section My control was disassembled by someone that should only own the tools that come with your car to change a flat. That being said, I am missing the button that allows you to operate the throttle In neutral. I can't seem to to d that part anywhere. Any way...
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    New to me, Alpha 1 w/ 3.0 140

    Picked up a Merc Alpha1 140hp for just about free and a 18' runabout and trailer. Had a Volvo before, so some of the differences are new to me. It had popped a freeze plug, and the previous owner thought the block was cracked. We started it on the hose to see what we were dealing with and it...
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    3.0 Mercruiser Replacement Engine Options

    I have the opportunity to pick up a mid 80's 18' open bow with a 3.0 Merc Alpha 1 that has a cracked block for a case of beer.. What are the options for replacement engines and/or what can I steal a short block out of to rebuild? I know that a lot of times you can get an engine from a car to...
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    Which drive is this, what to look for?

    I know Bondo, I am a glutton for punishment. Been running my Bayliner with a leaky transom lightly for trolling and fishing. Here in colorado the lakes are relatively small so the risk is a little lower. Got some ultra goop on it that is holding it water tight for now. Looking to get onto a new...
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    305ci Engine Replacement - Auto Block?

    Hi all, I spent some time searching to see if this question has been asked before. But no luck. I apologize if I am asking a question that has been answered 50 times already. I am looking at a 1985 Bayliner Capri with a 305c.i. engine and a OMC Drive. The block is cracked due to the previous...
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    Aq125/270 transom seal leak

    '84 bayliner Capri with aq125/270 combo. Have water leaking in around the out drive to transom mount area. Tried last year with some sealant and it didn't last well. Was looking into doing it right, and it seems that I have to yank the engine to do so? Is that a correct finding? Are there any...
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    AQ125A Loads Up when Trolling

    I have a 1984 Bayliner Capri 16'er with an AQ125A I/O and the 270 Outdrive. Starts and runs terrific, have fixed all the wonderful cooling issues, full tune up, good compression, timing and dwell set, etc. When we use the engine to troll, keeping the RPM's @ 1000 for over 30min it starts to...
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    Keel repair advise

    I have a 84 Bayliner Capri 16' open bow. It developed a few small leaks and had a few cosmetic damaged areas. We have sanded and figergalssed the damaged areas, and are now onto the point of making it look nice again. Since it was the keel; and lower bow area that were damaged we used the gel...
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    AQ125A Control Issue/parts nla

    I have a 1984 Bayliner Capri 16' with the AQ125A I/O with the 270 outdrive. I cant seem to figure out how to operate the throttle in Neutral for cold starting. It appears that the Control is missing a cap or part at the base of the control lever (see Pic) My question is, how can I get the...
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    1969 merc 1250 performance issue. please help

    I just bought a fiberglass 16'er with a tower of power 1250 on it. I am an automotive tech but new to the boat world. The motor fires up good and sounds good. Today was the first run at the water. Came up with two issues 1. - the motor will not come up to full speed, at full throttle it sounds...
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