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  1. hivoltg

    Thrust washer question

    Is the thrust washer a wearable part? Do they need replaced at certain intervals? I'm replacing my prop soon and im wondering if you guys replace the thrust washers at the same time or not. My thrust washer in good shape, I have removed my prop before for maintenance. I just wasn't sure and I...
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    Drained the water fuel seperator - Thoughts?

    I have a new to me boat and she runs great. I clean the carb fuel filter everytime after I take her out and usually find a small amount of stuff in it. Im big on preventative maintenance and I like working on the boat. I put on a new water/fuel separator filter when I got the boat, and I...
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    Boats and HOA's

    I have been fighting with my home owners association about having a boat at my house ever since I get her home. Its something I never thought of when I purchased the boat. Im winning the fight...for now. I wanted to make people aware of the issue that have an hoa (read the rules before you...
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    Bow eye safety chain?

    Is a bow eye safety chain required by law? (Im in Texas) I have never seen one on a trailer until recently. I don't remember ever having one on any of our boat trailers as a kid. I cant find anything on the books about this. I think its a great idea like transom straps (which I use) but they...
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    Teak wood swim plateform restore help

    I know how to turn a wrench with the best of them but I admit I don't do well at all at carpentry and could sure use some help Im working on a 1977 Wellcraft Suncruiser. She runs great after all the maintenance and mechanical restoration I have done. Im now focusing my attention on making her...
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    MC-1 Magnetic drain plug question

    I have a 77 Wellcraft suncruiser 2000 and I have been doing all the maintenance I can since I dont have a crystal clear picture of the history on this boat. I was told the outdrive was just rebuilt. I changed gear fluid and it looks good during the impeller & housings replacement. I noticed my...
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    Exhaust manifolds and risers water line upgrade help

    New to the forums and could use some expert advise. I have a 1977 Wellcraft Suncruiser 2000 with a 351 Windsor engine. Mercruiser 888 setup. It had 35 year old log style exhaust manifolds and risers. Still working btw. I figured it was time to upgrade them. Yesterday was very fun getting them...
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