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    3.0 Mercruiser Alternator Belt shredded

    Is it safe/ok to drive my boat approx. 1 Mile without alternator belt? It shredded when I docked last night and I need to get it to a shop before my vacation is totally ruined :'(
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    Uh Oh Water pooring from Motor

    I have a 1988 Celebrity 181 bow-rider It has A Chevy 4.3L V6. and alpha one out drive. I de-winterized my boat yesterday evening. I hooked up my muffs in the driveway and after a couple of tries she fired right up. Everything ran good but engine ran a little hot. I had the motor cover up and...
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    A rough run

    I have a 1988 Celebrity with 4.6 l V^ and Mercruiser alpha one out drive. I redecked the boat this spring into summer (just finished 3 days ago) and decided to fire her up for the 1st time since last year. Well..... I can get it started but to keep it running I have to give it enough gas to...
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    Mounting Lounge Seats

    I have just finished redecking and carpeting my boat. I have 2 Lounge seats I need to re-install. What is the best method for mounting these seats for security and least water infiltration. Thanks all John
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    Foam Technique

    I have question on foam. Do I foam before I deck or do I cut plugs and pour 2 part foam after deck is installed and anchored? I seems to me that pouring after deck install would force the foam to all of the tiny crevices that will remain void if I foam before installing the deck. But I worry...
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    Re-decking 1988 Celebrity 181

    I removed the rotting plywood deck on my 18 y/o Celebrity 181 last fall and planned to start redecking this spring. It looks pretty bad to me as a novice boat repairman :| I have attached pictures of what I am looking at. I need some advice/suggestions. Here are all my questions as of now...
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    Re-Decking my Boat

    This upcoming off season I want to redeck my 1988 Celebrity 181.<br /><br />I am looking for various methods and materials to use. The one I like the most is Seaboard Grip-x. Is this over kill (It is on my wallet :eek: ). <br /><br />Marine Ply would be my 2nd choice. <br /><br />Is there any...
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    Replacement Boat Cover

    I have a 1988 Celebrity 181. The canvas mooring cover that came with the boat has been destroyed (don't ask :rolleyes: )<br /><br />I would like to get a new cover that snaps and zips on like the original.<br /><br />Where on earth do I find someone who makes these?<br />I have looked on line...
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