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    Coating engine to prevent corrosion ?

    I always see a lot of condensation on my engine during the summer when its cold. Do you guys recommend any kinds of sprays to coat the engine and accessories with that's safe for rubber and electronics that won't 'burn' off? Also, any solvents to clean my Bravo 3 with?
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    serpentine belt not turning

    Got the boat all cleaned and put water to it with the hose. Started it, started up right away. Looked in engine saw water coming out of a hose I forgot to hook back up. Fixed it, started up again and it started to squeal, the belts not moving. Took the belt off and confirmed the sea water pump...
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    New gauges for my Rinker

    Hello, I am thinking about updating the gauges on my 2000 Rinker Captiva 232. I found a few design I like on the Great lakes marine website. My question is wiring. What kind of wiring or plug style should I look for when shopping?
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    Where can i get a replacement gauge cluster?

    I have a 2000 Rinker Captiva 232 Melenium Edition Cuddy. My current gauge cluster is weathered and not very nice looking. Where can I get either a OEM or aftermarket gauge cluster?
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    winterizing question

    Hello, I have a 2000 Rinker 233 and am winterizing it for the first time. Has the Bravo 3 out drive (OL413134) and a mercruiser 350 mag MPI. (0L092310). I would like to have someone confirm the number of blue water drain plugs that's on the motor for me. My next step is to remove thermostat and...
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    Which number service manuals do i need?

    I have a 2000 Rinker Captiva 206 I am thinking about attempting to winterize it myself. I am looking for the service manuals for the engine and drive to see where all the drain plugs are, filter numbers, etc. Does the out drive need to be aligned every year? This part seems intimidating. Thanks...
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    fuel sender unit location.

    I have a 2000 rinker Captiva 232 Melenium Edition with the 5.7L Merc. My fuel gauge is reading at half tank however when filling the boat up I had fuel come out leading me to believe it was full. Went up and turned key on and its at half tank. Where's the fuel tank/sender at? Thanks guys
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    trim gauge inop

    I have a 2000 Drinker captive 232 with a Bravo 3 twin prop out drive. S/n OL413134. Trim gauge on dash is not working. I noticed on the out drive , on the rt hand side of the drive there is the thing with two wires running into it. Is that the trim sender or is it the trim stop setting? Those...
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    Looking at a tritoon with a Merc I/O

    Hey guys, me and the wife have our 92 rinker up for sale and found a tritoon with an I/O Mercruiser. It is a 2004 Weeres 220 Tri-Toon Pontoon. I have never heard of Weeres before, but at 10k it seems like a good deal. I am however wondering why it is so cheap. I would think an I/O would be...
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    Prop will not trim all of the way up

    Hello, I have a 92 Rinker with a Alpha I Gen II outdrive. The trim guage shows its about 3/4 the way up. It worked fine last summer. Had it professionally winterized. Goes down just fine and back up to where it is now like it is all the way up. There is about 4-5 inches of the hydraulic piston...
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    Serpentine belts

    Do you guys relieve the tension on your accessory belts/serpentine belt for the winter? Also, how often should I pull the carburetor to clean/inspect? The previous owner of my 92' rinker captiva 206 said there's some kind of inline screen (brass maybe) that clogged on him one summer and caused...
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    Storing boat with outdrive down?

    I had a local dealership winterize my boat and never told me I should lower it once I get it stored. Should I lower it? If so why? Thanks!
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    ? on Starting my boat

    Hello all, i am new to boating and bought a 1992 Rinker Captiva 206 with a Mercruiser I/O. When starting the motor cold, the previous owner said to push the throttle back and forth a few times before cranking, then push in the "Throttle Only" botton and push it forward until it stops (not all of...
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    Lower end lube-What kind?

    Hello, Can someone inform me of what kind and weight of gear lube the below motor takes? It is Model #: E85TLCSA S/N #: J000195 Evinrude 85 HP Power tilt and trim Electric start 20 inch shaft 1980 model. Thank you!
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    How to connect throttle/shift controls to outboard??

    Re: How to connect throttle/shift controls to outboard?? The motor is at my buddies house, so I cant give the SN to you at this moment, it is a long shaft, electric ignition in line-4. I hope that helps for now until I get the number. Picture is attached
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    How to connect throttle/shift controls to outboard??

    Hello, I just bought a Thunderbolt 500 50hp outboard. The guy i bought it from had all the controls connected and we disconnected everything so I could bring it home. That being a few weeks ago, I have NO idea of how to reconnect the throttle/shift control cables. Any help would be appreciated...
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    Outboard too big for my boat?

    Hello All, I just bought a 1972 Viking Deck Boat from a guy along with a 1973 (i think) Mercury 800 Thunderbolt 80HP. Here is where I have a question, the boat used to have an inboard/outboard in it. Will the exsisting transom hold my motor? It is not rotted, but some of the wood is missing so...
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    What is this exit hole used for?

    Hello everyone, I just got a 1976 Viking Deck boat and I noticed that one of the bilge through-hull holes (i think it is for the bilge anyways) is well under the water line. There is also one above the water line. Are both for bilge? I don't see any use for putting an open hole with a white hose...
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    New to the forum, need boat wiring help!

    Hello Everyone, I just picked up a 1976 Viking deck boat (for a real good price) . I know there are a lot of wiring diagrams for boats out there on the web, as well as on iboats.com but I want to get help specifically for my situation. First off, I am just getting into electrical wiring, so If...
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