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    Water in oil, water spilling from #1 spark plug socket

    I know now why they say BOAT = Bring out another thousand :/ I have an 1987 merc 350 5.7 competition ski, I check the oil every time before I go out, last time it was ok. Went out for the entire day and no problem. I had been planning to change my oil so yesterday I hooked up the water...
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    87' Merc 5.7 Competition ski alternator upgrade

    So I have an upgraded audio system in my boat, I decided to upgrade my factory alternator to this unit from Amazon. It seems to be "plug and play" but I have read several places that I need to upgrade my wiring if I'm upgrading the alternator. Is this true and is it just the Orange power wire...
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    Where is my fuel filter? 1987 merc 5.7L

    So my engine died randomly and couldn't get it to fire back up. Took it home let it sit for a few days and it fired right back up and died several moments later, tried to start it and it took several attempts but it started.. I ran some seafoam through the engine and haven't been able to...
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    Removing interior, cant get shifter off.

    Hello, I was hoping it would be a simple screw or something and the handle would slip right off, but I've unscrewed all visable screws and still nothing.. I was hoping to avoid dismantling the whole assembly, but is that what I'm most likely going to have to do? Boat is 1985 Webbcraft Dynasty...
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    Trying to identify outdrive model

    Just started working on this boat I inherited. It's an 85 Webbcraft dynasty with a merc 350 5.7L 260hp. The outdrive as you see needs to be replaced, what are my options for an even swap? Any guesses on what model outdrive this would be?
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    1985 Webbcraft Dynasty restore

    Hello all, my cousin passed away last year and left us his boat. For the longest time I thought I was Wellcraft until I actually looked closer and notived it said Webb not Well lol. Anywho the boat was parked in his private dock in his backyard for several years. He used to take us out on it...
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    Boat not getting any speed

    Hello everyone, I'm new to these forums and big boating. I previously owned a 17ft bayliner capri which I have sold, now I am owner of a 1978 27ft bayliner victoria sunbridge. It has a volvo penta chevy 350 5.7L. I recently did a good tune up on the engine (cap, rotor, plugs, points &...
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