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    Another Starter Question--How do I get this damn thing off?

    I've googled this one to death to no avail.<br /><br />I've got a 1984 Starcraft Islander 261 with a Mercruiser 185 inboard, which is a Chevy V6. <br /><br />The starter is on the left lower side of the motor as you are facing the back of the boat.<br /><br />The bottom of the motor is about 6-8...
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    Need a new starter...where can I find one?

    Hey all, my starter is bad. I have to bang it with a wrench to make it crank. Not good when you have a leaky boat. <br /><br />Can anyone point me to where I can find an application guide to find the part number I need. I can't afford Genuine Merc.<br /><br />My boat has a 1984 Mercruiser...
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    Transom Repair Kit: OEM or Aftermarket?

    Guys I've dived in and taken my stern drive off to change the outdrive bellows. Guess I'm supposed to grease the parts and change the gimbal bearing too. <br /><br />I'm finding Mercruiser kits online and in town for 150-175. I can get an aftermarket kit for 99 bucks. Is it worth it to get...
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    How would a pro...FIND A LEAK?

    Art, Trent, thanks for the reply on my other thread. To tell you the truth, I can't be sure that the outdrive is the source of the leak. When we took it out after float testing it the other day we looked all over for the leak but couldn't find it. It seems to be a slow leak, or maybe at that...
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    CUT IN EXHAUST BAFFLES-Can this cause the boat to leak?

    I have an Alpha One outdrive. I inspected the bellows and couldn't find any cuts in the U-Joint or shift bellows. I did find a cut in the exhaust bellows but someone told me that a cut there can't cause the boat to leak. The cut is 1.5 inches long.<br /><br /><br />Thanks,<br />Trent
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    Good place to buy boat seats?

    Hey all, I recently got a boat that is in need of some work. It is a 1973 starcraft Islander. I want to put some bench seats in the back, but was really suprised to find that they are running around 200-300 bucks, and 4-500 for a fold out. <br /><br />Does anyone know of a good place, online...
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    Good place to buy boat seats?

    Hey all, I recently got a boat that is in need of some work. It is a 1973 starcraft Islander. I want to put some bench seats in the back, but was really suprised to find that they are running around 200-300 bucks, and 4-500 for a fold out. <br /><br />Does anyone know of a good place, online...
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    Mercruiser 195...changing/repairing outdrive bellows?

    Dear everyone,<br /><br />I'm new to this forum, but there seem to be some awfully knowledgeable people here. I hope this isn't a dumb question.<br /><br />I've got a 1973 Starcraft Islander with a Mercruiser 195 powerplant and the original outdrive. I believe the bellows leak. How difficut...
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    Mercruiser 195...changing/repairing outdrive bellows?

    Dear everyone,<br /><br />I'm new to this forum, but there seem to be some awfully knowledgeable people here. I hope this isn't a dumb question.<br /><br />I've got a 1973 Starcraft Islander with a Mercruiser 195 powerplant and the original outdrive. I believe the bellows leak. How difficut...
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