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    Head gasket change..

    Hello, I need to change the head gaskets and my boat is at the marina in the water. Do I need to worry about water intrusion since its in the water or am I ok?
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    Another shift cable issue, Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Recently I picked up a 97 Bayliner 2655. The previous owner told me that he had replaced the lower shift cable and it might need adjustment. When I shift the drive into reverse on muffs it immediately engages the interrupt switch, it holds it in that position killing the engine. I watched the...
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    New to me boat issues

    Hi, I just picked up a 1997 Bayliner 2655 and it has a few issues.. The engine serial number is K197245 and the Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive serial number is K048006. The first problem it has is very tight steering. I pulled the clevis pin and unscrewed the steering cable and everything moves freely on...
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    Head ID

    I picked up a new manifold according to my 3.0 serial# and it doesnt line up right. Doing a little research on the web it looks like my head is from a 2.5ltr. Can anyone confirm or dispel this from the pictures, as I cannot locate a casting number on the head. Pic I found on the web:
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    New trailer for old boat

    I picked up a trailer for my 25' Cruisers Yachts, the old roller trailer is a rust bucket. Im trying to figure out how I need to set up the new trailer. It has bunks that are 11x8...Im not to sure if that is big enough. The net weight of the boat is around 4300lbs. Next question is I know I...
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    Lost in the fog...

    I went down to the Columbia river to do some Sturgeon fishing the other day and we got lost in the fog. Being that we were close to the mouth of the river I decided to stay put and call for help from the Coast Guard. They tried to send a 47' boat but it couldnt make it over the bar at the time I...
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    1975 Merc 7.5

    Hi, Picked up a 7.5 Serial #4249088 for 200 bucks. I put it in a tub and it ran great but it was not peeing any water out. I pulled the lower unit off and checked the impeller. It needs replaced, but it wasnt bad enough to not be pumping water. The only thing I could see was that the plastic...
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    Question about shift cables

    I have a 92 1950 and I was wondering if one of you with a similar model could tell me if the shift cables run over or under the side pocket on the starboard side. Thanks, Chris
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    Mercruiser 3.0 carb flooding

    1992 Mercruiser 3.0 with electronic ignition.. The other day I changed the manifold and elbow, along with a new valve cover gasket. I put the boat on muffs afterward and the boat started right up and idled perfect. I took it out on the Columbia river today and had nothing but problems. First...
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    Crankcase tube

    Anybody know if I can buy this piece circled in red? It is for my 3.0 Merc in my sig. If not, will a flame arrestor from a 3.7 fit? Thanks, Chris
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    Hey DonS..

    Have you been hitting those razor clam tides?? If not you better get your tail out there. :)
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    Looking at a boat with a 1990 120 Evinrude VRO2 with PT/T

    I'm not familiar with outboards at all. Is this motor any good, and is there anything I should check or watch for? He said he replaced the VRO pump to a VRO2 pump.....not sure what this means. Thanks
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    Welcome Cruisers Yachts owners...

    Mine is old but still solid, I'm in the process of restoring her.
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    Volvo 280 tilt lock parts...

    When I bought my boat I didn't notice it was missing one of the spring latches and the spring shaft. Where can I buy these parts besides doug russel, I had a bad experience with them and I would rather buy from someone else. Thanks
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    Aq260

    What is the best way to get this ring off? The bolts are off, the picture was taken before hand.
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