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    Water in Cylinders

    I was out boating then suddenly my engine shuts off and couldnt restart .I pull the boat out the water only to find the engine turns now and then, when it do it turns over as if it is tight so i pull the plugs out 1,3,5,7 only to find water in the cylinders the riser is not leaking what i need...
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    Smoke coming from exhaust .

    Good day my gimbal bearing begin to make noise causing my engine to bog down ...then i start to notice smoke coming from under my transom what is that ...is it from my exhaust or from my transom plate ...if so why would i get that smoke only when the bearing squealing or why do the exhaust start...
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    Outdrive paint .

    What type of paint should i get for my outdrive ?
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    Dual Prop Good ?

    What is the advantages of running a dual prop ?
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    Water Tank...Full or Half ?

    Hello everyone i would like to know if its best to run my boat with the water tank empty half or Full ,what use it is to me apart from supply me with water when out boating and how much do that amount weight(28 gallons)?
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    Boat Steering control.

    With my 25 foot regal when reversing if i turn the steering left it reverses left if i turn the steering right it reverse left same way, but if i hold the steering straight at a good speed it reverse straight any tips or help on this ?
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    what type of varnish i need to use on my exterior wood rail.

    what colour varnish should i use and my wood rail on my regal 233xl . i dont like the dark colour any suggestions ?
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    Will my typeBoat capable of dealing with deep ocean ?

    Will my Boat capable of Dealing with deep ocean (Big Waves) and for long distance what is a good cruise speed 1992 regal 233xl mercruiser 5.7 ?
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    How much Miles per Gallon should i get?

    How much miles per gallon should i get with my type boat ,mercruiser 5.7 5500 wot 15x17 prop, regal 233xl 60 gallon tank .what average miles should i be getting with a full tank of gas if my engine is properly tuned ?
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    Thermostat housing .

    If the check balls have been removed from a thermostat housing what would be the result ,and come someone tell the purose of them.
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    Gel Coat or Paint ?

    Should a boat spray by gelcoat or Paint? whats the correct thing to do i have too much conflict:rolleyes: from seamans and captains they are all experts..:)
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    Heating at hi speed and under load .

    Mercrusier heating at hi speed , risers are not blocked ,impeller is new ,water pressure is good ,hose not crink ,hose not sucking air ,water pump good,thermostat is removed,no hose is clogged, boat idle at 100 F but temperature rise rapid at hi rpm under load 5000wot .what is my problem ? 1992...
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    How thick is my boat's Hull.

    I would like to know what the thickness of my boats hull (1992 regal 233xl )
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    What is a good operating temperature?

    what temperature my engine should not exceed and what is normal ?. i notice mine intend to increase at hi speed .
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    should my blower always on?

    at what time should i be running my blower , should i always keep it on ?
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