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    Mercruiser 350 Ticking Sound - W/ Video

    Hello, I have a 1997 Mercruiser 350, that is making a ticking (metal on metal) sound while revving. It also happens while I am underway / under load. It starts happening around 2k RPM and doesn't seem to be rpm dependent or constant. Here is a video...
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    Liberator 211 - Finally In the Water

    It's been a long process, but I have restored a Four Winns 211 Liberator that needed a new deck and carpet. Here is a picture of her sitting in her slip for the summer. Thanks everyone on this forum for great answers to all the questions I have posed. Enjoy!
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    New '87 Boat with '97 350 - What looks wrong

    Bought a 1987 Four Winns Liberator 211, it has a 1997 350 with an alpha drive. Obviously the boat was re-powered. I am trying to figure out what parts might have been kept from the 87 motor, and what is from a 97. Also, I have never owned a inboard, I am looking for information about this...
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    Replacing 3 wire Alternator with 1 wire

    Hello, I have a 97 350 with an Alpha drive, that has a bad alternator. I purchased a 105Amp single wire Delco alternator and have a couple questions about replacing it. From the wiring diagram and some things I have read online, the Orange wire (See pic) is the positive wire, and goes over...
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    New Boat - Four Winns Liberator

    About 3 years ago I purchased my first boat with a lot of great feedback and input from this community. It was a 16ft Starcraft Super Sport. I have then since totally restored it, and have really enjoyed boating around New England. But I guess as what happens to many people, I wanted...
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    Charging Issue? Altenator Problems?

    I took my new to me four winns liberator 211 out for the first time the other day and when I started the boat I believe the volt meter was reading 13V, then after driving around for 30 minutes it was reading 10.5V-11.5V. The boat has two brand new batteries, and I haven't had a chance to go...
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    Year / Model Clarification

    I just purchased a 1984 Four Winns Liberator, The engine has been replaced and I am try to figure out what year / model the engine is. The Number on the plate right near the starter says: K282550, I have looked at the chart which shows what years where made from when to when, but I am still a...
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    Location of Bilge Pump Discharge - Starcraft 16' SS

    I am looking for advice on where to locate my bilge pump discharge fitting. Previously I ran the discharge hose up through the spashwell and out over the transom. I am thinking about locating it on the starboard side about 3 inches forward of the transom, about 3-5 inches down from the...
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    Painting Curved Stripes - Starcraft 16' SS

    I am restoring my 79 16' SS and would like to paint the original style stripping on the hull. My questions is how do you mask off a curved line. I can take this image and expand it and try and make a template out of multiple pieces of paper, but I am not sure what the best way is to transfer...
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    Starcraft 1978 16' SS Restoration - Multi-year Project

    Hello, I have been meaning to start my restoration thread for a long time. I am new to owning a power boat, and purchased this Startcraft 16' SS after being encouraged by many of the members here. Original "Should I buy this" thread: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=245358 I bought...
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    Anyone know how to remove this trim piece?

    I am trying to remove the rub rails, I have removed the piece on the transom and removed the rivet holding the rub rail in place in the stern, now I am trying to remove the aluminum trim piece in the bow right in front of the bow light. There were 4 rivets on the bottom side that I drilled out...
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    Dockside Manners - The US Coast Gaurd

    I am new to boating, and just finished fixing up a 1978 Starcraft 16" SuperSport. I was down at the boat launch into the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook CT. This is a ramp on a river about 1 mile from the ocean. I was down there on my day off just watching some boats launch in preparation...
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    1978 70hp Hot Start Problems

    Hello, I have a 1978 Evinrude 70hp, we were out on the lake on Saturday cruising around for a few hours. The problem I am having is when I turn the engine off, and let it sit for approximately 10 - 60. The engine starts easily after sitting, but when I engage the forward drive and go to...
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    1978 70hp Evinrude Getting Shocked

    Hello, I recently purchased a 1978 Evinrude 70hp engine, I have been able to get the engine running on muffs at home, but noticed when I touch the any of the sparkplug wires while the engine is running I get shocked. Any ideas what causes this? I searched around this site but didn't find...
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    Looking at my First Boat

    Hello, My name is TJ and I have been into sailing all my life. I am just now looking at buying a motor boat to go up and down the Connecticut river. As I was driving to work the other day I passed a boat for sale that looked like it might fit my price range <$1000. I would like to get some...
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