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    Future of Recreational Boating?

    I come from a long line of recreational boaters and many of my best childhood memories are boating related... I own a classic outboard runabout that has been in several boating publications that can no longer be operated at any of my old stomping grounds because it is 2 stroke technology...
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    Battery Jumper Cables... keep a set on board?

    New to I/O boating... Just wanted to know if a set of jumper cables is worthwhile having when on the water. I've always carry a set in my cars without every having to use it... Several times they have come in handy to help a stranded motorists or co-worker. My old 35hp outboard could be...
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    Hour Meter Question... Key left on for 29.4 hours

    Had the boat at the Dealers for service and they left the key on for 29.4 hours... the battery was almost dead... I could hear the radio playing faintly when I walked up to it. My boat only had 30 hours on it and now shows 59.4 from leaving it there overnight and picking it up after work the...
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    Another Post about possible coupler failure?

    2003 Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha Drive with about 30 hours total since new... Spent the last two evenings reading every post I can on the symptoms. History: Buddy bought boat new and used it a couple of times at Lake Shasta in the first two years. I bought it because my old Trusty 35 hp Lark...
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