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    vhf antennae

    Id like to see some pics of where everyone is mounting their VHF antennaes. The boat in question is my Wellcraft 200 classic. (20' bow rider) My antennae is a 8'
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    Trailer Resto

    Well I finally broke down and unloaded my boat and went through my trailer. I had been neglected for years by the PO. I dissasembled it, cleaned it, and sandblasted it and then spayed it with primer. Next I sprayed it in gloss black, added my new carpeted bunks and inner fender liners, new...
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    smart tab help

    Ok Im thinking of getting a set of smart tabs. what are the pros/cons of the stainless vs composite. I like the looks of the stainless but if the composites give the exact performance I could really use the difference in price on something else. Thanks Jimmy
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    how do i adjust my brakes?

    What is the procedure for adjusting the brakes on my trailer? it is a surge activated drum set-up. id like to get a little more braking power out of it. also is it normal to hear a loud clunk when taking off after coming to a stop? Im assuming the noise im hearing is the coupler releasing...
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    cleaning up my teak swim platform

    I am getting ready to redo the teak on my new to me boat. the wood is very weathered but it is solid. i boughtthe teak resto kit from my local marine supply store. it has a cleaner, a brightener and oil. is it ok to sand it all down smooth first? or should it not be sanded? any other tips...
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    never skied, need advise

    would it be better to start off on one ski or two?
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    reoccuring problem.. need help

    I have a new to me boat that I just put a new 350 long block in. maiden voyage went well. ran it a bout an hour with no problems. second time out it started leaking oil from the front crank seal behind the balancer. I replaced the new seal with another new seal. went back out for the 3rd...
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    mercarb rebuild help needed

    Ive got my carb torn apart and I need to soak it. what is everyone using to soak it in? ive checked napa and they have a 1 gallon bucket of carb cleaner but its $50!! can I use acetone or is there something better, or do I need the carb cleaner? Thanks Jimmy
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    ignition coil question

    Are ignition coils marine specific or can I use a auto coil? If they are specific what is different? Thanks
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    impossible??...

    I just bought my first boat. It is a 5.7 alpha one set up. when I bought it it had been sitting for 3 years untouched, the block was cracked. I just got done putting in a new longblock and redid the water pump and all bellows and gimbal bearing. When I looked at the boat the outdrive was...
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    engine coupler help

    So I have my engine out and Im waiting on my replacement from Rapido. It has been suggested to replace my coupler while its out. I didnt realize something so simple would be so expensive. Do I really need it? Can I tell by looking at it if it is in bad shape? Next Q. The coupler I have is...
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    alpha one water pump change

    ok I just removed the lower and took apart the water pump assembly. My question is do I have to use the 2-4-c lube for reassembly or could I just use ordinary wheel bearing grease? Thanks!
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    couple questions

    So im getting ready to swap in my new 5.7 long block from Rapido and Im trying to get all the parts I need ahead of time. I am going to replace the bellows kit while I have the drive off and probably the trim senders too. My questions are where is the best place to purchase these parts? and...
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    trim problem

    I have alpha one drive with two switches for the trim one says trim other says trailer. the trim button works to go down but not up and the trailer button works up but not down. are my senders bad you think?
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    need a replacement long block. where to buy?

    ok I am replacing my 305 i/o alpha one with a 350. i need a marine longblock with 4 bolt mains, one piece seal, centerbolt valve covers and a roller cam. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to buy?
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