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    Wall of Shame

    OK I admit to being a bone head and deserving of being on the wall of shame but I still need help. Took my son on a last minute fishing outing and forgot to put the transom plug in -- Mercrusier 4.3 --2003 Trophy 2052. At first not much happened because the oil drain hose prevented great...
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    Exhaust bellows question

    I just had routine maintenance work done on my alpha 1 -- this included new bellows, pipes, and a new gimble bearing etc. The mechanic replaced the exhaust bellows with a straight rubber pipe and not the bellows. I hate this thing -- it's so loud you can hardly hear yourself talk. Also...
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    Merc Cruiser flushing problem

    I ran the boat for three hours yesterday evening -- no problems. This morning when I flushed the engine some problems developed and I would appreciate some input. First -- the engine is a MercCruiser 4.3 with an Alpha stern drive. I flush with the factory earmuffs and the Salt Away system. I...
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    2052 help

    I ran the boat for three hours yesterday evening -- no problems. This morning when I flushed the engine some problems developed and I would appreciate some input. First -- the engine is a MercCruiser 4.3 with an Alpha stern drive. I flush with the factory earmuffs and the Salt Away system...
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    Odd temp gauge concern

    I recently purchased a used 03 2052. It's a 4.3 Merc Cruiser I/O. On the initial shake down run with a Merc Cruiser mechanic aboard everything seemed fine. When running the boat I glance at the temp gauge occasionally and it seems to run at about 150 degrees. When I flush the engine (using...
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    Chart Plotter Install

    I?ve just purchased a 2003 2052 and have some questions about how to install a chart plotter. First where?s the fuse block? I can?t find access to the dash panel. There is a vented metal plate on the ceiling of the cabin just behind the bump out where the dash is located but there appears...
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    Buying new Trophy

    Hello all -- I'm new to the forum and boating. I have just purchased a 2003 Trophy 2052 (pending sea trial) that appears to be very clean. I would appreciate any help on what to look for during the trial which won't be until next spring. I saw the posts on the live well problems. Unfortunate...
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