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    fuel gauge

    my fuel gauge is not working properly anymore. It is a standard equipment. not sure, what is wrong. It goes down to half and then directly to empty. While cruising with the waves, the gauge goes all the way up ab down, but when fuel is less than half, it sticks to empfty, a hit on the dashboard...
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    plastic boat cover (Stamoid)

    hi there Does anyone have an idea, how long a boat cover in plastic (Stamoid) lasts? under normal condition? Best, popey
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    boat 'jumps' on the water

    hi there had just a great day on the boat. The weather was nice, not windy and the water calm. Although my boat sort of 'dances' on the water whil passing the 20 knots. At full throttle 32 knots, the boat hits hits heavily. Has this to do with the trim or just, that the boat is small? Does...
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    what gauge bulb? Starcraft American 18

    some of the bulbs of my gauges are gone. (12V) Unfortunately they are difficult to access. Does anyone have an idea, what sort/type of bulb is used? What winding do they have? Are they bush and turn? The speedometer is the big one, the water tempreature gauge is small. Thanks a lot for your...
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    composite drawing

    is there a composite drawing for the Mercruiser 165 IL 6 available somewhere? best, popey
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    oil seal

    My Mercruiser 165 il6 is leaking a bit of oil. The oil seal in front - where the v-belt is, leaks. After so many years this can happen. Is it difficult to change? Anyone experience on that? Special equipment needed? Thanks for your reply, popey:)
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    noticeable difference between a 14 1/2 RH 17 and a 15 RH 17?

    Today I am cruising with an aluminium 14 1/2 RH 17, but was told, that there is a newer (more modern version) with the size of 15 RH 17. The engine I am using it with is a Mercruiser 165 IL 6, with a sterndrive, dated 1979. Is there a reason why to change? Thanks for your advice. Best, Popey
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    gauges Starcraft American 18 - 1979

    Hi there I wrote in an earlier thread about problems with my fuel gauge. Since I am not sure if the gauge or the other part in the tank is the problem I was thinking of changing the gauge first. There are still the standard gauges for the Starcraft American 18 installed. (1979) I think of...
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    sand in the water

    what happens to the engine or the engine related parts, if sand from the water is aspired? Sometimes there is mud, dirt and sand which can not be avoided to be aspired. Regards, Popey
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    impeller

    Hi there after how many engine hours do you advice to change the impeller? Needs the waterpump as such to be changed once as well? Thanks for your answers. Best Regards, Popey
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    rpm?

    My mercruiser 165 IL6 turns about 3'400 at max speed which is equal to about 32 knots. According to the manual this should be 3'9 to 4'3.:) The rpm meter is factory fitted. When I get from about 25 knots up, it like 'bubbles' at the sterndrive. What is this related with? Prop? Trim? Thanks...
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    fuel gauge

    hi there my fuel gauge is not working properly. It goes down to about half and then stays at empty. Might be the sensor, don't know. Has anyone some experience on this? Can I just change the sensor or the entire unit? Thanks for your reply, popey
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    little oily

    after a fantastic curise I noticed, that there was some oil (few) next to the balance wheels. I guess the lock-ring leakes a bit. Is this common and can I leave it? As I wrote, only a bit and I only noticed it after a longer ride at 2000 rpm. Thanks for your anser, popey
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    fuel capacity Starcraft American 18

    Hi does anyone have an idea how big the original fuel capacity is? Unfortunately my fuelgauge is not working properly - when reaching approx. 50% it shows empty. To replace the item would be major work that have to wait for next winter. Thanks for your information. best, popey:cool:
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    water in the bilge

    Hi there I noticed, that I have some water in the bilge. Usually this is bone dry and the sterndrive was fixed last year. Is it possible (or known), that a waterpump leaks? (engine: Mercruiser 165 IL6) It is a fres water cooling system. Thanks for your answer, popey :)
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    bonding wire

    Hi there I just went through a catalogue where I found my gas deck fill. It is an Attwood item and there stand: Note: Requires a bonding wire to prevent sparking when nozzle is inserted on gas and diesel models per USCG and ABYC H-24 requirements. Question: Is this the something I have to take...
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    wooden swimm platform

    my swimming plaftorm needs to be exchanged, the existing one has rust holes in it. Do they all have different size of in order to fix it or is a standard existing? I only have one half, means from the edge to the sterndrive. Or need this be done individually? Thanks for your reply
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    3 blade 4 blade prop

    Hi there My boat is relatively short with not even 6 meters in length. While cruising slowly, the boat does not go straight, there is a need of adjusting the steefing all the time. Now I have fitted a standard 3 blade prop. Would a 4 blade be better for this? I don?t even know what sterndrive...
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    aluminium / stainless steel prop

    Hi there I am using my boat in fresh water. What is the difference between these two materials apart from the price? Thanks for your replies. Best, popey
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    antifouling in freshwater

    My antifouling is just about to have redone. I am using the boat in freshwater only and wonder, if it really needs to be done. Is this also a protection from osmosis? Thanks for your reply. Best Regards, popey
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