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  1. Old Yeller Boater

    2018 Suzuki 115A on a 24 ft Lexington Pontoon...what prop size

    I have a 2018 Lexington with a 115 suzuki. I want so switch to a stainless prop. I'd like to gain a little top speed, but mostly just for longevity and a good bite in the water. I pull a tube sometimes but speed nor maneuvering with that is a critical factor. With my wife and I on the...
  2. Old Yeller Boater

    2018 Lexington 523 with Suzuki DF 115 that keeps stalling

    bought this pontoon new in 2018. lately it has been stalling about every 100 yards. if I run slow RPMs, it takes longer to stall but pretty much same distance if I power up to near full throttle. still stalls. if I use the primer bulb and give it a couple squeezes, the boat will run fine until...
  3. Old Yeller Boater

    2018 DF 115 Suzuki Stalling

    bought this pontoon new in 2018. lately it has been stalling about every 100 yards. if I run slow RPMs, it takes longer to stall but pretty much same distance if I power up to near full throttle. still stalls. if I use the primer bulb and give it a couple squeezes, the boat will run fine...
  4. Old Yeller Boater

    Gear Lube Leak on Alpha 1 gen 1

    I must have done something wrong. :-( I recently removed the outdrive to replace my impeller for this season. removed outdrive, connected the lower and upper, then installed complete unit. re-filled with fresh gear oil. Now it's leaking from the seam between the upper and lower. What did I...
  5. Old Yeller Boater

    Mercruiser 3.7 Cam Seal Replacement Alternative

    I was browsing for some parts on ebay and came across this Ad. Best I can tell, they are selling plans for an alternative to the impeller off the cam. Anyone seen or researched this before? Wondering if such an option is actually viable. Mercruiser 470 485 488 Any 3 7 Liter Motor Cam Seal...
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    Speedi Sleeve for 3.7 Water Pump Shaft

    I've been doing some searches but can't find anyplace to look up speedi sleeve part numbers that will fit my water pump shaft on my 3.7 Mercruiser. Can someone point me to a place to get them? thanks!
  7. Old Yeller Boater

    3.7 Mercruiser Water Pump Leak

    so, since my old motor decided to make a big crack in the side of it's block, I found a new/used one, but the problem is it has a leak around the water pump housing. all three of the pieces there have been put on with red form-a-gasket over the existing gaskets, so my spidey senses are telling...
  8. Old Yeller Boater

    Mercruiser 3.7 cracked block

    Ok....at this point I'm pretty much heartbroken over this boat. I purchased an 87 Larson DC190 early last year and it turned into a real project to get things going. First step was overheating which I corrected with a head gasket replacement. That, along with an adjustment of the timing (it's...
  9. Old Yeller Boater

    Lower Exhaust Pipe Check for Water Leak

    I was doing some visual inspection on my water leak from my outdrive. As best I can see/feel, there are not any holes in the rubber boots. I realize that's not a definite check, but am trying to get an idea of where my problems are prior to starting to tear it apart. Looking at the gimbal...
  10. Old Yeller Boater

    Trailer SN

    So....just bought my new/old boat from someone in Ohio. Brought back to NC. In Ohio, title for trailer is not required. In NC, it is. Problem is that the VIN on the boat appears to have been hand written on a piece of paper that is sealed in plastic and attached to the frame. That would be...
  11. Old Yeller Boater

    Excellent Floor Repair.....NOT!

    So, I was working on my new-to-me 87 Larson yesterday. After troubleshooting a bad trim solenoid, I decided to pull up some carpet to check out a soft spot that I knew was there. Pics below are of what I found. :facepalm: So....I'm currently debating if I'm going to keep this boat for...
  12. Old Yeller Boater

    My Retreat

    My lakeside Villa..... "Villa Collo Rosa" My lake view from my pier.... My favorite pasttime! :D
  13. Old Yeller Boater

    mercruiser alpha 1 outdrive won't lower

    just finished replacing my starter and battery. Not sure if it is in any way related, but my outdrive will not go down either by the switch on the control, or the trim switch on the dash. I don't think I disturbed any wires. Any input on how to troubleshoot my problem? it's an 87 Larson...
  14. Old Yeller Boater

    Mercruiser 3.7 Starting Problems

    Thought I'd start my own thread to document a few thing in the hopes of someone else being able to find it in a search in the future. Now that I have my head gasket problem solved, I'm moving on to my carb issues. I'm having two problems. First, starts either warm or cold take a great deal of...
  15. Old Yeller Boater

    Mercruiser 3.7 Ignition Timing

    Need some info. My 3.7 has been upgraded to electronic ignition. Manual says ignition timing should be 4 degrees BTDC, but that's with points/condenser. Should it be different with electronic ignition?
  16. Old Yeller Boater

    $ for assistance on the water

    So....question for the masses with no right or wrong answer. Just curious to see what others do. I've been a boat owner for about 3 years and have a weekend lake place, so out fairly frequently. I've had opportunity to help a couple different people with dead boats. They have generally...
  17. Old Yeller Boater

    Is there ever a GOOD bayliner?

    I've heard people say to stay away from bayliners when considering a new boat. Is there ever a GOOD bayliner? Can anyone enlighten me as to what is "bad" about them? I've heard they are cheaply made, but what does that really mean? I'm a novice when it comes to boats. prices of bayliners...
  18. Old Yeller Boater

    Coosa Composites.

    Anyone heard of this stuff or have experience with it? The guy tells me he uses it for stringers, floor and transom. Wondering if anyone is familiar with it. http://www.coosacomposites.com/
  19. Old Yeller Boater

    Mercruiser 3.7 Head Gasket Replacement

    guys....I think I already know the answer to this, but want to confirm the gaskets I'll need to pull the head and put things back together. I can get a " Victor Reinz Engine Kit Gasket Set" which includes the head gasket plus intake, exhaust, carb and etc gaskets. What's your thoughts on the...
  20. Old Yeller Boater

    Larson with Leak into Bilge

    Reposting this from the mercruiser I/O section: I've posted some other threads with fixes that are needed to my new-to-me Larson. To recap, it appears I have a blown head on my 3.7 merc. I've also got a leak into the bilge that is a fairly good flow even when the boat is just sitting in the...
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