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    Throttle control

    What does this lever do?
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    Oil injected Mercury

    Hello, My dad passed away in January and my mom wants me to sell their boat for her. It's a 1988 Alumicraft Trophy 170 with a 60 Hp Oil injected Mercury. My dad bypassed the oil injection system and used an external gas tank and mixed the oil himself into the tank. I remember years ago he told...
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    Hose laying in bilge

    Hello. I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo penta engine. There is a1/2 inch hose attached to the engine marked in red. The other end is cut off at an angle and just laying loose . Any idea what the hose is for?
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    steering actuator

    I have a leaking steering actuator. I have it removed from the boat. I bought the new seal kit. Does anyone have a good video on how to replace the seals. There are only 2 on YouTube.
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    Truck for towing

    Hello, I have a 25-foot cruiser that weighs 4300 Lbs and the trailer probably weighs 1000 Lbs. The truck I have now is a 2010 F150 4.6L V8 with a towing capacity of 5500Lbs . I'm looking for a new to me truck and came across a 2019 GMC Canyon SLT 3.6L V6 with a tow capacity of 7600Lbs...
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    Draining the block

    On a Volvo Penta 5.7 L I take the hoses off the thermostat housing and drain them. I also open the blue petcock valves on the manifold. Is it necessary to open the brass plugs on the ends of the manifolds as well?
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    Leaking steering actuator.

    Hello, I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo Penta with a leaking steering actuator. Very common problem I hear. I got the actuator removed today. 5-star marine in Florida offers a rebuild service for $ 450.00 plus parts. Or I can order the new seal kit for $ 75.00 and do it myself. Has anyone bought...
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    Snap in carpet

    I want to replace my snap in carpet. What type of carpet is used for this? Any sources I can check? I’m thinking of buying the material and making them myself. I know you can get a special tool that attaches to a sewing machine to sew on the banding on the boarders.
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    Won’t stay running

    Hello, I have a 2001 5.7l GS. It won’t stay running unless the key is held on. I have 12 volts at the ignition switch on the red battery wire. I have 12 volts on the purple ignition wire when the switch is in the run position. I don’t have any voltage on the yellow Solenoid wire while in the...
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    Power steering leak

    Hello I have a power steering leak on the bottom of the actuator where there is a bolt with a cotter pin through it. How can I fix this? Thanks
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    Power steering fluid

    I need power steering fluid. Do I have to use Dura Plus? None of the marine stores are open today
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    portable jump starter.

    I have a 25-foot cruiser and was thinking about getting a portable jump starter. looking for recommendations on which one to get.
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    No power to start the boat

    I'm still having trouble with my 2001 5.7 L GS. I went through all the connections, and they are good. As soon as I start the boat the engine turns over then all power is lost to the ignition, and it acts like both batteries are dead which they are not. The other day I ran about a mile, and...
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    Dead in the water

    Hello, I have a 2001 Volvo Penta 5.7L GS. Today I left the Marina and got about a mile away. As soon as I increased speed the engine backfired and quit. I tried to restart the boat but it would not turn over at all. No power going to the starter. One battery is brand new the other is a...
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    Fuse block

    Hello, I have a Glastron Gs249. The previous owner cut the mounting studs off the fuse block. Now there is no way to mount it. It’s just flopping around under the steering column. The fuses are real loose also. Any recommendations for a new fuse block that would be secure and accessible? Thank you
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    Oil Type?

    Hello, I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo Penta. Then Manual calls for 30W Synthetic Dura Plus by Volvo. If I can't find that brand, what would you recommend? Thanks
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    Crooked boat on trailer

    Hello I have a 25 foot cruiser that know matter what I do, always tilts to the right on the trailer. I’ve tried different depths when loading the boat. I don’t power load it. The rollers measure the same distance on each side. Any recommendations?
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    Chart plotter

    Hello, I currently use Navionics on my cell phone. I would like to get a chart plotter and download Navionics to that. There is so much to choose from I'm over whelmed. I'm looking for somethin under $500.00. I don't need the fish finder part of it . Any advice would be great. Thanks
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    Mystery hose

    Hello, I have a 2001 5.7L GS Volvo Penta. On the starboard side of the engine there is a hose just laying outside of the bilge . The end of the hose is cut at an angle. The other end goes under the engine. Is this a hose for draining the oil if you dont want to pump it out?
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    Surge Brakes

    I have a trailer with surge Brakes. Is it very obvious when the trailer is braking? I can't tell. When I get home I put my fingers on the rotors to see if they are a little warm and they are not. You would think if they were working the rotors would be a little warm. What is a good way to...
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