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    Air Chair: Recommended Resources?

    My wife and I got an Air Chair last month. We'd used an older model one a fair amount through a club but can finally go a lot more. I am at the point that I can ride it and have it under control and actually jump it a few feet in the air intentionally (and land!). I was wondering if there are...
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    Any information on Dorothy Pond in Millbury MA

    Hi iboaters! We are looking for any kind of information on Dorothy Pond in Millbury MA. Specifically: Is it a good for waterskiing? How clean is it? What is there for a boat ramp? We have tried to drive around its perimeter but the only thing that even remotely resembles a ramp is what...
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    Should we buy it? Glastron MX185

    Hey Everyone! I hope you all are having a great winter. My wife and I were at the New England Boat Show this weekend to help us decide whether to fix my Glassstream Cutlass with a blown engine or buy a new (to us) boat? When the Merc parts sellers and mechanics were telling me to not a waste...
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    FUBAR Merc 3.0

    Hello, I have 1992/3 Merc 3.0 with alpha one outdrive. The engine had been knocking (feeling like it's not in gear) at low speeds and fine at high speed, also fine at low speeds after coming from high speeds. This insinuated worn clutch dog, something I don't have the facility/tools/knowledge...
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    New Prop - Hole Shot Optimization

    1) Optimize hole shot. 2) Current prop manufacturer (unknown), model (unknown), stainless . 3) Current prop diameter and pitch: unknown, bought boat used, there don't appear to be any markings, three blade. 4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load: 4500-4800, 30mph-ish 5)...
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    Merc 3.0 Alpha 1 Dying on the Hole Shot

    Hi Guys, I briefly searched through the forums but couldn't find anything so I apologize if this is a duplicate. I had my Merc 3.0 Alpha 1 professionally winterized and just put the boat in the water for the first time this past weekend and then again yesterday. It starts fine (actually...
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    Quick Silver Throttle Trim

    Hello, I have Quick Silver throttle control with a loose, broken or faulty trim switch. The upper switch does nothing (no clicks, sounds etc.), while the trailer switch works just fine. I disconnected the plug on the trim motor and the wiring back there is in superb condition. I also was able...
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    Starter Mounting Bolt Size on Mercruiser 3.0

    Hello, I recently purchased a Glasstream 172 Cutlass with a 140HP Mercruiser Alpha 1. The 5th or 6th time I took it out, the engine wasn't turning over and when it did turn over it only stayed on for a few seconds. One of the battery leads was completely corroded and replacing that gives full...
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