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    Used boat Lift - Average life?

    Hello, We are considering getting a slip next year vs trailing. Looking at boat lifts i have found one that is for sale in the same marina so the convenience of the move is worth a bit. My bigger question is around average life of a lift. The one i am looking at is a 2003 HydroHoist. I...
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    Changing Water Pump, do I need face setting tool?

    hi i just ordered a water pump kit and it got here today. I just noticed it doesnt come with the face seal installation tool in the kit. how can i install the o-ring on top of the housing without the tool? Thanks, Mitchell
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    Replacing Oil Bath Bearings

    Hi, I need to replace the bearings and races on my trailer. I have done it on standard grease hubs but my new to me boat has Oil Bath Hubs (Trailer Buddy UFP GOLD). After reading i get the concept of draining oil, taking apart, etc. The only part I don't completely understand is packing the...
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    Power Steering Drain Plug

    Hi, I am winterizing my new boat for the first time. Its a 2007 Crownline Mercruiser 5.0L. Previous years I had a 5.0L but a 1994. On that motor I had to pull the lines on the manifolds, the block, and lower tube on circ pump, and power steering cooler. 6 spots. On this boat it has the...
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    Installing Swim Playform w/ Thru Hull Exhaust

    Hi guys, I have a new to me 2007 Crownline 21SS. I just ordered a swim platform and intend to put it on myself. It looks like a real pain to get all the way back to the transom to secure the bolts. This is partially due to the layout of the boat and the fact that it has Captains Call Exhaust...
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    New Boat Tandem vs Single

    Hey iBoats, I am looking to upgrade my boat and I think I found the one I like a 2007 Crownline 21SS. I currently have a 94 Dynasty Elan 211. So here is the question. Should i ask the dealer to let me trailer swap or should I keep the trailer? My trailer: Tandem Axle New Tires last year...
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    Support for engine deck

    Hello, Not sure if I am posting in the right forum or not but I am looking for ideas to strengthen the deck over my engine compartment. The boat is a 95 Dynasty. I have noticed the engine covers flex considerably when walking over them. I have two issues that I see. 1. The worst is the...
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    Poking at drain holes

    Hi Winterizing for the first time. When pulling the plugs and poking them, how far should they go in? It feels like I hit something when going in the bottom of the manifolds. How far should I be going in both? This is on a Mcm Merc 5.0 Chevy. Thanks Mitchell
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    95 Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Water Impeller/Pump replacement

    What I learned..... These instructions are pretty good but they fail to mention the following: 1. Before removing the lower end remove the speedo tube. After you remove the front zinc it can be unplugged. Its behind the nut you must remove. It may have a twist and pull (old style, its...
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    What in my lower end?

    Hi, In the process of changing my water impeller. After taking off the lower unit i see this in the bottom of it...not sure what it is. Its loose but i cant grab it good enough to pull it out. Tried turning unit upside down and hitting the piece and it still wont come out. I assume since...
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    Oil plug size

    Hi, I ordered a oil drin kit so next year oil chaning is much easier...I ordered a 1/2 - 20 thread size and its just barely to small. This is a 95 Chevy 5.0 305. I am guessing i need 12mm x 1.75. Can anyone confirm? Thanks, Mitchell
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    Right oil filter?

    Hi, I ordered a new oil filter an in the process of changing it. I pulled the old filter and it is a Merc 35-866340K01. I ordered a Sierra 18-7876. The specs on the page says Replaces Cruiser #52731 will this work? The new one is a bit longer but i don't have any clearance issues. Engine...
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    95 Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Winterization

    Hi, Getting ready to do my first winterization on my boat. The Plan: 1. Change Fuel filter 2. Change Oil (engine & drive) 3. Fog Carb & Cylinders 4. Pull two block drains, let drain and reattach 5. Pull hoses off bottom of manifolds to drain, reattach 6. Pull hoses off ?????? Step...
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    Spring issues

    Hi, Brought my boat home this weekend and noticed one spring was up high. I only had about 1/2" between the axle and the spring and the shackle is all the way back on the frame. So Monday I ordered some new springs for the rear axle and put them on tonight. After putting the weight back on...
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    Lower end doesnt stay up

    Hi, I have noticed my lower end slowly goes down when on the trailer. After about a week it will loose just a couple inches but this time its been two weeks in storage and the motor was all the way down. Is this a problem that needs to be corrected? Obviously i need to remember to raise it...
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    Trailer Lock Lever Difficult to Remove

    Hi, I put trailer brakes on the boat a few weekends ago. They work really good. The problem is the lock lever (the part you lock so the tounge is secured to the ball) is really difficult to remove. I have to lightly hit it with a hammer to get it to release. Is there someway to adjust it or...
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    Installing Brakes

    Hi, I purchased a disc break to put on my trailer. The instructions are pretty vague and am looking for some more detail. Attached is the layout I think i need to use when running brake lines. The next page says for torsion suspension but mine is leaf style. The main question I have is...
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    Voltage Sensitive Relay vs Switch

    Hello, Looking to upgrade my 1 battery system to a dual battery. Looking at various ways to accomplish this. So far i have three options 1. Hook up in parallel 2. use a switch 3. Use a relay/isolator. I have narrowed down to 2 or 3 as these are def. better options. To me the relay seems...
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    Depth Finder Expoxy

    Hi, Putting a depth finder in my fiberglass boat. Planning on going through hull so I dont have to drill any holes. The manual says use 2-part slow cure epoxy. So... 1. How long is slow cure? 30 min? 60 min? 2. Where/what should I get? Locally preferable. Thanks, Mitchell
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    new starter for Alpha One 5.0L

    Hi, I have a Merc Alpha Once 5.0L 305. I need to replace the starter but searching online i cant figure out if its the PG200 or PG260. How can i tell? Do I physically need to measure my current starter? It appears they two are different diameters. Engine Year: 1994 Make: Mercruiser...
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