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    Mercruiser Throttle lever is sticky

    Good afternoon all....it has been some time since I have been on this forum, but I have a question. Finally got on the water yesterday for the first time this summer. I must say I am pretty impressed with my self, as I replaced the impellar om my '89 Alpha One, gen (Mercrusier 3.0L, 4 cylider)...
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    Munched Prop!!

    Guys, I forgot to raise my outdrive before pulling the trailer out of the water and bent one blade on my prop. I tried to bend it back with some channel locks and the bend just broke off. It was about 3/4 of an inch worth of one blade. Do I need to change my prop, or will it be okay. Thanks...
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    Sticking Throttle

    The throttle on my 1989 Maxum is sticky from forward to neutral and neutral to reverse. The following was suggested: "Have you adjusted your throttle friction screw on the remote control? It may be too tight... " Where is this screw and how do I adjust it? Thanks, Stephan
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    Sticky Throttle lever

    The throttle lever on my 1989 Maxum is really sticky. Sticky from forward back to neutral and sticky neutral to reverse. Hard to tell when you are in neutral. Makes it tough thrusting back to stop while landing or approaching a dock. Is this an easy fix/change out or is it complicated. Any...
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    Maxum drain hole

    I just bought a 1989 Maxum 17ft bowrider. The floor has a storage for oars, skis, etc. There is a little drainhole at the rear of the storage compartment. Where does that drain to? There is some water in the storage compartment (I think from rain) that isn't draining very well. I think it...
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    Maxum Hydraulic Fluid

    What kind of fluid do I use for the hydraulic lift/trim in my 1989 Maxum?
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    1989 Maxum side vents

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and new to boating. I bought a 1989 Maxum, 17 foot open bow. I have a question about the side vents (near the rear). The tubing from the vent seems to be in tact, running from the vent down to the bilge and I beleive the blower. But the tubing from the vent...
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