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    no fun this year

    Through several unforseen circumstances, I was unable to use my boat this summer. It was properly winterized by a reputable dealer last fall. Will everything still be ok for another year? Will the stabilizer in the fuel keep it fresh for two years? Is there anything I should do? Thanks
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    cold start

    I have a 2000 5.7 carb. mercruiser. It is a little hard to start cold. I set the choke, pump the throttle an additional time and give it a quarter throttle, but it takes a minute or two of cranking to fire. After it is warm, it starts right up and runs great every time. The engine has 160...
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    idle speed adjustment

    I have a 5.7L alpha 1. It diesels sometimes, and according to the boats tach the idle speed is too high(1000rpm). Is the boats tach accurate enough to use to adjust the idle?
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    Yamaha vs mercury

    I am going to buy a 22' pontoon and have my choice of outboards. Having no experience in outboard motors, I am looking for all the help I can get. All help and or suggestions would be appreciated.
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    prop shaft lube

    When lubricating the prop shaft on an alpha 1, do you just grease the splines or apply grease everywhere including the thrust hub?
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    gel coat scratches

    The hull of my fiberglass boat is not too bad, just alot of very fine scratches. What should I do to get rid of the gel coat scratches, and then what kind of wax or polish should I use?
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    engine alignment

    350 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2<br /><br />How often should you have your alignment checked? What would a good Mercruiser Service Dept. charge? How hard would it be to do yourself?
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    erratic depthfinder

    I have a lowrance depthfinder. Some times it works fine, and sometimes it shows way way too deep. Where is the sender unit? does it need service? I have checked all connections at gauge.
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    strange battery problem

    I hope someone can make sense of this. Battery checks out fine and is fully charged. When installed in boat it goes dead after 7-10 days. ONLY thing drawing current is a small analog clock. Bought brand new battery, installed in boat. Works fine and does not go dead even after 2-weeks. Had...
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    battery dead after 10 days

    I have a 2000 celebrity 250HP alpha 1 gen2. After ten days of sitting the battery goes dead. I have had the alternator and battery both checked and they are fine. I cannot figure out the source of drain. There is a small analog clock that runs. Any ideas? thanks
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    battery dead after 10 days

    I have a 2000 celebrity 250HP alpha 1 gen2. After ten days of sitting the battery goes dead. I have had the alternator and battery both checked and they are fine. I cannot figure out the source of drain. There is a small analog clock that runs. Any ideas? thanks
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    Four Winns power steering issue

    22 foot four winns 260HP volvo-penta. The power steering fluid is full and the belt is tight. Power steering does not seem to be working. What should I check? Are there any adjustments to make? Thanks!
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    hitting a stump

    With the boat loaded and moving at the slowest speed possible, I hit an unmarked underwater object. It was a bad shudder and made a loud noise. I continued back at idle speed, loaded the boat on the trailer and prepared for the worse. I could find no damage on the outdrive and no fluid leaks...
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    1996 volvo-penta power steering

    My power steering doesn't seem to work, and I don't know where to start. The fluid level is full and the belt is turning the pully. Is there an adjustment?
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    brake dragging

    I have a tandem trailer with surge brakes. One wheel was getting hot, so I jacked it up and found that it turned hard because a brake shoe was rubbing. I adjusted the shoes in, put it all back together and it turned fine. After a trip to the lake, it was hot again. I jacked it up and it was...
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    bearing buddy removal

    Do you remove bearing buddies the same as removing a dust cap? Should I just tap it off with a screwdriver and hammer?
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    hot hub and wheel

    I trailered my boat 20 miles for the first time after winterizing. The dealer had repacked my wheel bearings. Three wheels were cool after arriving, one was hot to the touch. What is causing this, and should I do something about it?
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    hot hub and wheel

    I trailered my boat 20 miles for the first time after winterizing. The dealer had repacked my wheel bearings. Three wheels were cool after arriving, one was hot to the touch. What is causing this, and should I do something about it?
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    clarion receiver

    I bought a used boat with a clarion M2455 radio c/d player. I have no manual and can't figure out how to set the clock. Help anyone? Thanks
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    lorrance depth finder

    Took my boat out and had a blast. I have no idea how to set my depth finder. It is made by lorrance and has two buttons on the bottom side. One has an up arrow and the other has a down arrow. The alarm kept going off and the depth reading is not accurate. Can anyone help?<br />Thanks
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