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    2011 Tracker Super Guide V16 Livewell

    I have owned several boats, and I am confused by the livewell on this model. It has one drain. It does not have any other overflows at the top. It came with an overflow tube that has the 7/8" threaded base. My drain is not threaded, but it fits somewhat snug, but with it being threaded, is...
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    2011 Super Guide V16 livewell question

    I have owned several boats, and I am confused by the livewell on this model. It has one drain. It does not have any other overflows at the top. It came with an overflow tube that has the 7/8" threaded base. My drain is not threaded, but it fits somewhat snug, but with it being threaded, is...
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    Looking at a 2003 Alumacraft 145 LTD - Opinions and a question

    I am looking at buying a 2003 Alumacraft 145 LTD with a 30hp Johnson. Anyone have any experience with this boat, and opinions on buying it. Also, there are, what appear to be, storage compartments on the sides, in the rear. However, when you look at them, there is a livewell, that takes up...
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    1983 Chris Craft 18 foot bowrider Scorpion Model specs

    Anyone have any idea why the weight of the 1983 model scorpion is so high compared to the year previous and after. Looking at getting one, but worried that if the weight is right, that it can be a nightmare to tow. 2800lb seems nuts for a 18 foot bowrider.
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    1993 spl 88hp charging system specs and possible issue

    I have a 1993 evinrude 88hp outboard. I was looking over the charging system, as I am about to go on vacation with the boat, and giving it a once over. I hooked my multimeter up on the battery terminals and had 12.2v. I fired the engine up, and still 12.2v. I revved the engine to 2800rpms...
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    Cavitation cause and solution - looking for some advice

    I have a 1998 Maxum 17ft that I just bought. Has the 3.0l mercruiser and alpha one. It is equipped with an Apollo SS prop. I took it out on the water and torque steer was horrible. So I put a anode trim tab made for a SS prop. It appears they removed the original tab since it would hit the...
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    Never ending supply of CD ignition systems that will replace Magnapower and others

    Ok, I have a 1978 70hp chrysler and like many others, have a CD unit that is crapping out on me. Finding one now is nearly impossible and if you can, run anywhere between $250 - $500 (Used). Having a muscle car background, I looked for other solutions, and the simple MSD CD ignition came to...
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    1978 Chrysler 70hp igniition question and CD information

    I have a 1978 Chrysler 70hp with the magnapower w/points ignition. When I look at the wiring diagrams, it shows the black wire from the CD unit going to the GND side of the coil, which makes sense. What does not make sense to me though is why there is another wire that goes from the GND side...
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    1978 Chrysler 70hp - Feels like it is popping out of gear

    I have a 1978 Chrysler 70hp that seems to run very well. I start rights up and takes off no problem. The area of concern is that when I start to get up to speed, the tranny feels like it is kicking out of gear and then immediately popping right back in. It almost feels like you are hitting...
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    Speedometer problem on a 1993 Alpha 1 outdrive

    I have a 1993 alpha 1 outdrive. I was boating and hit a stick that ended up finding its way into the section of the outdrive where the tube for the speedo threads into the out drive. It cracked the plastic piece that srews into the outdrive. I got a new one and replaced it. The speedo didnt...
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    Engine surging after running for some time 3.0L

    I am thinking this is a common problem because my neighbors boat and my boat both do it. We both have 3.0l mercruiser engines. His is a 1987 and mine is a 1992. His uses points for ignition and mine has the electronic ignition that you have to wire in the jumpers to set the timing correctly...
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    Stalling after running at 25mph for several minutes

    This one has me baffled. My boat runs fine most of the time. The problem I am having is that if I run at about 3000 rpms or around 25mph for several minutes and then throttle down to an idle the boat dies. It is then hard to start. The little switch that kicks the motor out for a second when...
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    WOT miss on a 1978 70hp chrysler

    I have posted this before, but have new updates for you outboard specialists. I have a 1978 chrysler 70hp. When I run at WOT the boat has an intermittent miss. It sounds to me like a cylinder is running lean. At WOT it runs about 30mph. If I back it down just a little to 26mph the miss goes...
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    1970's chrylser - 70 hp high speed miss

    I have a 70hp 1970's model chrysler outboard and it seems to starve for fuel at wide open throttle. When you first open it up it runs fine, and after 10 seconds begins to miss. You can actually see the fuel start to run out in the sight glass on the fuel pump. I have rebuilt the fuel pump...
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    1970's 70hp, what is the hole for 2" below the grease level hole

    I have a 1970's chrysler 70hp OB engine. There are two holes with screws in the lower unit that are labeled for the gear oil. One says grease fill which is the lower and the other says grease level which is the upper. Right below the grease level hole which is at the top, there is a hole that...
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