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    VP 5.7GXi-E, Poor Hot Start

    My 2004 5.7 starts easily from cold and runs great. Occasionally it will stall as I come to a stop, after which it will crank but not re-start with the throttle in the idle position, unless i give it throttle. I've replaced the idle air control and no change. Anyone know what I need to look...
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    What Yamalube Oil for 2005 F150TXRD

    Yamaha manual for my motor states 10w30. Distributor says 10w30 for "northerners" and 20w40 for "southerners," per Yamaha's recommendation. Short of trying to call Yamaha direct, has anyone heard of this supposed change by Yamaha?
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    Yamaha F150 Makes Sound When Tilt/Trim Operates

    My motor with 300 hours makes what I would call a momentary growling sound when lowered to the almost vertical position. I don't see or feel any corrosion or problems on the operating shafts and there's no hesitation. The fluid is full and clean. What could this be?
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    Lack of Power Problem

    1993 Rinker 300, 30', repowered with 5.0 Mercruisers in 2005, with I think the original Bravo II outdrives. Went out a couple of weeks ago; no problems. Tried to go out today and the STB motor wouldn't go over 3000rpm. I could get to about 18mph and could barely get on plane. It felt as if I...
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    Charging System and Batteries

    I know nothing about my electrical system. 1993 Rinker 300, repowered with 5.0 Mercruiser motors, 30amp Guest charger, and three batteries. I always thought the port and starboard batteries started the port and starboard motors, respectively, and the center battery was the house battery. Now...
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    Buying and Selling Fix-er-Uppers

    As a recent retiree with too much time on my hands, I've been thinking about trying to make a few bucks buying and selling some moderately-sized boats, maybe in the 18-21' range. Of course, my purchase price has to be rock bottom from the get go in order to make a reasonable profit, so I'll be...
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    What is the Best Quality Vinyl Product to Re-do Seats

    My Rinker needs new outside seating. I only want to recover the seats once; what is the best quality vinyl (name brand, etc.) to use? Color would be a white or off white with a teal accent stripe, if that matters. I know Naugahyde products are supposed to be good, but I'm unsure if there's...
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    Fishing Potomac River between Aquia Creek and 301 Bridge

    Any good fishermen out there that can tell me what I'm doing wrong. Just spent today and yesterday (10 daylight hours each) fishing the Potomac from Aquia Creek down to the 301 bridge on incoming, outgoing, and slack tides. Great weather, high 70's, and little breeze. I could see dozens of fish...
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    How Do I Replace Mercruiser Raw Water Pump with a Crank-mounted Version???

    I posted this question on another forum but am repeating here to see if I get some other responses: I've seen posts about replacing stock Mercruiser pumps with a crank-mounted version. In my case, my starboard engine needs to be uninstalled and lifted about one foot for the tech to access the...
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    Swap prop in the water?

    Anyone ever successfully swap out their prop while still in the water? Trying not to have to have the boat hauled. I have a Bravo II outdrive and it can be raised in "trailer" mode which raises it fairly high, but the prop is still under water. I know how to change a prop ashore and I think...
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    How to pump out black water tank???

    1993 300. Can't seem to get the flow started and I'm wondering if I need to open a valve somewhere to reduce back-pressure. There is a macerator pump on the boat and it appears to to have a "y" valve but I don't know which position to move it to. I just don't know how the system is supposed...
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    Be Prepared for Bad Weather at All Times!!!

    Was anchored in the Potomac off Leesylvania State Park when I saw the storm coming in. Should have been more attentive by 10 minutes and I would have had no problems. Spent several precious minutes getting the anchor up and the winds picked up fast but I got to the marina with one other boat...
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    I'll Admit to a Stupid!!!!

    Leaving 4th of July fireworks on the Potomac at DC, thought I switched from anchoring to nav lights; not. Fortunately we were all going slow at that point and the curses from the boat that nearly hit me got my attention!!!!!!!!
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    5.0 engine won't maintain idle

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have new 2004 5.0 motors with about 100hrs on them in a 1993 Rinker 300. One motor has started to die at idle and if I can keep it running it occasionally surges between 1-2000rpm. The problem started within an...
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    5.0 engine won't maintain idle

    I have new 2004 5.0 motors with about 100hrs on them in a 1993 Rinker 300. One motor has started to die at idle and if I can keep it running it occasionally surges between 1-2000rpm. The problem started within an hour of taking on fuel, but it has not affected my other motor at all so I'm not...
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    wiring diagram for blowers

    Just looking for a simple wiring diagram for two blowers on a switch. I could only locate one old blower in the boat and the wires were disconnnected and I could not get any voltage indicated. Rather than trying to salvage the existing wiring, I can run new wires. I installed two new blowers...
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    93 Rinker 300 - Identify Toggle Switch

    I don't know what this two-position toggle switch does or if it's even original to the boat (see photo). I've switched it on and off and crawled in/near every cubbyhole when it's quiet and can't hear anything running. Anyone have any ideas?
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    Boat Prices-is NADA pricing correct in in thiseconomy?

    Wanting to buy 1992 Chris Craft 30' cruiser. NADA guide indicates low of $18,500 and high of $20,995. Asking price is $24,900. Boat needs TLC but all systems appear functional and motors have only 380hrs. Will be getting a survey and test ride, but I just don't know if NADA is valid. A...
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    Help! Johnson voltage output cable??

    New outboard owner here (1985 Seahorse Sailmaster 8hp). There's a two-wire electrical cable with plug, about 2ft long, coming from the front of the motor housing. Previous owner said its to connect to a battery, and if not connected, something in the motor will burn out, but the motor will...
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