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    Benchtesting a tape deck..

    Just wondering if it is possible to bench-test an unknown working radio using a 12v power supply? (Such as one similar to attached image) If not, then how would I go about in supplying power to a stereo to test it outside of the boat? I would like to see if my deck is a working or non...
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    Prop shaft parts questions/information

    Ok, the prop I currently have installed is the Merc Black Max (stock) prop # 48-78120A40 19P. Last weekend I noticed that one of the blades has been bent out of shape a wee bit and a small gouge is in the same blade as well. Could have been from striking an underwater deadhead this past...
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    Occasional stalling when shifting

    Just wondering how I would be able to tell if this is a possible loose/wearing out shifter cable or a normal condition and I need to just deal with it. Boat im referring to is the one in my signature. 93 mariah, alpha I, Gen 2, 3.0L. After letting my boat idle at the dock for a good couple...
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    wiring and switches question ...

    Had a question, Currently my nav lights on the bow will not illuminate and im slowly trying to figure out why it doesn't want to light up. Also, three of the five switches on my boat have broken housings and need replacing (nav/anch, bilge, ctsy/acc), which I have on order this week from my...
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    Mcguard prop locks..

    Just wondering some other users thoughts of the Mcguard prop locks? Worthwhile investment? Waste of cash if key is lost / stolen (unless papers with code are handy of course)? Difficult to install or remove? Possible to damage prop shaft? General concerns if any... etc. Reason being is...
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    need help identifying switches

    Reason for replacing my dash switches are, the threads on the outside trim ring have snapped on 3 of my switches. So rather than hold onto the switches with my hand behind the dash to switch it, I need to replace them. As far as I can tell they all do work, because the illumination works...
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    Steering issue and trim issue

    I will be contacting my marine mechanic later on this week and drop the boat back off to him to take a look at come this weekend, but I figured I would just fire these issues out to the general forum users and see what kind of information comes out. Boat model is listed below in my signature...
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    Sanding chipped gel coat

    Just wondering about some suggestions for what grades of sand paper I should be using to sand down the gel coat scratch that I have on my boat. Whatever the previous owner hit with it, it went right through the gelcoat layers down to fibreglass, but there appears to be zero damage on the...
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    Wax the hull .... or dont bother?

    Just wondering if applying a layer of wax to the waterline area of the boat would be worthwhile task to do? Basically, everything below the rub-rail. My idea is that the wax would make the boat slide across the water that little bit easier and it may even help with washing off all the marine...
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    mariah diablo

    wow, looks like it has been a while since anyone posted pics of their mariah boats. So I guess I will. :) http://good-times.webshots.com/album/558075799claFDd Bought it used in Sept 2006 from a marina on the north end of our lake. Looking forward to being out on a boat during the summer...
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    black sticky material behind gelcoat

    Hey there, new member here. I would have used the search tool, but I have no idea what to even enter as a seach word.... so thats why im firing the question out here. First off, I just bought myself a 1993 Mariah 180 Diablo, 3.0L in September last year. It is in relatively decent shape...
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