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    Water pump rebuild after 11 years and 600 hours

    Yours is definitely the winner as far as hours go! I've had friends and family that got close to 500 hours out of the pump on an Alpha. After all this time, what made you decide to change it? Did I miss that in your post?
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    DP Drives - Strike Protection?

    Yes, the outdrive will kick up but generally only when the skeg is hit and whilst in forward motion. Be aware there are a number of conditions that will prevent this from happening...lots of information on the Web.
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    Hydraulic trim tabs

    yeah...a good quality stainless steel worm-drive hose clamp should take care of the problem.
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    Dual Prop Pitch vs WOT rpm?

    Well...the "rule" is really ONLY applicable for comparing one OF THE SAME PROP to another. The "rule" goes out the window if the model of the prop changes, number of blades, diameter, style, etc change.
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    Need A Metallurgist's Advice

    Heat is your friend, but make sure that fuel tank is completely empty of gasoline if you do so and fill it up with water prior to using your heat wrench.
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    Windshield Support Rods...

    is your windshield made by Taylormade? If so, go to there website (though it seems to be down at the moment) and look at all the available parts. In fact, MANY outlets sell Taylormade windshield support parts...just do a search. For example...
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    Mercruiser exhaust system gaskets.

    Yeah...I pack the openings really good with rags and such and then flat-file the mating surfaces, and use a precision level to check for gaps. A few thousandths doesn't hurt a thing, as the gasket easily corrects for that. But you don't want BIG gaps!
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    Kyle Busch

    This is why you must savor every day you wake up on the right side of the dirt...
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    Inspiration.

    So...what did you hit? What did it do?
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    bravo1 outdrive trim tab

    Agreed...Bravo One has a flat anode.
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    I have always wondered why a fume/gas detector wasn't a Coast Guard requirement on boats after a certain size with closed architecture. I really like this idea, thanks!
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    Power steering fluid vs transmission fluid

    My Bravo One service manual indicates either can be used...
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    Bourbon, surprised!

    Speaking of bourbon...what's the thought on these high-alcohol content products...such as Elijah Craig (140 proof). I've read that since these are typically not 'cut' with water, that more of the flavors and 'essence' come through...but Jeebus! 140 proof? Can you taste ANYTHING at those levels?
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    Perpetual Debt

    I've never found a boat to be a burden, and I have had many over the years. Expenses for the boat simply were allowed for in my budget...even when I had a boat payment. And at least in my case, keeping the boat with a very high degree of maintenance eliminated unexpected costs. Now I, and I...
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    best muffs to use on mercruisers?

    I've found the 'dual feed' models to work far superior to others. Some boats aren't finicky at all about taking water, some will almost DEFY you every time. These muffs take care of all types.
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