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    Engine stalls in reverse

    Hello All, Hope all has been well with everyone with the boating season underway! Haven't had to ask a question on here in a while, which is good.:) I have a 1989 Maxum 2000SR with a Merc 305/ 230HP. Engine serial# OC 459831 with Alpha 1 drive serial# OC 681000. Engine runs great. Shift in...
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    Good news on impending legislation for The Clean Boating Act

    All boaters, For everyone who knew and acted on the impending EPA water discharge permits there is good news. President Bush signed "The Clean Boating Act of 2008". This will relieve any future headaches of obtaining and paying for permits which were not needed. More money now for gas.:D...
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    New legislation in Senate for recreational boaters

    I figured everyone would like to know about the new legislation introduced this year to exempt recreational boaters from obtaining EPA permits. S 2766, Clean Boating Act of 2008, has been introduced to eliminate EPA permits for specifically for recreational boaters. You can check out this site...
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    Alpha drive assembly lubricants

    I have a question about the lubricants needed to service the alpha one sterndrive. I have removed my 1989 alpha one sterndrive, merc 305, to service the transom rubbers. Previously I asked about the water hose I have which is dry rotted.:eek: I am replacing all the bellows, trim sender and...
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    Trim limit switch question?

    I have done a search for information about trim limit switches and have found some answers. I do still have a couple pf questions. I have a 1989 Maxum 2000SR, Merc 305/230HP, Alpha one drive with power trim XD. Thanks to everyone here I replaced the water impeller and water cover, which was...
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    Show Yer Boat II

    Re: Show Yer Boat II My first boat. 1989 Maxum 2000SR 305 Merc 230HP Alpha One drive
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    Impeller waterpump quetion

    Question is about a 1989 maxum 2000sr, merc 305/230hp, alpha one drive. Last time out last season my boat overheated on high rpms. Figured it was a bad impeller as it has not been replaced in a long time. I finally got around to removing my lower unit. The impeller looks fine but I found a...
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    Transom plug

    I have a 1989 2000sr, my question is about the transom plug for my hull. I was given the standard 1" expandable plug and it does not fit. It has threads in the hull like it is suppose to have a threaded plug. I put an expandable plug used in a live well, 3/4", and it seemed to work fine...
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    Another Mercury Alpha I impeller question

    I am a recent boat owner and took the boat out today for a test run to make sure everything is working well. I own a 1989 Maxum 2000sr with a mercury 305/230hp Alpha I drive. Motor runs great and everything worked well. Noticed at cruising speed engine temp was fine, 160 to 170 degrees at...
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    Transmission temp gauge question

    I was wondering how many of you use a transmission temp gauge? And if you do, where does the sender pick up the transmission fluids temp? Do you need to drill in to the oil pan? I am a mechanic so I have always believed in external transmission coolers. I installed a big Hayden cooler and was...
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    Hitch question

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and boating. I have read responses to others questions and can see there is much knowledge on the iboats forums. Which is great for people like me looking for answers. My question is about tow hitches. I own a 1994, K1500 Blazer, 4wd. I am going to be towing...
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