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    Rub rail leaking, what to expect when removed.

    I have noticed water coming down either side of the outer area of the transom in my boat particully when I launch the boat. It's a 1996 Conquest 21' I/O. I am guessing that the rub rail in the back must be leaking. When launching the rear end dips down pretty far just before the boat starts...
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    What's wrong with silicone?

    I am finishing up a repair and will be mounting my transom straps and ladder. I keep reading on here that everyone uses 3M 5200 adhesive sealant. What's wrong with using 100% 50year- silicone? I remember reading posts that talked about this a long time ago, but when I tried to search I can't...
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    Hull question

    I am working on my boat, a 21 Conquest I/O. I notice that there are no drain holes for water to drain from the lower rear sides of the boat, under the floor, into the bilge. The engine compartment is fiberglass up to the carpet. It has openings to the front, but not to the sides. Just...
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    How to repair ladder mount

    I have a '96 Conquest I/O boat. The company is no longer in business. This weekend I noticed that the ladder was coming loose on the outside and also the transom tie down lug was loose. I went to fix them and noticed that there is a void between the outside fiberglass and the inside. I would...
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    How long for water to appear on Muffs?

    When I run boat on muffs, how long should it take for the water to begin exiting the transom after the engine starts. At this point, I have no overheating problems, but just noticed that if I fire the engine and then climb out of the boat and go back to the outdrive, the water is just beginning...
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    Lower unit going down...

    I have spent the last hour or so reading old posts about Alpha I Gen II Outdrive (1996). It loses about a quarter cup of oil each time I go out. Has done it for a couple years. I don't see oil in the bellows, or any evidence of leaking. Boat is trailered to lake, so it sits on trailer when...
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    Need Center Button for Quicksilver 3000

    I have a Quicksilver 3000 throttle control. I broke the center button for that allows you to idle the engine up without it being in gear. Can anyone direct me to somewhere that sells this part?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Chris
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    Bras keep popping off

    This post won't be as exciting as the subject line may indicate :D . Anyhow, one of the 4 bras for my bearing buddies keeps popping off about 5 minutes after I park the trailer. What is causing this? Do the bras wear out or is there some sort of heat build up? any help would be...
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    Bras keep popping off

    This post won't be as exciting as the subject line may indicate :D . Anyhow, one of the 4 bras for my bearing buddies keeps popping off about 5 minutes after I park the trailer. What is causing this? Do the bras wear out or is there some sort of heat build up? any help would be...
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    Questions on Bulk Gas

    I am looking at having a bulk gas tank brought to the house. The local FS will bring a 300 gallong gravity feed tank for no charge. I will just have to pay for the gas. I figure that during most of the summer, I go out once during the week and once on the weekend to wakeboard. I burn about...
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    Need advice on Extruded Aluminum or Plastic

    I am trying to build a "windbreak" for my open bow boat. It's the type that installs between the cockpit and the front bow area directly under the windshield. I've seen them on other boats, however mind does not have one. I have an idea of what type of Aluminum extrusion I would like to find...
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    Heritage Trailer Drums

    I have a Heritage bunk trailer. It is a tandem axle trailer, however only one axle has drum brakes. When I lift spin the wheels with the brakes they seem to drag in certain areas of the drum. The sticker says adjust out until you can't turn the wheel by hand and then back off 10 clicks. When...
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    How much water from skiing

    I get some (1 gallon or so) of water in the bilge after a half day of wakeboarding, skiing, etc... We try to be conscience of dripping off on the back deck, but some gets in. Just wondering if others who ski/wakeboard a lot have similar amount of water. I usually park on hill after I pull of...
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    Compatibility of Oil Filter

    I searched the forum and wrote down all the filter number for a 1996 Merc 5.7L engine. The ones I found were PF-25, Napa 1061, Wix 51086. I found QuickSilver is 35-802885Q. The store I went to only has Fram and AC Delco. They didn't have a PH25. The Fram book acutally cross referenced the...
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    Boat Gas and Taxes

    Last weekend I was talking to someone about boating. They had a large 40'+ boat and when they fill up with gas its 500 gallons at a time vs my 30 gallons at a time. They asked me if I put the gas I use for boating on my taxes. I said no and asked what they were talking about. There version...
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