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    eliminating the single point drain system

    Hi All My question is can it be done ? I own a 2007 Crownline 23 foot with a 5.0litre mercruiser ow678372.Since the day I bought the boat it has erratic temperature issues.Its really my brother in laws boat but I won't go into that I just want to make the boat bulletproof.Why can one not...
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    Single point drain system SPDS

    Hi all I would like to hear if anyone has the famous SPDS that holds temperature consistantly and doesn't clog with sand every beaching. I am seriously considering changing to a PPt full closed system to straighten the water flow through the motor and stop clearing hoses. My 5.0 L MPI Alpha...
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    Check valve purpose ?

    Hi All I own a 2008 Crownline 21 foot boat with a 5.0 L MPI Mercruiser Alhfa 1 Gen 2 outdrive.Serial number is OW678372. My question is the function of the check valve that resides after the steering cooler but before the cool fuel module. I would like to replace or mount a clear hose in the...
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    Crownline trim tab question

    Just purchased a 2008 ls 210 Crownline with 5.0L Merc and Alpha2.Trying to add trim tabs,the swim platform and the uneven transom has me a little concerned.Is it just a matter of trying to find any unit which will clear obstructions while ofc trying to stay on outter edge of waterline ? Has...
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    Question about changing raw water cooling to closed system on 15 year old boat

    I would like some of your opinions on the idea of changing to closed cooling from raw water.I have a 1998 305 TBI with an Alpha 1 leg.The exhaust manifolds and elbows have just been changed on this 222 hour engine which is moored in the summer in salt water.Do you all think that the damage that...
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    Storing boat on trailer ?

    Hi everyone and thanks for any advise in advance.Just bought a 20 foot Sea Ray with a tandem Venture roller trailer.I just replaced both axles with Tie Down torsion units.My question is can I keep the boat on the trailer without hurting the torsion axles or should I block the boat for the winter.
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    Warning buzzer then engine shutdown

    Can anyone tell me the physical location of the oil pressure switch on the block of a 1998 305 TBI motor ?I am having the motor start and then a warning buzzer and then an engine shutdown.Do all or any warning signals(buzzer) automatically shut down the motor.Could a faulty distributor sensor...
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    Engine stalling seconds after starting

    Thank you members in advance for any suggestions.I own a 1998 20 foot Sea Ray with a 305 TBI motor and a alpha outdrive.This past week my boat overheated due to the exhaust manifolds being in bad shape.I replaced my manifolds and elbows and tried to start the boat.It would only start on the...
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