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    Cleaner mower, speedboat engines ordered

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26547706/wid=18298287 Just saw this at MSNBC's website. I wonder how long it will be until these new regulations will be required on production boats. I also wonder how a 800-900 degree catalytic converter will be compatible with USCG rules... Got to love this...
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    Power Steering Fluid...missing.

    Greetings fellow boaters, My 1990 Rinker (4.3 Merc, Alpha I Gen I, 18' Open Bow) has decided to start eating power steering fluid. This problem actually started last year when I had bunch of noise (more like strong vibrations) coming from the engine/outdrive area when trimmed fully up and...
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    Prop Width?

    Could someone here give me some insight as to how prop width affects performance? Lots is said about prop pitch, but I never seem to hear about prop width, nor do I see any prop calculators that factor in this variable. Thanks, Mike
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    Thermostat Question

    Hello everyone. I have an issue with my current thermostat. The boat is a 1990 Rinker 18.5', 4.3 Mercruiser, Alpha One outdrive. When I bought this boat used water was leaking badly around the thermo housing. I removed the housing, cleaned up the surfaces, and replaced the two seals. While...
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    Yet another lost soul looking for some prop advice

    Question about props... I am currently running a 20pitch 4 blade mercruiser prop I purchased last year from a local boat shop. My boat is a 1990 Rinker, 18.5' runabout, with open bow and a 4.3 175hp (2-barrel carb) engine, Alpha I outdrive (1.81:1). I bought this boat used 3 years ago this...
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