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    Artificial Intelligence

    Exactly. AI is very confidently wrong many times. It weights responses based on popularity of the source rather than the accuracy. This is a huge problem when using it for medical questions.
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    Should I add resin to the transom

    I'd use adhesive of some kind. That hole isn't really structural. I used resin/drilled mine, but it's tough to get that hole perfect given the access.
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    West Marine files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    Placed an online order with them a couple of months ago, had a problem with it. There was literally not an email or phone number to contact for support. Never seen that before. Even tried calling the number associated with the charge on the card, which wasn't a working number. Ended up disputing...
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    Older Stingray boats

    What info do you need? The model isn't really important, all of your parts will be sourced from the drivetrain. Anything boat-specific you'll have to just scavenge or find a suitable substitute most likely
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    Towing Coverage Progressive or Boat US

    If someone could have taken it, presumably it would have been you anyway
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    How to tighten up rack/pinion slack in steering

    Didn't see what we're working on, but may want to check to make sure that your steering pin isn't worn out
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    Early 2000's Rinker

    That other thread was fun. My problem is once you make repairs it becomes harder to get rid of it vs keep repairing. A list of some my stuff after re reading Scotts post: 1. Glastron. 40th birthday this year, finally got it on the water this weekend! 2. Skiff, 22 years. Rebuilt control box...
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    1998 Mercruiser 4.3 Tick/Knock

    So hard to diagnose sounds over the internet First, have you done any maintenance on the boat? Oil change, gear oil, pull the drive, etc? If saltwater, manifolds/risers been changed? What was the fuel problem? Slowing down/stopping, turning off--any overheats? Also sounds like you might have...
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    Mercury 25hp throttle/shift cable replacement?

    Whelp, trying to get it to full throttle and something went "pop" in the control box, so hand forced. Looks like I have a Commander 2000 box. It's in rough shape in general so trying to find a replacement, but they're not as common as the 3000/4000 it seems. Differences seem mostly in the power...
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    Speedometer Not Working

    You must not ski EDIT: Should have read the rest of the thread before commenting LOL
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    4.3 Ignition swap

    But should be able to use either
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    Mercury 25hp throttle/shift cable replacement?

    I've had difficulties with the linkage/shifting/throttle on this thing since I bought it > 10 years ago. I never give it the love it deserves. Yesterday took it out for the first time this year. Ran great, but the idle cam would bind on the cam follower when trying to give it throttle, at the...
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    Moderator approval request

    Settle down, it was a joke. Kind of.
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    Moderator approval request

    Probably for the best, judging by his user name everybody would tell prospective buyers to stay away...
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    Engine backfiring through throttle body when trying to accelerate

    I'd get the water out first and then siphon out the other 60 gallons, and mix it back in using 5-10 gallons/tank (or throw it in your lawnmower). Probably safest bet to use 89 or 93, though I'm not that bright and wouldn't bother. You have a knock sensor on there, right? Even worst case your now...
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