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    Boat engine won't die with key, alternator?

    Howdy everyone. It's been a long time since I've posted. I'm restoring an old '84 Cheetah boat with a Merc 470 engine. it's been a work in progress, but it's nearly done. Took my first ride on the lake the other day, and I was very happy with it. I have 2 problems though, and I figured I...
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    How do I patch fiberglass?

    New boat owner here. I'm working on restoring a 1984 Cheetah. There are lots of spots where screws have stripped out leaving 1/4 inch holes. How to I repair this so I can affix parts back into place? I have never worked with fiberglass before. Is there some way I can fill the holes so that...
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    Need help with 1984 inboard cheetah 170hp boat.

    Hello everyone. Last year I got a 1984 Cheetah that I am working on restoring as a dream gift for my father in law. It needed a new outdrive, but had a great motor. The shop I chose to do my work took their time, but I finally got the boat back this week. As it stands now, the motor and...
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    What not to do when separating the lower and upper units

    So I have a boat (Mercruiser 140HP with alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive), that needed a new outdrive due to the old one having the gears stripped. After much searching, I found one. It was really cheap, and 4 hours away. I planned a trip, and acquired the outdrive for 200 bucks. Quite a steal. It...
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    Upper drive ratio difference

    Hello, I have what I beleive is a Merc. alpha 1 gen 1 1.84R upper drive (engine is a merc 140hp). The upper unit is stripped out and I am looking for a replacement. I may have found one that is a 1.98R alpha 1 gen 1, and the price is pretty incredible. So ... would it be bad to go from the...
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    New Outboard needed.

    Howdy y'all. First post. Let me start by saying that I am a completely new boat owner. I'm pretty good with a wrench, but this boat stuff is not like anything I know. I just bought a 1984 Cheetah ski/motor boat. It has the Mercruiser 170 engine (140HP). Engine and outdrive are as far as I...
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