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    AC spark plug alternative

    1994 Merc 350 mag non vortec, I want to change plugs and went to NAPA where I have always gone to get AC plugs. They dont carry the Mr43t anymore but have a myriad of other brands avaliable(champ, autolite, ngk). What is a good alternative or should I just order the AC's would like to hear...
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    Circulating pump bad with a few questions

    So i was running my boat on muffs one last time before winterizing just to heat the oil up, heard a strange noise from front of engine. Noticed a small drip from water circ. pump area, shut off engine and wiggled pulley and its toast. Been boating everyweekend till now and havent noticed any...
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    mercruiser commander 3000 control

    My boat has the formentioned control handle with the t/t & trailer option. The set screw that holds it on to the shaft has stripped out can you buy just a new handle or do you have to replace the whole control box. Everything else works great just the set screw problem(been like that since...
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    Dash shift cable question

    Cable question on 94 merc 350 mag alpha one gen two. Suspecting my lower shift cable is about too far gone I adjusted a bit to get me through the end of the year. Shifted into forward fine but reverse would engage only to idle but would not throttle up, then would not go back into neutral...
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    help with part name

    My brother in law has a (I believe) 1980 or 1981 merc 150hp V-6. The bearing that is under the flywheel that holds the end of the crank has gone bad. How would I go about ordering the new parts to fix this? I tried the iboats store but didn't have much luck finding what I need which is the...
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    best material for new bunks

    I need to replace the bunk boards on my trailer, the 2 long ones are pretty bad, the 2 short ones are pretty good. I'm going to do all of them just because what do most people use? Treated, painted or stained fir, I have stainless staples for the new carpet. This is for a 20' crownline with a...
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    alpha one gen 2 question

    I was wondering if it is okay to engage my alpha one gen. 2 while running on muffs. Just to check shift cable adj. and smooth operation of lever. With the prop on(it wont hit the ground) and the engine idleing on muffs is it okay to go into forward and reverse or should I not. I won't rev it...
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    plastic fuel tank problem

    Owned my crownline for four seasons now been a great boat. Filled up tank before long weekend and noticed a fuel smell next day opened access hatch and noticed fuel weeping out of fitting where supply comes out. Large nut with elbow threaded into it, the large nut is leaking. I tried to...
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    Load weight question?

    I was wondering what most people like to do with all of their gear when traveling? All in boat, all in truck bed, 50 50, or what. Is there a better way to load your setup or does it all wash out in the end. I usually go sleeping bags, clothes bags, lighter stuff in the boat. Then drink...
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    Feather Craft

    I have a guy that wants to sell me a 1953 Feather Craft Vagabond 15' aluminum boat with a trailer but no motor. The boat is in very good shape and doesn't leak no interior so to speak but a very attractive boat to me. He wants 700.00 but would probably take 600.00 cash is that way too much to...
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    Elgin parts

    I'm looking at a 14' fishing boat that has a Elgin kicker motor on it now and was wondering if parts are readily avalible or if I should continue my search. The motor runs very well right now but more for future (impeller, carb kit etc.) thanks for any insight or opinions
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    Scarab Sport

    Where has john gone with his scarab hope all is workig out well for him:cool:
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    What switch for second battery

    Hello all I was wanting to install a second battery in my boat (94 crownline 196 350merc) I was looking here on i-boats store and noticed there are a number of different ones with a price range that is quite large. I don't want a piece of junk nor do I want to spend $125.00 if it isn't needed...
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