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    TRS drive steering bolt

    HELP!! I’m working on an old TRS drive. While hanging upside down In the bilge, I dropped the bolt that connects the steering Ram to the tiller arm. (See pic below) It fell into the transom assembly, below the driveshaft. I borescope’d the entire area, and it doesn’t appear to be near any...
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    Re-wire kit

    I’ve been offered a decent deal on a 1980s vintage scarab II. It’s safe and it runs, but could use a little work. I’m all about tackling a project, but don’t wanna get in over my head. The wiring in the boat is mess. There are stray un-used wires. The bare essentials function; trim, k-planes...
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    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    I have been offered a decent deal on a 1980s vintage scarab II. It’s safe and it runs, but it could use some work. It has 2 TRS Sterndrives on it. Owner says they were rebuilt around 20 hours ago. Where do you find parts and manuals for these? All the threads I find on various forums are 20+...
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    Corpus Christi TX

    Small potential that my job might move me to Corpus Christi TX. How’s the boating scene there? I’m currently on the NC coast, and I really like taking my boat to the outer banks and enjoying empty, rural beaches. I also like waterfront bars and restaurants I can dock at for cocktails after a...
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    383 cheap fun build ideas

    I recently dropped a 383 in place of my tired 6.2L merc MPI motor. It’s running great, but I have an entire 6.2L short block in my garage. I’d like to rebuild it for fun. I’d like it to have 400-450hp, spin at 4500 RPM all day long, and be on a budget. can you guys recommend some good reading...
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    Replace timing cover without dropping pan?

    Engine: ATK 383 crate motor with merc MAG MPI 6.2L top end. I’m 80% sure my oil leak is coming from the front main seal or the timing cover. Is it possible to replace the plastic MPI timing cover without dropping the oil pan? (And removing the engine in the process...). I have enough room to...
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    Gel coat repair

    I have some chipped gel coat underneath my boat hull. What products do I need to fix it?
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    Install freshwater cooling old older engine?

    My new 6.2L mercruiser engine has run a great season. I’ve logged 70 hours on it. About half of them have been In salt water. I’d like to install a freshwater cooling system on the boat so I can run in salt water worry free. I’ve heard rumors though, that if I install a freshwater kit on a...
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    Bravo III testing results

    I recently replaced my tired 320HP merc 6.2L MPI with an ATK 383 small block. It's rated at 345HP and 445TQ. My boat weighs about 4500ish lbs. With the OEM 24P merc props, I was reaching 5200RPM rev limiter at about 80% throttle. That would net me 47mph, regardless of how many people or fuel...
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    Suzuki DF90 runs for 2 seconds then stalls

    I'm posting for a neighbor. I'm a merc I/O guy, and my outboard knowledge is limited. My Neighbors fuel injected Suzuki DF90 4 stroke 4 cylinder outboard stalled last week on the river and hasn't run since. Every time we try to start it, it will start, run for 1-2 seconds, then quit. If we open...
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    Start engine with drive retracted

    I have a self generated perception that I'll damage my drive, U-joints, and bellows if I run the engine with drive in the full up trailer position. About once a summer, I start the engine right after splashing the boat off the trailer, and it's never been damaged. Am I psyching myself out for...
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    New Engine: 24 to 28P prop too much?

    I just installed a crate cammed 383 in place of my old merc 6.2L. It's not a drastic change, but it has a few more ponies than the stock engine had (320hp) The boat had 24P props on it's bravo 3 drive. It will now reach redline 5200 RPM at about 2/3 throttle. If I jump all the way up to a 28P...
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    2007 Merc 6.2L MPI barfing oil

    My 2007 Merc 6.2L MPI / BRAVO III drivetrain functioned flawlessly for many years. After flogging it in a poker run last fall, it has a spectrum of issues. Any pointers are greatly appreciated. 1. The drive oil reservoir is overflowing after running the boat for ~1 hour or more on plane. I've...
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    Poker Run = massive oil leak

    I ran my little100% stock Rinker 262 family boat in a Poker Run yesterday against some serious race boats. My mercruiser 2007 6.2L EFI engine was at 4800+ rpm for almost 2 hours straight. It’s rev limited at 5200 rpm. I fully acknowledge that this was stupid and I had no business running the...
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    IGN key doesn’t work

    I need a little help. My ignition key doesn’t work anyone. My batteries are both fully charged. The blower, bilge pump, and trim all work well. When I turn the ignition key however, it’s completely dead. The gauges don’t come alive, and nothing is energized. Obviously the engine won’t start...
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    Are These Stress Cracks?

    I have a 2007 Rinker Captiva 262 cuddy cabin. I just found these cracks in the cockpit, under the windshield area. What causes these? Is it excessive stress? Is this boat going to come apart and destroy itself? Rinker seems to be regarded as a cheap brand. Its a 21* deadrise, which makes me...
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    HELP! Minor Hurricane damage

    I live at ground zero for Hurricane Florence, so my boat and I evacuated to western NC. Boat didnt' see hurricane conditions, but it did see tropical storm conditions and 2 feet of rain. I just brought it home and opened it up. The cabin and cockpit looks like an episode if DISCOVERY CHANNEL's...
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    Bravo III hi performance prop

    I have a RINKER 262 CAPTIVA Cuddy with a 6.2L 320HP Merc and a bravo III 2.2 drive. It currently has a Merc bravo III factory 24P 3 blade counterrotating prop set on it, and the prop is way to small. The boat slams up on plane quickly, but it's top speed is low, and it's at 5700rpm WOT. It's...
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    Bravo III exhaust tube disconnected

    Hey guys. I haven't been around in a while. I just bought a new to me 2007 Rinker Captiva 262 with a Bravo III sterndrive. The exhaust has a smooth tube instead of a bellow like my previous boats. The tube is firmly fastened to the boat, but there is a gap between the tube and the sterndrive. Is...
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    Performance boat handling

    I have been window shopping for a new to me boat. I'm interested in something higher performance like a formula fastech, sun sport, Baja, etc in the 28 to 33 foot range. I have had 21 to 23 foot boats in the past that plane at 20mph, economic cruise at 30mph, and top out at 55mph. My boss was...
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