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  1. Stinnett21

    Center console for cool weather?

    I've only been on a center console one time, my uncle's 18' Wellcraft in Cape Coral, FL many years ago. I live in KY and love to get out in the fall. I have a 21' bowrider and can throw the bow cover on, close the windshield and stay warm. Considering downsizing in the future and was...
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    Upgrade for Bluetooth?

    My boat has a 2008 standard DIN stereo head unit mounted the glove box. It’s not Bluetooth. I’m exploring options of upgrading to include BT. My wife is a sales rep with a new fleet vehicle every 2 years or so. It seems every time she gets a new vehicle or another family member wants to...
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    How do you brace your prop for tightening

    I've always used a block of wood but I recently had my vent plate fixed on port side and I certainly don't want to damage the weld. Probably overkill but just seeking any input on how you guys do it?
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    Alpha 2 top bearing

    Alpha 1 gen 2 (OM424120): I pulled my cap to take a look at things in the off season. The top bearing and cup are smooth to the touch and the bearing rotates smoothly but as you can see there is staining/discoloration. Merc Manual 14, page 3A-29 speaks of discoloration due to excessive heat...
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    Steering arm pinch bolt

    I removed my “Frankenstein” plugs on the side of my A1 G2 (ser# OM424120) in an effort to torque my steering arm pinch bolt. To get a socket on one side I have to turn the steering wheel almost hard over so it will line up. This renders the other side well out of reach, seemingly, with normal...
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    Nauticus Smart Tab question

    I'm considering them as a winter project. I feel like I've read through the most of the bizillion discussions of these on this forum but I still have a question for Smart Tab users. If I buy the SX series along with the PR500 plate retractor brackets, when in reverse what keeps the downward...
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    4 blade vs 3 blade torque

    Considering a 4 blade for next season on my 21’ I/O and thought I would pose a question. There is one thing that bothers me about single engine right hand prop boats and that’s the fact that prop torque creates a port side list while underway. This is why most boats are controlled from the...
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    Half full gas tank for winter storage?

    I realize much has been written on the subject of proper percentage of fuel in the tank for winter storage but it seems I've read where the worst scenario is a half full tank. Can someone help me understand the thinking behind this? I realize the logic ranges from completely full to keep out...
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    Rev limiter

    Can someone educate me on a rev limiter question? I rarely ever run WOT but I’m considering a re-prop so I’m trying to get a baseline with current set up. So here’s the question: what does the rev limiter on a 2002 5.0 MPI do? What does it sound like? In other words how do I know when it...
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    Ujoints lifespan A1 G2

    I have a 2002 A1 G2 with 1300 hours (original owner) still has original ujoints. What kind of lifespan can I expect out of these? I realize usage/habits makes a difference but just looking for ballpark expectancy. It's on a 21' open bow, 5.0 MPI, all freshwater, have never had water in...
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    Peterson marker lights

    I wonder if I could get some help on side/rear marker lights. I have a 2003 trailer with the Peterson 150 marker lights. These are the style that are fastened by rivets and rely on the riveted connection for ground. Some of them aren’t working and through investigation I believe they have...
  12. Stinnett21

    Hub vs Buddy Bearing

    Seeking opinions on how many times on average a hub can withstand a Buddy Bearing removal and install before you start to loose the buddy bearing
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    5.0 MPI fuel question

    Question: If I put a new fuel filter on my 5.0 MPI and prime it by turning the key to start position several times, shouldn't the filter be full of fuel when I remove it? It's not. Little to no fuel appears in the filter. Could this be the key to my stalling problem? If I fill the filter...
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    5.0 MPI stalls

    I have a 2002 5.0 MPI with 1,100 hours. Sometimes after it's hot it doesn't want to run. It starts but stalls out. I've found the way to get it running again is to loosen the fuel filter and wait a few minutes then it will restart and run fine. Otherwise it's running great. During one of...
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