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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    I was just about to ask as a double check, thank for that...... 0.061 jets ordered from Mikes. Appreciate dragging me to the correct answer Scott (y)(y)
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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    Sorry, yes I know the site for Mikes, its actually where I got the rebuild kit from. I was saying I was having trouble finding where he has the 1.55 jets I need on the site.
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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    @Scott06 , you have that link for mikes? Im looking all over and im not finding it
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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    Made the mistake of trying to juggle the kids homework at the same time of tear down my mercarb 2 barrel last night. Slightly wrong sized flathead and not paying full attention caused me to mangle the brass pretty good. These pictures were after just two slips, freaking brass. The rebuild kit...
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    Boat accident at dusk

    Update to this situation.... the owner of the other boat has now recanted, telling insurance that he saw no lights on my vessel before striking me. The liability for the claim is still open (this is over 2 months now), as the insurance company has still not received any communication back from...
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    Dealing with insurance,boat totaled?

    Wow. My situation doesnt compare to yours, but Im getting the same feeling as you are...have to call and leave messages and get mad to get any type of response back. And when I do, they definently seem like they are watching the clock for their next break.
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    Dealing with insurance,boat totaled?

    Looking for anyone with experience in this situation, trying not to make a wrong move. Got into a boat accident ( https://forums.iboats.com/threads/boat-accident-at-dusk.756667/ ) in the beginning of June. Finally got the police report and between that and talking to the other boater’s...
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    Boat accident at dusk

    It is a good sized opening for sure, covered it with some marine tape before idling out from the dock to have the kids swim. Regular trips are definently on hold until its water tight again. I'll look into Regal providers, not sure if any are in the area.
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    Boat accident at dusk

    Police report came back as the other party is at fault and is taking responsibility. No injuries beyond some stitches in their boat and an air cast in mine. Having a hard time finding a place to give me a quote (I'm in southern CT if anyone knows anyone good) Lots of guys doing fiber and...
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    Boat accident at dusk

    This is a good idea, handheld spot light to flash at anyone coming to close for comfort at dusk Which rules are these? Interested
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    Boat accident at dusk

    Yeah, had both bow and stern on. I'll make sure to use a bic lighter next time, worked better then my lights in your situations haha
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    Boat accident at dusk

    Thats a great point, will make sure to do this.
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    Boat accident at dusk

    Im always looking at the safety thread to get tips and get myself thinking on other peoples’ experiences. My turn to contribute! Was out on my Regal 1800 with my brother and a friend to run the boat and fix some carb balancing issues (thats another never ending story🤬) . Worked on it for a bit...
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    Need a noise diagnosed…

    The noise seems to be coming from the front of the motor, pulleys and belts. The ticking noise is completely random, not in line with the RPMs at all.
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    Need a noise diagnosed…

    Currently at the marina, started up my 99 Regal 18’, 99 Merc 3.0. Taken it out dozens of times this year, with no issues at all. Started it up tonight and i’m hearing this…no clue what it could be, do you? Thanks
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    Acceleration problem

    Check the anti-siphon valve coming off your tank, thats what it was for me when I had the same issue years ago. Ball would get stuck with the increased fuel flow
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    3.0, engine oil, breather tube questions

    Compression check was all good. Cleaned up, went boating with the kids. Thanks guys
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    3.0, engine oil, breather tube questions

    Just checking to make sure this is normal operation of my 1999 3.0 Merc. Noticed two things, both circled in red.....first is a pooling of oil at the base of the breather tube that leads to and holds the flame arrestor onto the carb. The second is air/exhaust moving through the opening on the...
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    Cracked up ski locker repair

    99 Regal 1800. Boat is in great shape, floors rock solid (as far as I can tell). Removed the snap carpet in the ski locker and found this. Is this as bad as it looks or is this a semi normal repair? Im guessing grinding the gel coat and glass smooth and re-fiber glassing before new gel coat...
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    Shoot thru hull transducer questions

    Transducer readings havnt worked since I obtained this boat last year. Was last on my long list of fixes. Finally got to it this year. Main problem from the pic is the state of the gel coat in the ski locker (Regals are known for this, Im finding out). Im going to post separately to find out...
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