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    Name of gauge plug

    I am replacing the speedometer on my boat. The new gauge requires a ground, constant 12v and keyed 12v., They attach to the gauge on 3 big screw posts. The posts are in kind of a triangle shape. The other gauges on the boat have a plug that connects to all 3 posts on the back of the gauge with a...
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    Replacing Bellows Alpha one Gen 2 Questions

    Good morning, I need to replace my water pump this year (2 years old) and figured I should probably do the bellows while I have it apart. Boat is 15 years old and I'm pretty sure they are original. I did the bellows on an Alpha 1 Gen 1 - 7 or 8 years ago...wondering if there is much difference...
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    Mercathode - Worth it?

    I didn't even know a Mercathode systemem existed. Now I am intrigued. I looked up and it seems the Mercruisers come with them, except for the 4 cylinders, which I have. Worth installing one? My boat sits in a saltwater slip from April to November, but not connected to power at all. (But it can be)
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    Going to be below freezing and boat is still in the water

    Hey all, My boat is still in the water (saltwater). Was trying to leave in as long as possible to get a few more dives in. This weekend, it is supposed to drop down into the 20's overnight (Rhode Island). I have a 2010 Mercuiser 3.0. Draining the block is easy enough, it's just 2 hoses. So I...
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    Issue with Voltmeter on dash reading low

    Been having an issue with my voltmeter gauge. It generally reads about 12-13v depending on RPM. I assumed the alternator was dying and even started looking into grabbing a new one. But before ordering, I put my hand held voltmeter on the back of the alternator and she is charging at...
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    Is there an issue going from a 3 wire bilge float to 2 wire?

    Hey guys!! So per my other post, I confirmed my switch was toast. So need to pick up a new float switch. All the new ones I have seen are 2 wires, and the one I have is 3 wires. Is that going to be an issue, or is it something that is pretty easy to switch out? Or am I going to have to rewire...
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    How to test an electromagnetic float switch out of the boat

    Looking to test my float switch to see if it's working. I recently replaced the bilge pump...and not 100% positive I am connecting the wires back together correctly...pretty sure, but want to rule out the switch definitively before I buy a new one. Switch is a Johnson Model 3615 Automatic Float...
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    Drilling holes for new bilge pump

    Afternoon all!! Picked up a new pump to upgrade the volume flow of my old one. Everything fits except the new bolt pattern doesn't match the old one (of course) I filled the old holes with silicone, and went to drill pilot holes for new ones, but the drill doesn't fit between the hull and the...
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    Boat Waxing - which product to use?

    Looking to start waxing my boat to get her ready for the water. I have seen both cleaners and wax...and then products that are both cleaner/wax combined. Is there one better than the other? I was looking at Meguiars M6132. Hull itself is in decent shape...not super dull, but she does spend her...
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    Need to upgrade Bilge pump

    Last year I got swamped by two boats much larger than mine...the entire engine compartment was full of water. I was using my current pump, but it just wasn't pumping fast enough and took a loooong time to pump her out. I want to upgrade the current one (i think made more for lake use) and put in...
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    Tube towing question

    I got a new towable (Super Big Mable) for this season. I was towing my little guy yesterday and it seems like the bow always stayed pretty high. I was able to see ok, but still running up and seemed to be plowing through the water. Should I run my trim tabs down a bit to help compensate for that...
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    Does this VHF Antenna need to be soldered?

    Need some advice please....I have been doing some reading and discovered why my Marine VHF radio wasn't picking anything up....I didn't have an antenna....oops :) So I picked one up and I keep reading and have been told to make sure I solder the connector, however with the connections I got with...
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    3.0 Engine issue at Idle - started out of the blue

    Hey guys, Got an issue I ran into this morning. 2010 Mercruiser 3.0TKS. I was out fishing in the bay...boat was running great. Was trolling around for a while....hit the gas and cruised along the bay at speed. Got to the no wake zone at my channel, dropped the throttle and boat started running...
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    Is Biodegradable Boat Wash Safe for Bilge Pump

    I'm looking for something to be able to wash down my boat with aside from just spraying it down with water and giving it a good scrub now and then. The boat is in my slip, so pulling the drain plug will make things very wet...so obviously all rinsed water is going to come out of the bilge. Just...
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    Rod holder

    I have brackets that were on my boat for my old Bimini cover. My new cover mounts in a different spot (of course). I want to remove the old ones since no matter what, I catch some article of clothing on the damn thing every time I got on the boat. The mounting area is about 2 1/4" in width...
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    Where can I put boat name?

    Hey guys, I have an 18' 2004 Maxum 1800Sr3. Last year was our first year keeping her in a slip in the bay here. After agonizing over a name for like 8 months we came up with one. Was looking today and trying to figure out where the heck I can put it!!! I know she's not the normal type of boat...
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    Gasket between outdrive and engine

    I'm going to be replacing my water impeller. It's been a couple of years since I did it and I am trying to remember if I needed to order a new gasket for the job. I know the impeller kit doesn't come with one and for some reason I feel like I had to order one at the last minute last time. Anyone...
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    Looking for opinion on impeller change

    Hey guys, Looking for some opinions on if I should change my impeller this year. I know merc recommendation is 3 years or 300 hours or something along those lines. I replaced the impeller when I first got the boat March of 2016. That first year was primarily lake use with a few salt water...
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    Thinking of upgrading my boat

    So this is my second year out in our local bay with my boat, 18' 2004 Maxum 1800Sr3. I love my boat. She's in great shape and has been good to me. But our bay is always getting choppy especially in the afternoon. With 2-3 ft chop and 15-20 knot winds, I don't always feel comfortable being out...
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    Is one type of all around stern light better than the other

    So I have two stern lights currently. Thinking of sending one back, but want to ensure it would not be a better style before I do. The new one I have is a perko and it is kind of flat and the light is visible from the sides. (Kind of the shape of a UFO). The other one I have is just a light...
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