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    How full does gas tank need to be for Winter storage?

    I filled my tank up yesterday and then took it out on the lake a little to blast some fresh water through it before the season ended. Looked at the tank this morning, and it is pretty much full. The fuel is touching the top of the tank near the ends, but there is still a little room in the...
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    Carpet on boat

    Hi all, I have a 2004 Maxum 1800sr3. When I got the boat last year, I was given the carpet for the interior as well. Carpet is brand new and doesn't appear it was ever put in. The snaps and such are all on it and on the hull and ready to be put on. Where I store it on the trailer in my...
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    Boat cover snaps

    So my boat cover has snaps on it that it snaps to the boat with. Think a pair of jeans type snaps. A few if the male ends that are on the boat are broken. My question is are snaps all the same size when it comes to these things, or are there 40 different ones and I need to try and fit them. I...
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    Winterizing questions

    Couple of quick questions on winterizing. This will be my first year having to winterize my boat. I went through the process with the old owner last year on what he does, but just want to make sure it is correct. Engine is a 2010 3.0 Mercruiser with an Alpha 1 Gen II. There are 2 small drain...
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    Better to apply bottom paint in Fall or Spring

    I am going to be adding anti-fouling paint to my boat for next year. This will be the first application of it as it still has the factory paint. I was thinking I would do it in the fall (I live in New England) when the weather was nice. Is there any draw back to doing it in the fall vs in the...
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    Issues running in choppy water

    Looking for a little advice. I got my boat earlier this year. 18' 2004 Maxum SR3 with a 3.0 alpha 1 gen 2. I primarily took it in the local ponds at the beginning of the year, but more recently have been taking it out in our local bay. The bay is known for being nice in the AM but gets choppy in...
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    Boat preparation for storing in Salt Water

    Hey guys, This was my first year with my boat and we took it out in the bay way more than I thought we would. We have decided that next year we are going to rent a slip in the bay instead of trailering it all the time. My question is, do I need to do any preparation to the hull or engine for it...
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    Boat preparation for storing in Salt Water

    Hey guys, Hopefully I'm posting this in the right section. This was my first year with my boat and we took it out in the bay way more than I thought we would. We have decided that next year we are going to rent a slip in the bay instead of trailering it all the time. My question is, do I need...
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    Damage to Stern Drive

    Hey guys, So I was out in the bay today and hit what I'm assuming was a submerged rock. Wasn't going fast, maybe about 10mph, but still did some damage to the fin on the stern drive and the prop. Prop I can deal with, curious if the chunks out of the stern drive is something to be concerned...
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    Oil pressure dropping off while under way

    Hey guys, Quick question....took my boat out today into the bay. Boat was running great for about 2 hours or so. On the return trip I noticed that the oil pressure was dropping down to between 0-20 (first hash mark). Was running at about 3k RPM. If I let off on the throttle, it would go back...
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    Prop for 3.0 Mercruiser

    I was inspecting my prop and it has a bunch of dings and is actually cracked on a fin. Looking to replace it, but not exactly sure which prop to get. I know that props are very user preference. I would be fine getting the same one I have on there now, but not sure how to read the numbers. On the...
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    Float replacement on 2010 3.0 TKS Carb

    In the process of rebuilding the carb, I weighed my float and it is at 9.2 grams. According to the merc manual, anything 9g and over needs to be replaced due to fuel absorption. I have been looking online, and the only part replacement I can find is a Sierra part. From reading the reviews there...
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    Engine starts and stops after emergency shutoff got hit

    Hey guys, 2004 Maxum with a 2010 Mercruiser 3.0. Took the boat out today. Started and backed off from the trailer and purred like a kitten, Docked it to park the truck, shut it down. Got back in, started right up. Backed away from the dock and accidentally hit the emergency shutdown for when...
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    Line questions

    Hey guys, couple of questions. I just picked up a new boat and need to get some dock line for it. It will only be used to tie it up to the dock while I park the truck, the boat is trailered. I went to my local marine store today and they have three strand nylon and also double braid nylon. The...
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    Sierra Impeller kit missing face seal gasket

    Hey guys I'm doing the water impeller on my Alpha One Gen 2. Got everything off and am starting the reassembly process. Got the pump back on and went to put the face seal on (I think that's what its called)...the gasket that goes over the drive shaft and sits on top of the pump housing. The...
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    Sierra Impeller Repair Kit

    I picked up a repair kit for my 04 Alpha one Gen 2 at my local Marine store. They gave me part number 18-3214D. I've been poking around online and most sites recommend 18-3214. I have looked at what they include in the packages between the 2, and everything looks the same. Does anyone know if...
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    Replacing Water Impeller and Oil Change Quesitons

    I just picked up a new boat and am going through and completing some of the maintenance items so that I know they are done. The boat has been winterized and has been sitting for about 6 months. Should I run the boat prior to replacing the impeller? Not sure if it needs to move or something...
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    Mystery Vent Hose

    Picked up a new boat and am going through it. I found one of the vent hoses for venting out the engine compartment was broken. When I went to look at it, it actually doesn't appear to be attached to anything...it's just flapping in the compartment. There is another vent hose right above it that...
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    Faria Gauge model

    Hey everyone, I just bought a 2004 Maxum 1800 SR3. The oil gauge is a little flaky. It won't read anything but if you give it a whack...it starts working. I would kind of like to know if my oil pressure drops and not have to start smacking it. It's a Faria guage, but I am not finding this...
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    Impeller replacement on 04 Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Hey guys, Just bought a new boat. It's an 04 Maxim 1800sr3. It was off a very friends brother so I have very good knowledge of the things that have been done. He had the impeller replaced in 2010 and it has about 56 hours on it or so. I'm figuring it's due for a new one given the age. Have a...
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