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  1. Newbie@boats

    What gear oil for my outdrive so many options!!!

    So I wanted to change my outdrive oil this weekend since it is the last step to my boat pre season tune up and I found about 5 different options for the oil, I obviously want to use the right oil and use merc oil or quicksilver or whatever is recommended for this outdrive alpha 1 gen 2 can any...
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    Freezing temps tonight, observation question

    I know I know this had been beat to death, but I have a quick question since I am "new" to this 3.0L from what I've read you remove the drain hoses on the block poke in there to make sure it's not clogged and remove the big water pump hose and let the water drain there. Well I used the boat a...
  3. Newbie@boats

    Calling ALL fisherman!! A lure "guaranteed" to catch fish

    Now, I am not one to usually give in to these commercials I see on TV but I just had to order this for giggles....in the commercial it said "guaranteed" to catch a fish every cast or your money back! Anyone seen this or at least try them? I did order one, and of course I got another for "free"...
  4. Newbie@boats

    Where can I find a windshield glass?

    My port side windshield glass is cracked, i've been googling and ebaying like crazy and cannot find a replacement glass.....does anyone know where I could find the glass? Thanks its a 2001 Bayliner Capri 1950
  5. Newbie@boats

    Installing a depth gauge on a Bayliner Capri

    My whole life I have only boated on one lake and I know it very well and wouldn't consider installing a depth gauge... Recently bought my first house about an hour away from that lake now and I am looking to explore some new lakes with my fiance and our pup....so I think I would like to install...
  6. Newbie@boats

    Argh!!!! New water pump is still leaking!

    Well, I recently discovered my water pump was leaking 01 Merc 3.0L so I replaced it with an OEM pump Obviously replaced the gasket and cleaned the surfaces to bare metal.....running my boat on the muffs today I noticed a real slow "seap" of water runs down the timing cover much much slower than...
  7. Newbie@boats

    Need help on a hose replacement for trim, pic inside

    While giving the boat a complete once over today, new prop, plugs wires oil change etc I noticed a small drip of blue fluid going into my oil catch pan and I realized it's coming from the small rubber hose for the trim fluid. Anyone know how to replace this hose? I assume I have to remove the...
  8. Newbie@boats

    Just picked up my boat! Just a few questions....

    Well I was going to purchase a 1987 Imperial VC200 with a 3.7 but with the wealth of knowledge on this forum I was steered away thankfully. I found a 2001 Bayliner Capri 19.5 the guy was asking $5,000 and I ended up buying it for $3,000 with the trailer, a Bimini top, a set of skis, ropes...
  9. Newbie@boats

    Mercruiser 3.7L 4 Cylinder questions

    So I am definitely looking into getting another boat I have a few other threads open, but I am narrowing my search down between a Bayliner Trophy and this Imperial VC 200 they bayliner has the 3.0 4 cylinder and this boat has the 3.7 4 cylinder and looks to be in excellent over all condition...
  10. Newbie@boats

    Looking at a Byliner with a 5.7 OMC Cobra..

    Owner stated heads were rebuilt along with carb as well, I am not to familiar with these engines, I had a Merc 470 once and it was an absolute nightmare and I am NOT looking for another headache like that engine, before I go to look at this boat can anyone give me some pointers on what to look...
  11. Newbie@boats

    Opinions on a 91 21FT Bayliner Hardtop

    I am looking to get back into boating this season, and I am narrowing my search down to a cuddy cabin but stumbled upon this hardtop which I was immediately attracted to. I have been talking to the owner for a few days now thru email and he seems like a very straight forward guy.....I am looking...
  12. Newbie@boats

    95 Mercrusier 5.0 won't run after the winter! Trying to go on lake this weekend

    Ok, I am going to try and tell the story the best I can. Boat was used last season, was not winterized over the winter, and I guess the guy didn't think any one would notice the cracked block and exhaust manifolds. When we went to look at the boat it would NOT run unless we used a quick shot...
  13. Newbie@boats

    Need help finding some seats...

    I have found the back to back seats for my boat, I am having trouble finding bow seats and the 2 seats by the motor cover.... I would love to put new seats in my '86 it would make it look 50x better.... Anybody know where I can get the right seats for my boat with out having to have someone...
  14. Newbie@boats

    Hooking up dual batts with out a selector swtich? 3.7 Mercrusier

    Right now I have a single battery set up and I would like to throw in another battery, so I can listen to the radio and not have to worry about killing the battery to get the boat started..... Heres my question...Will I hurt my charging system if I run 2 batterys? If I were to hook 2 batteries...
  15. Newbie@boats

    How did you spend your memorial day?

    Let's hear about it! I spent mine on the lake until it got so crowded I couldn't stand being pushed all around from other boats. Everything went great though! Weather couldn't have been any better! Thanks to all who have served to make this possible. All gave some, some gave all.
  16. Newbie@boats

    How long before my battery dies?!?...other questions

    Hello all! I'm out on the lake now enjoying a beautiful Sunday night, I jus have 2 questions... The battery in my boat is a few years old, I was wondering how long you all think I can go before I have to worry about a dead battery from listening to the radio? It's a Trojan deep cycle battery...
  17. Newbie@boats

    Best spark plugs? And what else should I do?

    I have an 86 mercrusier "470" I want to change the spark plugs in it and I would like to put in the best ones I can get. Anybody have a part number or any recommendations? What else should I do to make sure I have a problem free summer?
  18. Newbie@boats

    What should my operating temp be?

    I have a 4 cylinder 170 aka the 470 motor. I bought the boat from the original owner and the motor and outdrive look like they were on a brand new showroom floor boat. The water pump on the motor was done and they used a speedy seal? On the shaft that grooves get worn into it to prevent...
  19. Newbie@boats

    World of difference.

    Took the boat out for it's maiden journey, went alright for it first time. The gas in it was over 2 years old. Well the boat at WOT would just bogg down. Ran it all day like that until it was out of fuel. Next day fresh fuel took it back out same problem. Well I took it home, cleaned the...
  20. Newbie@boats

    Replacing transom seal on a 1985 3.8 omc

    I just bought the boat. Everything works but the transom seal is shot. How hard is it to change out? Does the out drive have to come off? The guy took the old one off with out taking the outdrive off and didnt damage it... I paid 300$ for the boat and trailer, and besides the broken...
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