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    Water leak between Bell and Gimbal housing

    Just working on winterizing 1995 Wellcraft/ 5.7L merc with alpha 1 gen 2. Put muffs on, fire up and notice very little water coming from exhaust, hustle (almost fall) down the ladder to see water spraying between the 2 housings. Should I assume it is the exhaust bellow? (water was warm coming...
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    I have what appears to be a big time issue.....

    Pulled my boat out yesterday, '95 Wellcraft Eclipse 236 on a 1995 EZ Loader trailer. Bout halfway home (fortunately, as it turns out it is only a 10 mile trip) I notice what appeared to be smoke coming off the left side tires. Pull off the highway and it appeared the left side of the trailer...
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    Engine Oil Weight/First Time Winterizing

    My first time winterizing my boat (1st year of ownership). It is a '95 Wellcraft with a 5.7l Mercruiser with Alpha1 Gen 2 drive. I am curious as to what weight oil is recommended for Upstate New York. Also, can I go straight synthetic? Thanks.
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    First time on muffs

    Am planning on running my 5.7 Mercruiser w/Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive on muffs for the 1st time. I put the muffs on, turn the water on, start the motor.....how long should I expect it to take until I see water coming out of the exhaust port?
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    Outdrive cleaning

    Pulled the boat out yesterday to prep it for trailering for vacation in the 1000 Islands. Am using commercial toilet cleaner on bottom, wondering what I can use on the outdrive to shine it up a smidge? FYI, Alpha 1 GenII Found some answers that for whatever reason I couldn't find...
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    Seafoam by induction

    I want to add a bottle of seafoam through a vacum hose to sit for a day or 2 in a 1995 5.7 mercrusier. What hose should I remove to drop into the can to suck into the engine?
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    Adding buss bar and switch

    I am adding a fish finder to my chart plotter and the FF has no switch. I am adding a buss bar to power both and a cuddy fan, and need to switch only the FF. It is a simple on/off switch and I am confused as to how to wire as there are only 2 lugs on the switch....HELP PLEASE!!! FYI, 1995...
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    "Marker light" on transom 1995 Eclipse 236 SC

    In the top center of the transom is a small, silver framed marker light. The light wasn't working so I removed the frame and it has rusted and is beyond repair. I cannot access if from the cabin side of the boat so I am curious as to how to replace this light. I assume it is part of the nav...
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    Just a shout out to the marine store at IBOATS

    I ordered a canvas snap kit on Tuesday, 5/24 and received it, normal shipping on Saturday, 5/28. Now mind you I know in the grand scheme of things this isn't a vital part, but, if this is the service you get for all items ordered essential or otherwise, I would find it hard to shop many other...
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    Gas fill problem...95 Wellcraft Eclipse sc 236 5.7 l merc

    Have a problem filling my tank...other than cost. Have to pump EXTREMELY slow. Tried to clean the vent from the hull side, but cannot get any object down there, assume there is an anti-siphon valve. Want to remove the vent from the tank, but am not sure which line is the vent. I can see the main...
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    Gas fill problem...95 Wellcraft Eclipse sc 236

    Have a problem filling my tank...other than cost. Have to pump EXTREMELY slow. Tried to clean the vent from the hull side, but cannot get any object down there, assume there is an anti-siphon valve. Want to remove the vent from the tank, but am not sure which line is the vent. I can see the...
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    GPS Transducers

    I have a Standard Horizons GPS unit and my boat has a 2 year old Hummingbird dual beam transducer (83khz/200khz)....are the compatible?
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    Lower Hudson River Boating

    I am planning a trip this summer down the Erie Canal to the Hudson and down the Hudson to HOPEFULLY below the GW Bridge. I have a 24' Well Craft and am curious to hear from those who have traveled that far down the Hudson, what size boat, what was your experience like and other general thoughts...
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