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  1. PatinIdaho

    Upgrade Ignition

    Currently i have a Delco Voyager ignition but im thinking a Mercruiser Thunderbolt V system would be a good upgrade as it adjusts timing on the fly and uses a knock sensor. After doing some reading it seems like its about as close as you can get to computer control with out a actual ecm/o2...
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    Are there any Volvo Penta 290DP mechanics in Spokane area?

    I need to have the upper taper bearing changed and i can not do it my self as i dont have the tools or knowledge to do it. If any one knows of a person that can could you please PM me the info. Thanks
  3. PatinIdaho

    Volvo Penta

    So i am switching from a VP single prop to a VP Duo Prop. Boat is a 1984 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge 245 260HP 5.7 AQ280 15X19 Volvo Penta prop. WOT 4400RPM @ 40MPH(gps) So has any one switched to a DP from a SP with this model boat? Im told B3s might work if i have a healthy engine. I do, no...
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    Trailer surge brake coupler

    Im wanting to get a new coupler as mine stopped working and after looking at the master cylinder i can see why! Nothing but brown rusty fluid. The one in the pic is rated for 12,000 pounds. Trailer is double axle. Boat is a 1984 24.5 Bayliner. New from the factory dry weight was 4,200...
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    Restoring 1977 Ranger 22ft Cuddy Cabin

    Kinda odd that they would name 2 Totally different style boats the same model. This one is a 1979 Ranger with a Volvo Penta AQ225D/280
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    Restoring 1977 Ranger 22ft Cuddy Cabin

    Does it say General Marine on it anyplace. If so it's the Ranger model
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    Prop Slip 30%??????

    Boat is a 1984 Bayliner 24.5 Ciera. AQ225D/280 Original prop was tore up kinda bad and it is a 15X17 Michigan. Don't know how its performance was to well as it was a test ride and i could not see any sense in running it hard with a prop in bad shape. So today me and the wife had it out at the...
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    Can't seem to find MY boat

    So another one sold. To my neighbor of all people! So it's usually me and the wife going out for a day or two on the weekends. Home every night. Lake is 20 minutes away:) We usually do a little fishing then swimming then finish with just some light cruising around before home. We do like the...
  9. PatinIdaho

    Trim Tab

    On my Mercruiser Bravo 1, 7.4L, Power steering, 15 1/4X19P prop I have this trim tab. It is cranked over about 20Deg to the right looking from the back forward. Pretty sure thats wrong? If it is wrong where would be a good starting place to try it? Thanks
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    Differance between SS & aluminum.

    Ok so boat is 24F Cuddy with a Bravo 1 and a 7.4L engine. Came with 2 props. One a 15 1/4X21P Aluminum mounted. Plane Aluminum has a cup New 15 1/4X19P SS. Apollo XHS Wondering if you know what the difference might be in use?. Not had boat to lake yet so can't give any more numbers. Just...
  11. PatinIdaho

    1988 Bravo 1

    Just got my first Mercruiser and its a Bravo 1 behind a 7.4L. Im wondering where is the best place to order parts from. Bellows, Alignment tool kinda stuff. I have some time before im actually going to use it so i would like to do some maintenance items on it sense its down for a week or two...
  12. PatinIdaho

    Small amount of rot in a BAD spot

    Noticed the motor mount on the port side had some cracking around it and the rear bolt was about 1/2 way out. Lightly tapping it, it just went back in but every thing else seemed solid. The mount is sunk about 1/8th inch. Got it home and did some exploratory drilling and sure enough it is rot...
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    Think i scored a deal today!

    Got this 1988 Celebrity Crown Line today. 24FT, Bravo 1, 7.4L. The good Interior is decent but starting to get sunburned and it needs a good cleaning for sure. Has a few small holes but nothing major. Came with a Trailer top, Bimini top, Full camper top. Windows are turning brown but the fabric...
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    1988 Merc outdrive?

    Wonder if anyone knows what series out drive a 1988 24FT Celebrity with a 7.1L engine has? Owner says he is pretty sure it needs a new gimble bearing as he is hearing a ticking sound from that area and he had a mechanic look at it and the mechanic said it is probably the bearing. Just trying to...
  15. PatinIdaho

    1977 Bayliner with outdrive issue.

    Ok wondering if this is worth it. 1977 Bayliner Victoria 28ft. 2 Mercruser 190HP 4cyl(not sure on HP) Boat is actually in decent shape and been taken care of. Can get it for $2500 BUT Yes there always is one!. He says one outdrive is noisy and believes it's the gimbal bearing. Im pretty sure i...
  16. PatinIdaho

    1979 Mercury 228 Crack?

    Im looking at a different boat and i can't really get down in it to look at the sides of the engine block so im relying on cell phone pics i took. Boat is a 1979 Fiberform 24F cruiser. Here is a pic and im not sure if it's a crack or leaking head gasket. Maybe you guys can help?
  17. PatinIdaho

    Mounting Trim Tabs. Need some help!

    I have the Nauticus smart tabs SX but im not sure where to mount them! I have tried calling them but no answer and there answering machine seems to not be working. So here are a couple possible spots but i don't know what is the best place. One spot is fairly even with the bottom of the boat the...
  18. PatinIdaho

    Fuel vent dripping fuel

    Ok so a lot of us have this problem. I could deal with it until yesterday when i was at the lake and we were at shore and swimming. Noticed gas was starting to drip out the vent into the water. Totally not good! having gas dripping into where your swimming/fishing or environmental reasons. So im...
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    Smart tabs or a hydrofoil?

    My boat is a tri hull with a Volvo Penta 280 that has no trim. Adjusted the outdrive for best speed and a slight bow up attitude when on plane but now naturally when getting up on plane it is pretty bow high so im thinking a Hydrofoil will cure that but as i can't adjust trim so it might make...
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