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    Outdrive trim control

    On the throttle the button that controls the engine up/down is only doing the down one. It was working about 1 week ago then stopped. Could it be that the button itself it broken? When I press down, it works though. Now to get the engine up, I use the 'trailer button' Any advice what could be...
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    Boat cleaning

    This week end, i'm looking to clean my boat. As we all know sometimes when a boat sits for a long time (about 2.5 years), the febric in the cuddy section gets mildew, the walls inside gets some mildew, the seats etc - What is the best cleaning solution to clean these off? - For the fiberglass...
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    Changing dash panel

    Since my boat is a 1989. I was looking around to see if there would be a dash I could buy to change mine. The one on my boat deems beaten by the sun and looks old. Is it possible to have it changed?
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    Advice on engine 7.4 Merc

    My boat has been sitting for about 2 years now still winterized. I finally decided this year to put it in the water. So i went ahead an registered it. It is also still shrink wrapped. So I need some advice concerning the gas that has been sitting in there. Last time I took it out, I think it...
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    Advice on Trailer repair costs

    I have a 2001 escort trailer tandem that I use to tow my 1990 26' searay The trailer sat for a long time and I think the brake froze. I had it evaluated by a trailer place and here is what they sent me: REPAIR TRAILER: replace springs, brake lines, brakes and hubs, surge brake activator, and...
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    454 Fuel/water seperator

    Background: I have an 89 Searay 260 with a 454 merc in it. I thnk the engine itself is about 8 years old with about 190 hours on it. The boat sat for a long time when i bought it, then from 2008 till now sat with no use. So I had the boat mechanic prep it and he rebuilt the carb etc. I have...
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    454 Merc Thermostat

    My 89 searay had a 454 Merc. It seems like it take a 142 degree thermostat. The mechanic put a 160 degrees thermostat in it. Does it matter which one it is? - Is there a difference in length between a 140 degrees thermostat and a 160? -When he put the 160, he put the o-ring first then the...
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    Where to buy battery

    My SeaRay 260 has two batteries. It came with those two but after sitting for 3 years (even though the batteries were both taken out and stored in a garage), they barely charge. Where could I buy replacements? I understand that it's not like a normal car battery; it's deep cycle. Best prices?
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    3 blade props versus 4 or 5

    What difference does it make if my prop has 3 or 4 or 5 blades?
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    How to remove mold and mildew

    My boat sat for about 3 years and the seats (leather or feel like it) have those dots on them i think it might be a combo of mildew and mold. What can i use to get rid of it as in solution. I head anything that contains bleach but what would you guys suggest?
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    Escort Trailer Tires

    Hello, new to this forum. Can someone tell me where I can find inexpensive but decent tires for my trailer? 2001 Escort Tire size : 215/75D 14 It's a tandem trailer so I need 4 tires only no wheels. Another thng is when i hear trialer length, is it the fill length of the trailer? from where...
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