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    wheel bearing seal leaking

    discovered the bearing seals are leaking but could not figure out how to remove seal. please advise
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    ventilation

    replacing broken vent grill on side and noticed louvers are facing the stern vs bow. shouldn't louvers face forward to intake air? also, port side has inline blower and air hose. the starboard has vent box but no hoses or significant opening. is that proper?
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    vent cover; 91 Glastron 1900

    broke the port stern vent yesterday due to 30 mph winds blowing stern into dock, high traffic didn't help either. anyway where can i find vent covers for an old boat?
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    thoughts about McGregor sb

    been sailing Hobie on lake for years but wify doesn't like the exposure and sea-saw effect. plus i wanta sail in the winter. kids are almost out the door and considering a Bahama trek. anyone have experience w/McGregor on the lakes or oceans?
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    Buying tires...help

    Wannabe + trailer weighs 3500lbs; axle is 4 lug mount. unfortunately LTs only come in 15", passenger tire load is 1500lbs so they're under rated and ST's suck. my cheap $60 st bias tires wear wierd and 1 has a bubble, after 2 seasons. here's the quandary, all radials are made in China; Carlisle...
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    exhaust boot vs bellows

    my mechanic replaced old bellow with new exhaust boot and its seems alot louder and wondering what your experience is with exhaust boot vs bellow.
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    windshield replacement

    does anyone know who can fabricate a w/s for a 91 Glastron 1900? called original glass mfr and they haven't made boat glass for years (discontinued product), Called local Glastron dealer and they didn't know. guess w/s aren't supposed to break. and because its curved, most auto glass companies...
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    packing wheel bearings

    toldby an expert to pull bearings at end of every season to get water out and repack. question: is a "packing tool" really necessary? what are the pros and cons?
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    engine dies shifting fr forward to neutral

    very annoying expecially when docking. everytime shift from forward gear to neutral or reverse, engine dies. i suspect its the interrupter switch but haven't a clue where its located on '91 5.7 mercruiser/alpha one drive. or could it be the lower cable?
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    prop and trimtab anode

    just installed a piranah 14-22p and concerned that only Clears anode fin by 1/8". please advise.
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    4 blade vs 5 blade prop

    im buying a used 19' w/5.7L mercruiser sterndrive and it ahs a 5 blade prop. not sure why but would you recommend changing to 4 blade or leave as is?
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