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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    Unfortunately even though it is the same size filter the thread hole is larger so it aint gonna fit.Makes no sense to me, why the heck should they be different?? Charlie
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    filter is Quicksilver 35-866594Q01 looks to be a little shorter
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    The box reads Mercruiser 1.6 Vazer 4 cal and 3.0 mpi stern drive.Charlie
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    Yep,i currently have all 3 Evinrude,Yamaha,and a pair of mercruisers and all use the same one.I am just scratching my head hoping theses filters I bought fit .They are for Mercruiser but upon further investigation I discovered the filters are for 6 cyl Mercruiser.Charlie
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    Fuel water Separators ,Why not universal fit?????

    I have always had the oil filter style of fuel/water separator on each and every one of my boats. Quite a few are interchangeable however WHY make them different .They are all about the same size and they all do the same thing.So why did I just buy "fits Mercruiser and Mercury" Quicksilver...
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    Trying to diagnose fuel supply issue after running out of gas

    That does not look like a marine gas filter for a mercruiser carb?????
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    Crud in carb bowl

    Did you replace the fuel/water separator?? If so ,which it sounds like you didn't, did you pour the contents into a clear jar to see what was in it??? Charlie
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    Winter storage cover

    No never on either.I have heard the here-say but no never seen or heard 1st hand.I have never got a rodent in my KFC but its a here-say that everyone has heard .I belong to several boat clubs and reside around at least 10 marinas with probably over a thousand boats and I dont know of a single...
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    Winter storage cover

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    Winter storage cover

    Well said!!! And right on the money!! Charlie
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    Winter storage cover

    BiiiiiGG mistake if you leave any part of the boat uncovered.You will be inviting unwanted guests and moisture, rain,snow,leaves etc. The way the boat in the pic is covered is the absolute LAST way I would ever cover my boat.A boat in storage needs to be pitched with bow raised higher than stern...
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    Winter storage cover

    I wouldn't leave anything uncovered if you can avoid it.Nothing replaces shrinkwrap and nothing is better.If you are hung up on using your method, I would blue tarp everything after you have done your method.Charlie
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    Fix hatch window on older boat. Options?

    That boat has 3 deck hatches.2 small and 1 full size.Which did you break? The full size hatch is surely available as a used part.I have seen them locally and on Craigslist for approx $100. As Scott already mentioned ,replacing and bedding the lexan is not that difficult but it is time consuming...
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    Lower/store Bimini on Doral 250 SE

    ??? Send a pic .Charlie
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    Hull cleaner

    What exactly are you looking to clean??? Hull oxidation....waterline scum ....hull stains...??? Post back for best advise.Charlie
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    Lower/store Bimini on Doral 250 SE

    Hard to tell by the pic but typically you should be able to undo/unzip the top from the supports and wind it around either the front rail or the rear rail and put a boot on it and zipper it away till u need it again.A boot is a storage cover typically with a zipper or velcro to close up the...
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    03 yamaha Vmax 225 rattling/noise

    VERY Smart 1st step in changing the lower unit lube!!! That simple maintenance procedure can tell you a lot as you found out!!.ALWAYS remove your prop as that can also tell you a lot about whats going on. BEST you didn't listen to crap guessing like : If you had listened and continued to...
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    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to fix seacock leak thru hull

    Are you looking to try to temporarily repair it until you haul the boat or are you looking to do the entire job correctly?? I would start with making sure all of your bilge pumps are working on automatic setting.charlie
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    2004 Jeep GC tire size question

    Bought new, has factory Good year P225 75r 16s on it. Came across same factory tire except it is a P225 70R 16. anything wrong with putting the 70 series into the mix? I have select trac 4x4 so 99.9% of the time it is in 2 wheel drive . Charlie
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    Need help with Hull crack in Aluminum Lowe Boat

    Def not "cosmetic" .The culprit is the bow eye being stainless.Im sure it has been replaced from then original.The stainless has set up dissimilar metal contact and weakened the aluminum as it is less noble than stainless.Aluminum boats usually come with bow eyes and cleats that are replaceable...
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