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    Prop size?

    Hey Ive got to replace my prop and i dont know what size it is. It reads 48 78120 A401 19P<br /><br />I assume thats 19 pitch but how do I tell the size?<br /><br />Thanks alot.<br /><br />James
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    MERCRUISER 3L W ALPHA ONE BOGGING DOWN FROM IDLE TO FULL THROTTLE...

    Hi,<br />I am really trying to keep the cost of maintaining my boat, trying to do as much work myself. I winterized and will change engine and lower unit oil in a month when it gets warmer. More info: 1990 galaxy with 3L mercruiser with an alpha one. The engine runs well when I am just...
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    Winterizing, how exactly do I do it???

    Hi,<br />I'm at the point of my life where I simply cannot afford to winterize my 3.0L mercruiser w/ alpha one od.<br /><br />I am looking for explicit instructions on how to do it myself. I am relatively handy, but know almost nothing about engines. I plan on getting a tune in the spring, but...
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    When will my boat be damaged by the cold?

    Ive got a 90 galaxy with 3L merc on Lake George, NY.<br /><br />It's getting pretty cold up there now in the low 30's at night and I have the boat on the lake still to use for fall fishing, cruising, etc. Question is, how cold does it have to get to damage the engine? What can I do, if...
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    Trim tab removal?

    Ive got a 3.0L mercruiser w/ alpha 1 od.<br /><br />Trim tab above prop is broken and I need to get it out. How do I do that? I see that there's a hole above it, but is it a screwdriver or what?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />James
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    Prop size?

    Ive got a 90 galaxy 18 footer w/ a 3.0l mercruiser w/ alpha 1 od. My prop is pretty banged up, and I wanted to get a new one. Only problem is the boat is a state away and I cant remember what size the prop is. Can anyone help?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />James
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    Vibrations when at idle?

    My boat vibrates pretty good when not moving. Prop is very dinged up, but that wouldnt cause this problem. Ive read taht this could be a bent prop shaft...<br /><br />Any ideas?
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    Boat won't turn to port????

    Hello all... <br />3.0L mercruiser w/ alpha 1 od on a 18 ft open bow<br /><br />Got my new (used) boat out there on saturday and encountered an odd problem... I can turn left at slower speeds, but at wot, if I try to turn left, the boat just starts to tip over to the left and does not turn at...
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    Steering problem teleflex rack on a mercruiser

    Hi,<br />Everytime I go out to work on this new (used) boat I find something else is wrong...<br /><br />Ive got a 3.0L mercruiser with a teleflex rack and pinion steering.<br /><br />My steering is really stiff. The more I work it with the wheel back and forth, the better it gets, but if I let...
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    Supplies

    Hi,<br />Quick question for all of you boat repair folks...<br />Where locally can you buy poly resin and fiberglass matting? What type of store would have that kind of stuff? Im trying to do this quickly and dont feel like waiting for shipping.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />James
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    Git rot alternatives?

    I've heard that Git rot is simply thinned down epoxy resin. Ive got 2 soft stringers that I am not about to start ripping up. I bought one pint at 45$ but would need a few more for the job and I am trying to find an alternative. I found poly resin at Walmart for $8 a pint. Now, I realize...
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    Towing car: is this feasible?

    OK<br />Here's the dilemma. My towing car(jeep grand wagoneer) just went completely and is destined for the junk heep. Our other car is a '97 Subaru Outback. The hitch on the subaru is rated for 3500 lbs. My boat is an 18 ft 1990 Galaxy open bow with a 3.0L mercruiser with an alpha drive...
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    carpet

    Im considering ordering from:<br /> http://www.boatcarpetbuys.com/sportsmans.htm <br />has anyone ordered from here? It looks pretty cheap...Anyone have any cheaper sources. Carpet is for a ski boat for family use. <br />THanks
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    80's Merc 50 hp on a 15 ft v hull Speed question

    Hi,<br />I am new to the boating thing and am trying to figure this all out. My boat seems to be underperforming speed wise(At least what I would expect from it).After reading hundreds of posts about this, I have decided to post a question. I realize that I’m not providing enough info, ie...
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