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    Oil filter for 3.0?

    Anyone know of the oil filter part # or reference # for a 1989 3.0 Mercruiser? I'm 60 miles from a marine dealer and none of the auto parts stores in town are able to cross-reference the Quicksilver filter that is on it. :confused: I don't have time to order one before the weekend starts...
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    23 pitch on a 3.0?

    I have a 21 pitch on my 3.0 Merc. which gives me about 41-43 mph wot at 45-4600rpm. Just wondering if anyone runs a 23 on a 3.0. I'm not really interested in top end speed as much as a faster cruising speed at the same(3200)rpm. I do a few trips to the Ohio R. and often make 15-20 mile runs...
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    3.0 Merc oil type?

    I'm in the process of winterizing my boat and was wondering what type of oil I can use in my crankcase? I used Merc. oil last year, but I'm about 75 miles away from any marine dealers and was wondering what a safe alternitive might be? I almost never operate the boat in air temps. below 55 dg...
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    Sunken Boat

    Last week, while boating on the Ohio R., I came across an interesting situation. An aquaintance of my boating buddy owns a 1996 Caravelle 21 ft. cuddy. He leaves it in the river at a local marina. About 5 weeks ago, he got a call from the marina to tell him his boat had sunk. :eek: He drove...
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    Vinyl nightmare

    My family and I went on a 4 day boat/camping trip this week. I placed the sleeping bags in the bow. One of the nylon stuff bags bled dye (purple) on my white vinyl seat and backrest. :mad: Grrrr.. The purple stains are just not very appealling on my analy maintained 2001 bowrider. So far, I...
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