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  1. madurodave

    2000 Mercruiser fuel issue

    I just picked my boat up from the shop where it had the carb rebuilt, fuel pump replaced and entire fuel system clean out, including tank. It starts up great but when i put into gear and give her any throttle she just coughs and losses power. I can baby it and eventually get her WOT but when I...
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    Punxsutawney Phil is full of it!

    What a beautiful day today! IT'S ABOAT TIME!!
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    Oil pan gasket replacement on 305

    hello crew. I am replacing the oil pan gasket on a 2000 305. I have had a very small leak right under the balancer since I brought her home 3 years ago. i just dealt with it after trips out buy cleaning out the bilge with some rags because I was too scared to pull the engine out of the boat...
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    Just leased a slip. And tips or advise?

    Well, took the plunge and leased a covered slip at my local marina. Any advise or tips are appreciated.
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    Adding a second battey. Perko Switch, stereo, amp and accessories questions.

    Hello iboats. I have been running one battery with no issues all summer. On this one battery I have all the typical stuff being used, plus a stereo, amp and tower speakers. To make a long story short, the last few outings the AMP cuts out. I assume the draw is just too much for this one...
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    Taking a small boat on Florida panhandle vacation.

    It is a dream of mine... Every year I consider taking it but never do. I own a 21' capri cuddy. I would love to haul it down and rent a slip for the week in St Andrews Bay in Pamana City Beach area. I would also like to take it gulf side some to mess around if the sea is calm enough. We usually...
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    Which Tach setting for Faria Gauge

    Please take a look at the enclosed picture and tell me which contact it should be set on for my 8 cylinder engine. I am having a difficult time with the readings on this new gauge. Top or bottom? Thanks in advance!
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    Vacuum leak maybe? Please help with 1988 OMC Cobra sterndrive

    This year my buddy and I are hearing a new sound from the top of his 1988 OMC Corba Sterndrive engine. We have pinpointed it to this small hole (please see the picture below). We are not sure if something fell out of here or is missing because when we cover the hole with a finger, the tapping...
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    Can you please advise how I should wire up these boat stereo components?

    Please let me know how I should run these speakers and sub. Should I run the four sony speakers on the head unit and the tower speakers and sub of the amp? Should I buy another amp? Should I install all speakers on the amp? I am so confused on what to do........ Thanks in advance for any...
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    ok.....jokes over, who pulled the plug and drained the water?

    Headed to the lake with raz on friday. Sandi met us later in the weekend. It was beautiful weather and as you know the supermoon was out. We caught a lot of big fish and relaxed all weekend. But we had one incident i wanted to show everyone......... This is friday afternoon. We found a nice...
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    Big props to Big Air Bimini!

    I ordered a bimini on a Monday and had it on a Friday. They sent the wrong fabric colors the first time, and within 7 business days, I had the right one on the boat. And you can adjust this thing until your hearts content. Great product. http://www.bigairwaketowers.com/bimini/ Got to love...
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    2006 Stingray 240 CS

    I am thinking of starting negotiations for this rig. Any comments are greatly apprecited. We are around 35k but thinking I may can do better. http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/marine_classifieds/adv-search.cgi?id=614831
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    Friday evening in N Mississippi

    I hope you all had a great boating weekend! Check out this picture I took of my 14 yr old. Can't wait for this weekend....long weekend too! WOOT!
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    Cuddy Cabin Hatch bracket? Help me find one?

    Hello fellow boaters. I am looking for something to replace this part. Any ideas or links are greatly appreciated.
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    Really on the fence SEI vs Mercruiser

    I need to replace my upper unit. Iboats says it will bolt right up with no issues at all. How in the World do I justify the difference in price for the Mercruiser. SEI for 695 MC for 1350 Someone talk me out of the SEI please....:eek:
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    gear lube in bilge

    I am losing some gear lube in bilge. Could swear I see it on top of the starboard valve cover but I must be wrong. Anyway, I am getting some trace amounts in the bilge but cannot see where it's coming from. It is driving me crazy! Any help or things to look for is appreciated. Thanks, David
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    Tiny Tach install questions

    I am running a V8 and want to intall a Tiny Tach. I like the hour meter but more importantly, want to verify the accuracy of my tach in the dash. I assmue I set this to 360? Meaning one revolution per spark? also, says to wrap the red wire 3 or 4 times for accurate reading...how many time...
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    please help me identify this tube

    Happy Easter my fellow boaters. Please see the pics below. You will see a small black tube running vertically up the stern. The faster I go, the more water comes out of this rubber tube. By feel, I though I tracked it exiting the boat out the back in the bell housing somewhere above the...
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    Wakeboard rack installed! Come on SUN!!

    I am excited about spring and summer! Let's hit the lake!!
  20. madurodave

    I just want to say, Thank You Members!

    I boat a 2000 Bayliner Capri 2052 DX cuddy, mercruiser v8, last June 29th. I didn't sign up here until I needed some help. I paid $7900.00 for the boat after a 10 minute ride on the lake. DOH!!! The PO had the boat cover stored UNDER THE BOAT! Seats were moldy, everything was filthy. The...
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