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    Mercruiser 3.0L hesitation/sputtering question

    I have a 2003 Bayliner 185 with a 3.0L Mercruiser that has about 150 hours on it. From what I can tell the previous owner took fantastic care of it. Lately the engine has been hard to cold start, unless I prime it with the throttle. At idle if I just click the throttle into gear and then proceed...
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    Mooring cover for a 2003 Bayliner 185 Bowrider

    I have a 2003 Bayliner 185 Bowrider that has a snap-on bow cover. The windshield has snaps for a bimini top that attaches to the hoop frame at the mid section of the boat. This past year I kept my boat in my garage and trailered it to and from the lake each weekend. Next year my wife wants to...
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    Low RPM or am I just too new to boating

    I have a 2003 Bayliner 185 with a 3.0L Mercruiser with about 135 hours on it. This past weekend I got a chance to open her up. With just me and my wife in the boat she topped out a 37 MPH with he tach reading 4300-4400 depending on how I trimmed the outdrive. I have no idea what pitch my 3 blade...
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    Ran aground, temp gauge not working now?

    The basics: 2003 Bayliner 185 with 3.0L Mercruiser with about 130 hours on it. The engine temperature gauge worked fine on our maiden voyage on 4/21/10. Went out on 4/24/10 and the wife accidently got to close to shore and we ran aground at a very moderate speed. I raised the out drive to free...
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    Best Price for a used Alpha One Outdrive

    I stopped at a friends house yesterday and he showed me what was left of his outdrive. The interior of the case was severley scratched/galled and the gears were all chewed up. He basically wants to replace the entire outdrive unit. Local dealer gave him a quote of $4,000 to replace it. He said...
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    What do I need for my maiden voyage?

    I bought an 18 foot bow rider a few months ago. Spring is a few months away and I need to start buying stuff for the boat. Could you please add to my list below of things I will need inorder to make my maiden voyage? I have the boat, on a trailer, towing with the wife's minivan. I know the boat...
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    Any 185 Owners? I have a few questions

    Just bought a 2003 Bayliner 185 with a 3.0L that has 125 hours on it. Prop appears to be a standard 3 blade. I am 5'-10" 210 lbs. Will my wife be able to pull me up on a knee board if I ever get the nerve to try one? If weight in the boat matters she is about 130-135 and our son and daughter (50...
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    I need a depth gauge

    As you can see from my gauge cluster I have no depth gauge or even a place to mount one. I would like to get a square/rectangle display that I can mount under my trim gauge (Between the speedo and tach) or on the starboard side near the throttle like this one...
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    Looking for a Faria Gauge

    As you can see, the previous boat owner replaced the tachometer with an aftermarket unit that does not match the other stock gauges. According to the Bayliner on-line parts catalog the correct gauge is Item #6 Part Number: 1717989 Description: GAUGE, TACHOMETER 4" KRONOS SS This is a Faria...
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    Replacing Zincs

    New boat owner her so go easy on me. I was told by the dealer that I should replace the zincs on my Mercruiser I/O. The boat I just bought is a 2003 Bayliner with a 3.0L Mercruiser that has 125 fresh water hours on it. I am no metalurigical engineer but they look pretty good to me. What should I...
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    Need to replace my trailer winch

    I just bought a 2003 Bayliner 185 with a karavan tariler. The locking mechanisim on the winch is bad so I am going to replace the whole winch assembly. I believe it is a Fulton winch with a 1500 lb rating. My boat weights 1900 lbs +/- (according to the dealer I bought it from) So my question is...
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    New Member saying hello

    Just joined the site, bought a 2003 Bayliner 185 about a month ago. Just in time to test drive it and have it winterized & stored for the winter. Boy this is going to be a long 6 months. At least it will give me time to surf this site. :D
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