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    Mysterious water leak

    I have a 96 Alpha 1 Gen 2 (3.0LX). I bought it with a patched cracked block. Two summers ago I replaced the bellows and gimbal bearing. Ever since I've owned the boat (3 years) there's always been a little water coming in. Last fall while winterizing, I noticed the gimbal housing bolts that I...
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    Mercruiser 120 vs 140 block

    Right now I've got a 96 3.0LX with a cracked block. I know everything else is in good shape (head, exhaust, carb, etc). I can get a complete late 70s 120 for cheap and was wondering if the blocks were similar to where I can swap my good parts to it or if I need to find a 140 block. Thanks!
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    Camping/boating ideas around NW Ohio

    I live in Toledo and am looking for somewhere within a 2-3hr drive to go camping and take our 18' Searay for a weekend. We'd like to leave Friday around noon and come back Sunday. In addition, wherever we'd stay I'd like to have docks so we can just get in and go whenever we want. I thought of...
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    Stretched throttle cable?

    First the background info...1996 Searay 175...3.0LX Merc...Alpha 1 Gen 2. Engine runs/idles great. I believe it has a Quicksilver 3000 control box. The engine shifts into forward or reverse like it should however I don't really have any throttle until about the 10 o'clock position and when it...
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    Need help identifying old boat

    A few months ago a friend of mine at work mentioned an old boat she had in her back yard. I got it for a good price (nothing) and brought it home. The interior was trashed so I gutted what was there (two seats, carpet, and LOTS Of old pop cans). The windshield has a small round Glastron emblem...
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