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    Transducer Placement for Transom Mount

    I am installing a Lowrance Elite 5 Chirp on my boat. I am looking to mount the transducer on the transom. Any suggestions for the best location. I would assume just to the right of the step (area that is located underneath the strap)? Or would it be ok to mount in that step area? Thanks in...
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    Eagle Fishelite 480 - need GPS antenna

    Hi all. I lost the GPS antenna for my Eagle Fishelite 480. The antenna model is EGC 12-W. I'm having a hard time finding one ad this is a discontinued model. Anyone happen to have an old one laying around they would sale?
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    Water Discharge

    In summerizing my boat, I noticed that there was water discharging from around the plastic "strikeplate" (see pic) on the side of the outdrive. First time I have noticed this. Anyone had this before? Is this a sign of a serious problem? i shot a video as well that i could upload to youtube if...
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    tilt/trim solenoids

    VP SX-M drive, VP 3.0 GSM motor. I started having problems last year where the tilt/trim motor would quit working. I was getting a clicking sound when I would hit try to trim the motor. I removed the solenoids, cleaned the contacts with contact spray, and it worked beautifully the rest of the...
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    merc motor swap

    i was helping a friend over the weekend with his recently acquired boat. he has a 2000 tahoe, with an alpha 1 gen 2 drive. the original motor is blown, so he had purchased a 1987 3,0 Mercrusier 120 4 cyl Model MCM120 motor. Not sure the exact model of the blown motor, other than it was a...
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    low oil pressure

    Had the boat out this weekend and noticed my oil pressure has dropped to below 20psi. fluctated some and hoovered sometimes in the 10psi range. My engine is a VP 3.0 GSM-C. i did feel what appears to be some leakage on the underside of the oil filter -- i say this as i haven't had time to fully...
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    prop help/recommendation

    I have a 2002 VP 3.0 GSM with VP SX drive on a 2002 Glastron. The current prop, and the one that came on the boat, is an aluminum 14.8 X 75. WOT is 5000 - 5100 RPM. By my understanding, I should be in the 4200-4600 RPM range. In order to get there, I should increase to a 19 inch prop. Am I...
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    raw water pump

    In summerizing the boat yesterday, i began to spray water from the raw water pump. i tracked the cause to the hose fitting on the pump. it looks (and feels) like a previous owner had "fixed" this problem in the past by globbing permatex around the fitting. from the looks of the part, it...
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    gimbal housing seal

    i'm replacing the gimbal bearing on a volvo sx-m drive. i've been searching the internet and can't seem to determine the correct gimbal housing seal for my drive. anyone know the part number? this is, of course, assuming that i should replace it as well. thanks!
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    u-joint bellow replacement

    i have a Volvo SX drive and am in the process of replacing the u-joint bellow. are there any secrets to doing this? the drive is already removed. following the steps in the manual, i need to remove the pivot housing and gimbal ring. removal of the gimbal ring requires a "tiller arm puller"...
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    Water in u-joint bellow

    Hi! I'm getting my Glastron ready for the season. I pulled the drive today (i know, i should have done this in the fall) and there was water in the u-joint bellow. The u-joints are still freely moving, but are rusted and will be replaced. The gimbal bearing is free moving as well. there is a...
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    Engine Alignment Tool

    I'm performing a DIY winterize this season on my 2002 Galstron 175 SX (V/P 3.0GS). I need an engine alignment tool to complete the winterizing of the drive. I noticed there are several E.A.T.'s on ebay at a fraction of the OEM cost. Anyone purchased one and know it these tools up to spec?
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    Trim not working, motor stuck in down position

    My trim motor stopped working while i was on the lake...hence the motor is stuck about 3/4 down. is there a way to manually raise the motor so that i don't chance the damaging the motor going down the road?
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    Volvo Shift Issues

    I have a Volvo Penta 3.0 GS-B. I've started having trouble shifting into gear. Initially it was an intermentent problem, but of late it has become a constant issue. I'm having trouble shifting into or out of gear. I can force the control into gear and the engine will rev up then slam into gear...
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