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    Buying Used Trailer - Advice

    So here's the deal. Yes, I was a dumb A-- and wrecked my trailer. This is after 30 years of boating, first time this ever happened. Anyway, There a friend of mine who does a lot dealing with another gentlemen that runs a company called Marine Assist (Sort of like a Boat U.S.). I have a...
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    Mercruiser v. SEII Drives - Need Advice

    Greetings - First thing First, Engine 4.3 Merc. LX 92, Alpha One, Gen II. (Also for the Mods - I felt this was a different question which is why I started a new thread) So, I ended up with a cracked lower unit on the Gen II. Got a quote from local marina in CBUS ohio. They believe only the...
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    MERC ALPHA ONE, GEN II Lower Unit Repalcement Gear Ratio from 1.84 to 1.5 HELP!!!!!

    Smacked something horrible, broke prop cracked lower unit. A buddy has a bran new lower unit for an Alpha I, Gen II replacement (SEII) but it is for a 1.5 gear ration and I have a 1.84. Thoughts on what this might do?????? Can I bolt it up?????? Pitch Down????? HELP!!!!! ENGINE: 4.3...
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    Prop Brand - Pitch - Blades?

    Greetings - I had purchased a Enerita 19p Prop. and didn't turn it that well, I think it was too much prop for the motor. 4.3 Mercruiser 1992 LX, 4BBL Weber, only got around 4200 RPM's. The Merc Manual I have says it should be about 4700. I sold the prop and put the factor 3 blad 19 back on...
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    Tach jumping around!!!!!!!!!

    1992 Rinker 4.3 Merc. LX Alpha I, Gen. II. Two batteries with a Perko switch. Took the boat out of storage and after rebuilding the Carb, I was adjusting the air micture screws. Upon paying close attention to the tach, I noticed it was jumping around. I tapped on it and it moved around...
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    Dilemma

    So, usually my wife and I store our boat at Lake Cumberland for the summer and then tow back before winter and store at home in a pole barn. We are having a dilemma this year. We live in Columbus, Ohio and Lake Cumberland is about 5.5 hours away. We absolutely love LC, its out favorite...
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    Boating in Michigan

    Hello and Greetings - I have been told that there are wonderfull waterways in Michigan. Actually, that there are a lot of interconnected waterways where you can boat and stay at hotels on the water and then travel to a different area the next day, etc etc etc. Anyone have any advice or tips?
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    Best Boating Christmas Present

    So what did everyone receive for Christmas this year for your Boat? My 10 year old niece bought me an embroidered hat that says "super bad awesome" which is the name of my boat. Last Christmas she asked me what I got her for Xmas and I told her that it was a t-shirt with my picture on it that...
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    Carpet Issues

    So, When I purchased my Rinker at the beginning of the year, 2010, the only thing that was wrong with had to do with power steering. The hoses were blowing and, eventually, I found where the problem was, i.e., cooler was plugged up. I had the "dog house" off and power steering fluid got all...
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    No Drains On Manifolds????

    First, let me say that, yes, I did search the forum before asking this question. I read many posts about winterizing, however, did not see any where drains were no present on the manifolds. I have a 1992 Rinker 4.3 Merc LX, with a Alpha I, Gen II. I had an older Merc before and I always...
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    Annode Question - Clueless.

    There was a post "Stray Electric Eating boat away!" where there was discussion for anodes. I didn't want to 'jack this person's thread so I thought I would ask the question in a new thread. I have seen the anode kits on the drive unit both upper and lower. How often do those need to be...
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    Enertia Prop Hub Kit

    Hello - I just purchased a Stainless Enertia Series Mercruiser Prop, 19 Pitch. I have an Alpha One, Gen II outdrive. The prop came without a hub. Does anyone know which Hub Kit I need to get for it? I believe it is the MerCruiser / Mercury Prop Hub Kit Flo Torq 2 835257Q1. It has a somewhat...
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    Water in Gear Oil

    Hello Everyone. So, I discovered water in the gear oil. I have a 1992 Merc. 4.3LX, Alpha One, Gen II. I am assuming I have to separate the drive and replace seals etc. (I will first check the o-rings on the drain and vent plus). Has anyone done this? I looked in my Merc. Service manual and...
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    Sad day

    Well it happened, first time, water in Sterndrive discovered. Seals look good on lower plug and top plugs. I guess I will be separating the lower and upper unit? The day started with me playing a game of make believe, sitting in boat on trailer, great weather, listneing to great music, and...
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    Anyone Try One of These Dehumidifiers?

    http://www.easternmarine.com/DryWave-110v-Air-Dryer-Dehumidifier-0151/ I had a significant amount of water in the boat this year due to a pip busting (Y Pipe). Since repaired. I have gotten all the "wet stuff" out as best I can. What should I do from here? I don't want Mold to grow under...
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    So What's Everyone's Winter Projects???

    This winter I am going to try and retrofit a Camper Top for Rinker. I bought it on Craigslist for 50 bucks. I also want to put more stereo equipment in the boat. Need to rebuild the carb and tune motor. What is everyone doing?
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    Carb / Fuel Issue

    I was wondering if anyone has some tips. I have a 4.3 LX 4bbl weber carb. It runs fine on top end, I get around 4600-4700 rpms, no misses. The issue is that I can't go from idle to full throttle without easing the throttle up. If you are at idle speed and then hit the throttle, it "falls on its...
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    Mercury Enertia Propeller - Opinions??

    I'm looking at buying one of these. I have a deal on one for $100.00 barely used, 21 pitch. I have a 1992 Alpha One, Gen II. I know I want a 21 pitch but I am not sure about this particular prop. Thoughts?
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    Lowrance Lorain C Antique? Still Arround?????

    :mad::confused:Hello All - I am not "versed" on marine GPS / Fish Finders. Back in the day, my father had a GPS type system, pre-gps, made (I believe) Lawrence. I remember it being called a Lorain "C." He did quit a bit of boating on Lake Erie and it worked ff of three or four towers, would...
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    Lucas Oil Stabalizer

    Does anyone use Lucas in their Marine Engine? Doe it work, help, hurt, make any difference?
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