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    overheated merc now working but cutting out

    I had a little trouble with my big inline 6 merc a couple weeks ago, it overheated very temporarily when kelp clogged the water intake. I pulled the leg and replaced the water pump just incase then got it running. However it now occassionally cuts out, just dies as if the switch has been thrown...
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    950 overheated, need help

    Cruising home and noticed water pressure suddenly at zero, so I cut the engine and then turned and looked back, smoke coming out of pee hole. It looks like i had some kelp wrapped around the lower unit covering the water intake ports. So my motor got hot. I crept the rest of the way in on my...
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    how to store a fiberglass hull?

    I have a great old boat that i plan to restore sometime down the road. How should i store the boat to maximize its life span? Its in ok shape now, but in 5 or 10 years i want to get it out of storage and do a complete rebuild on it.
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    Salmon fishing, marine mammal catching

    Had a great weekend fishing in Juan de fuca straight off of Southern Vancouver Island. We were doing good with 2 keepers in the boat, one pink and one coho. Bringing the 3rd one in, it is close to the boat, and the water is clear, I can see it, it looks to be about 15 pounds a nice chinook...
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    older merc tach not working and not charging

    Its a 1966 inline 6 merc 950ss, I am thinking I should replace the rectifier, do you know if its a regulator/rectifier or just a rectifier? I understand from reading old posts that if its just a rectifier i can get a cheap replacement at radio shack, if otherwise what are my options?<br />Thanks
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    inline 6 won't stay down in reverse

    1966 merc 950ss thunderbolt keikaufer, when i shift into reverse the reverse/tilt lock isnt engaging so i have to be extremely careful not to give it too much gas or the motor will tilt up and cavitate (either that or have a freind hold it down). This is probably a somewhat unsafe operating...
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    carpet glue? Seat install?

    Installing carpet on boat floor, what kind of glue do you suggest? It is fiberglass floor, boat is used in salt water, carpet is indoor/ outdoor type. <br /><br />Also installing seats, one aluminum pedestal swivel arm chair and one sleeper seat, problem is floor boards are not removable and...
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