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    Better prop choice?

    Boat is a open bow V hull 18.5F, loaded normal is about 2200lbs, 190HP(470), 1.84 GR Alpha 1, Prop is a 14.25X21P Black Max(new) WOT is 4600@34mph(gps) 25mph(gps)@3200 rpm. Prop slip using the calculators out there say 28% slip! I don't think i have any numbers wrong. Tach was verified up to 2K...
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    Fuse or Breaker size?

    Installing a 24V trolling motor and wondering what the appropriate Fuse/Breaker would be. It says MAX amp draw 28A. Running 8 gauge wire about 7 feet. Thanks
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    Fuel Hose routing.

    Kinda at a loss on how best to deal with this problem. Have a 190HP(470) that i changed to a alternator and replaced all the fuel hoses. Where the Alt now sits there is no clear path that the Fill/Vent hoses can run. I can run them under the Alt but then that makes a low point that will always...
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    Choosing an engine to replace 3.7(Long)

    Last fall i bought a 1986 Blue Water 19F Executive open bow boat. Has a 3.7L(470) 190HP Alpha 1. Runs good, Starts easy but has the broken charge system and i now have the Alt conversion for it. So this is more a fun project and nothing that needs done, Just a because i want to project. I Can...
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    Could use a lil help

    Always been a VP older boat kinda guy as they are just so easy for the DIY person. Almost 0 experience with Mercruiser Ran across a great deal on this 1986 Bluewater that has been in storage for over 20yrs or more. Did some research and found there are Love/Hate sides to this engine. Im keeping...
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    Upgrade Ignition

    Currently i have a Delco Voyager ignition but im thinking a Mercruiser Thunderbolt V system would be a good upgrade as it adjusts timing on the fly and uses a knock sensor. After doing some reading it seems like its about as close as you can get to computer control with out a actual ecm/o2...
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    Are there any Volvo Penta 290DP mechanics in Spokane area?

    I need to have the upper taper bearing changed and i can not do it my self as i dont have the tools or knowledge to do it. If any one knows of a person that can could you please PM me the info. Thanks
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    Volvo Penta

    So i am switching from a VP single prop to a VP Duo Prop. Boat is a 1984 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge 245 260HP 5.7 AQ280 15X19 Volvo Penta prop. WOT 4400RPM @ 40MPH(gps) So has any one switched to a DP from a SP with this model boat? Im told B3s might work if i have a healthy engine. I do, no...
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    Trailer surge brake coupler

    Im wanting to get a new coupler as mine stopped working and after looking at the master cylinder i can see why! Nothing but brown rusty fluid. The one in the pic is rated for 12,000 pounds. Trailer is double axle. Boat is a 1984 24.5 Bayliner. New from the factory dry weight was 4,200...
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    Restoring 1977 Ranger 22ft Cuddy Cabin

    Kinda odd that they would name 2 Totally different style boats the same model. This one is a 1979 Ranger with a Volvo Penta AQ225D/280
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    Restoring 1977 Ranger 22ft Cuddy Cabin

    Does it say General Marine on it anyplace. If so it's the Ranger model
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    Prop Slip 30%??????

    Boat is a 1984 Bayliner 24.5 Ciera. AQ225D/280 Original prop was tore up kinda bad and it is a 15X17 Michigan. Don't know how its performance was to well as it was a test ride and i could not see any sense in running it hard with a prop in bad shape. So today me and the wife had it out at the...
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    Can't seem to find MY boat

    So another one sold. To my neighbor of all people! So it's usually me and the wife going out for a day or two on the weekends. Home every night. Lake is 20 minutes away:) We usually do a little fishing then swimming then finish with just some light cruising around before home. We do like the...
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    Trim Tab

    On my Mercruiser Bravo 1, 7.4L, Power steering, 15 1/4X19P prop I have this trim tab. It is cranked over about 20Deg to the right looking from the back forward. Pretty sure thats wrong? If it is wrong where would be a good starting place to try it? Thanks
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    Differance between SS & aluminum.

    Ok so boat is 24F Cuddy with a Bravo 1 and a 7.4L engine. Came with 2 props. One a 15 1/4X21P Aluminum mounted. Plane Aluminum has a cup New 15 1/4X19P SS. Apollo XHS Wondering if you know what the difference might be in use?. Not had boat to lake yet so can't give any more numbers. Just...
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    1988 Bravo 1

    Just got my first Mercruiser and its a Bravo 1 behind a 7.4L. Im wondering where is the best place to order parts from. Bellows, Alignment tool kinda stuff. I have some time before im actually going to use it so i would like to do some maintenance items on it sense its down for a week or two...
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    Small amount of rot in a BAD spot

    Noticed the motor mount on the port side had some cracking around it and the rear bolt was about 1/2 way out. Lightly tapping it, it just went back in but every thing else seemed solid. The mount is sunk about 1/8th inch. Got it home and did some exploratory drilling and sure enough it is rot...
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    Think i scored a deal today!

    Got this 1988 Celebrity Crown Line today. 24FT, Bravo 1, 7.4L. The good Interior is decent but starting to get sunburned and it needs a good cleaning for sure. Has a few small holes but nothing major. Came with a Trailer top, Bimini top, Full camper top. Windows are turning brown but the fabric...
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    1988 Merc outdrive?

    Wonder if anyone knows what series out drive a 1988 24FT Celebrity with a 7.1L engine has? Owner says he is pretty sure it needs a new gimble bearing as he is hearing a ticking sound from that area and he had a mechanic look at it and the mechanic said it is probably the bearing. Just trying to...
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