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    Fuel Vent Question

    First the data: 2005 Mercruiser 4.3 MPI, 78 hours, 0W041707 2005 Stingray 195 RL Turning Point Aluminum 4 blade Prop, 14 X 19, 21501930 Background: Had trouble meeting the recommended 4400-4800 WOT rpm this last weekend. I never run her there, and rarely have an opportunity to open her up due...
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    Broken Thermostat Vent

    Firstly, Merry Christmas and Happy Near Years to all! So, it's finally gonna dip below freezing this weekend, so I decided to winterize the boat. I've never owned the boat during a winter, but had noticed that the little blue plug that you use to vent the thermostat house during a single point...
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    2005 4.3 MPI Misfire or Gimbal / U joint question

    So, I recently brought a 2005 Stingray 195 RL with a 4.3 MPI Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 back to life. Motor only had about 55 hours or so, but she'd been sitting for a few years. Cleaned her up, flushed the tank, replaced spark plug, all fluids and filters, and she fired right up, and seemed to...
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    Lake Livingston Boating

    Hoping to head up to Lake Livingston this weekend with the wife and kiddos to try out the tubing scene. Most folks say to go to Conroe, but damn, it can get rough out there, regardless of wind. Any suggestions on locations for some smooth water? I've also read that the stumps can be bad to...
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    Changing out prop on 2005 Stingray after long storage

    So I picked up a 2005 Stingray with a 4.3 MPI Mercruiser in it. She's been in storage for over 5 years, so I've been taking it slow getting her water ready. I knew my prop was nicked and with some deformation on the leading edges of the prop, but I didn't know how much of an issue that would...
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    2005 Stingray with 4.3 Mercruiser out of long storage

    Just found this forum, and damn, there's a ton of good information here! So, I'm picking up a 2005 Stringray 195 LR from my brother in law that's been in storage for about 3 years. Hasn't been run or even started during that time. He's been traveling for work, and doesn't have time for it...
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