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    How can I get my throttle levers to move together?

    Hi All, I have a 2000 Cobia 244 with twin F115's. I noticed last year that the throttles move together up through about 1500 rpm and then I have to push my starboard lever up further to see the same rpm at the gauges. Up through 3-4k rpm it is more pronounced and at full throttle, my port...
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    Convert Express Cruiser to PilotHouse

    So this is my boat: Express Cruiser and I want to convert it to this: Hard Top pilot house Cruiser I believe the hull shapes and flat glass areas are the same, these models are only finished different. My canvas is shot and I am tired of worry with putting it up and down. We do regular...
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    Inboard thin oil.....and smells like gas ???

    Have a 1996 4.3 MerCruiser LX w/Alpha One drive. When I change the engine oil, it seems thin and smells a bit of gas? Is this normal? Using 10W30 weight oil year round. Oil pressure good (40 psi)on the guage, but fluctuates up to 60 or so as I would expect upon throttle up.<br />Is this normal...
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    4.3 LX MerCruiser will not start!

    Bayliner 2252 Express, 4.3 LX 6 cyl carbed Merc, have spark, gas should be good, I ran last month and had Stabil in it. Spark seems a little weak, but plugs in good condition. Kill switch is OK.<br />I have the flame arrester off, tried the proper starting procedures several times, no luck.<br...
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    Prop for 23' boat

    Hi Everyone, <br />Hope all is well on New Years Day. I have a 1996 Bayliner 2252 Express, weighs around 4,100 lbs. It has a 4.3 LX Merc inboard coupled to a 2003 Alpha One outdrive. With 40 gallons of fuel on board and fully loaded with my family of myself, wife, and three kids, I am getting...
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    'Nuther prop swap question.....

    Hey all,<br /> Looking to pick up a few safety items and with an experience on an inland lake with a stump that jumped in my path earlier in the year, I'm looking at used props to have a spare on board. I have a 2003 Mercury Alpha One outdrive and the only info I have on the prop is the number...
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    Alpha One drive bellows inspection/replacement

    Hi Everyone,<br /> I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays, and a very Happy New Year for starters.<br />I have a 1997 Bayliner 2252 Ciera Express I/O with the 4.3LX engine. The outdrive is an Alpha One from 2003 (replaced by previous owner)<br />In doing some checks the other day so I can get...
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    New boating concept

    Saw this on another website I am a member of. If I had experience on these things, I might buy one and turn heads at the lake, or anywhere I bring it!<br /><br /> http://movies.collegehumor.com/media/movies/hydrofoam.wmv <br /><br />Good sized download, but worth watching....too cool.
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    Prop cross reference

    Hi,<br /> Looking for a prop for a 2003 4.3 LX Alpha one outdrive. Hope this isn't a silly question but will other props from like OMC or Volvo cross over to Mercury?<br />I currently have this: 48 78120 A40L 19P (14" X 19") I want to stay with same dia. and pitch but have found a few props for...
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    Plastic prop for emegency spare?

    Well, while out Saturday we hit a submerged log and sheared a blade off our aluminum prop. Had to get towed three miles back to the dock! OUCH! Anyway, will be buying a new prop, but was wondering if anyone knows of where to purchase an emegency prop at. I seen plastic ones here on iboats, but...
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    L/U interchangeability from '78-115HP to '74-135HP

    Hi all LU gurus.<br />Looking at a parts motor, a 1978 115 evinrude, model # 115899C which has two burnt pistons...anyway, I am mainly interested in the L/U for my 1974 Evinrude 135 model #135489<br />I've found a lot of references here of up to a 1977-115HP L/U working with what I have, just...
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    Adding trim where none has been before.....

    Hi Everyone,<br />I have a 74 Evin 135, replaced the L/U and now all is well in water world. Sure wish I had PT&T on this boat! I've been looking at them on a few sites, the CMC PT-135 would be the ticket, but I've been told I have all the mounting bosses on my motor to put one one and go with...
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    135 Evinrude shifting very hard....HELP!

    Hi All,<br />New to this BB but looks like lots of good info and experienced folks here.<br />Well, here goes. I have a 73-74 Evinrude 135. (model# 135489-B Ser# J0002015)<br />Has been sitting for a few years, fired it up the other day and ran OK, but is very difficult to get into fwd. or...
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