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    Lanyard Switch Question on Mercuiser 3.0L

    I have a Mercruiser 3.0L 135hp on a 2006 bayliner. I had a few issues last year. On a few occasions after hitting a large wave I would lose power, the engine would either stall out or only be able to run at a little more then idle speed. After a while it would resolve itself. I do remember...
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    Bayliner 185 pulling to the left

    I have a 2006 Bayliner 185 and I have noticed that when I trim all the way up on full throttle it starts to pull to the left. If I trim down just a little it stops pulling. I checked the stern drive and everything looks fine.
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    Rented a slip for the season - need some advice

    I have had my bayliner 185 in a slip since May 1st on Candlewood lake in CT. This is the 1st year I have rented a slip. In the last few weeks I have noticed some build up of algae and crap under the water line on the hull. Should I clean this regularly or just wait until the end of the season...
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    Why do lakes have quiet hours?

    Maybe this is just in Connecticut but a bunch of lakes near me have rules for Sundays. Like from 12-4, no faster then 6mph. For a lot of people the weekend is there best chance to get out on the lakes and this pretty much kills Sunday. I don't get it, at first I thought it was because it was for...
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    Taking boating cert test tomorrow, need help!

    I'm taking my boating certification test tomorrow and I can not find the answers to a few questions that I know are on the test. if anyone can help or point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />1 - When anchoring overnight what is the best way to drop anchor?<br...
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    Lake George News Coverage - Stupid Human Reporting

    I was just watching Fox News and the reporter was speaking to an "expert" and the reporter is explaining and says I qoute: "the boat capsized, but what it really did was flip over". <br /><br />What does he think capsize means? Incredible.<br /><br />He also asked "how did the survivors get...
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    Witnessed my first SHT and then committed my first SHT on the same day!

    Just bought my 1st boat in July (18' Bayliner) and I have been pretty good so far not messing up too bad. So Labor day week-end we stayed in a camping cabin only accessable by boat on Candlewood Lake which is like 5400 acres. The boat launch is about a 3-5 minute boat ride from the cabin. So...
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    88 Force 125 trim/tilt low power problem

    My trim and tilt started to not work correctly the last few times out. It works fine going down. It will move up(expecially trim) but much much slower then normal. When it gets to tilt it will move slightly then you will hear what sounds like the motor giving up. It seems like it does not have...
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    Changing an ignition switch on a 1988 Force 125

    I just bought a 1988 Bayliner and I am new to boating. The ignition switch was rotating in the dash everytime you turn the key and in an attempt to tighten it, the plastic threaded column snapped. With a little electrical tape I am holding it in place. So I ordered a new ignition switch. My...
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