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    Boat lists to starboard side

    Hello everyone, I have a 1991 Regal Valanti 220XL boat. I've noticed that when sitting at rest in the water (no passengers) it lists to the starboard side by about 2" (i.e., the port side is 2" high and the stbd side is 2" low). As far as I can tell, it's always done this since I bought it 4...
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    Questions about manifolds

    I have a 1990 Mercruiser 5.7L Alpha 1. I boat in salt water, but it's a trailer boat and I flush it out on the muffs after each time I go out. I've owned the boat now for 3 years, and never done anything to the exhaust manifolds and elbows. I do not know when the previous owner last replaced...
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    5.7L Mercruiser surging

    I just got my boat (22' Regal Valanti 220, Mercruiser 5.7L, Alpha One) out on the water for the first time this season today. Things started out great, then after a while I started having a problem, and I was hoping someone might be able to help me out. When I was at a higher throttle setting...
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    Trim goes up but not down...

    Hello, I was having a bit of trouble and was hoping someone might be familiar with my problem. I have a 1991 22' Regal bowrider with 1990 model-year 5.7L Mercruiser/Alpha One Gen I. I noticed during the season that although the drive raised fine, it seemed a little sluggish going down. The...
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    Expected speed and RPM

    I recently purchased a used 1991 Valanti 220 XL. Specs are: 5.7L Mercruiser, 260 HP Alpha One 3700 lb dry, 60 gal fuel tank, 5-6 people on board Prop: 14.5" diam, 19" pitch aluminum (new, same as old) WOT RPM: ~4200 Max MPH: 35-38 (GPS) Comes up on plane @ ~3000 rpm Does this sound about...
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    Roller problems - replace?

    I bought my boat and trailer used last year from the original owner. I have a 1991 Regal Valanti 220XL 22' bowrider (dry weight 3700 lb) and a 1988 EZ-Loader T22 tandem axle roller trailer (32 rollers).<br /><br />My problem is this: although most of the rollers appear to be in OK shape (worn...
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    Starter problems

    Hi everyone, I was hoping maybe someone here could help me out.<br /><br />First, here's what I have: 1991 Regal Valanti 220XL bowrider I/O, with Mercruiser 5.7L V8 (260HP, Thunderbolt IV ignition), Alpha One outdrive.<br /><br />Used the boat last season and all was well, except that...
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    Suspected fuel leak

    Hello All,<br />I think I discovered a problem with my boat and was hoping maybe someone here could help me out.<br /><br />First, here's my specs: 1991 Regal 220XL Bowrider, 5.7L Mercruiser Alpha One I/O, plastic 57 gal gasoline tank.<br /><br />I've noticed recently the relatively strong odor...
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