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    2004 15 HP two stroke, can I add trim?

    I'm converting my tiller-steer 2 stroke to: remote steer, remote throttle/shift and electric start so that I can use it with a Euro-helm on the new 11 foot aluminum RIB dinghy I am purchasing. Is there a way to add hydraulic trim/tilt to this motor? Also, can I add a tachometer and temperature...
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    Spun prop hub fix on 2 stroke Mercury 9.9?

    My 2004 9.9 has an 8 spline prop and I think the hub is spun. Can it be fixed or do I just get a new prop?
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    Commander 3000 stuck in neutral

    Encountered a weird problem over the weekend. Went to put the boat in gear to leave the dock and the shift was locked into neutral. Not just more stiff, literally locked solidly in the full upright position as though the red shift lock lever was failing to disengage. Prior to this, it has...
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    Nigel Calder to speak in Kittery ME 2-2-19

    Anyone from here attending this? I will be attending the afternoon session. https://www.fosters.com/news/20190129/boating-guru-nigel-calder-to-speak-feb-2-in-kittery
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    Trent-Severn next Summer.

    Exploring ideas for my annual "big boating trip" for 2019. I did the Rideau as part of a 17 day loop cruise this year and really liked it, and the Trent-Severn looks like a similarly great trip. The only downside is that I will not be able to do a loop, it will have to be Lake Ontario to Lake...
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    Buzzards Bay Marthas Vinyard area

    Planning a 4ish day trip there at the end of September. Looking for a recommendation for a place to launch and park my rig for the duration. Will be coming from the north on 495, so something convenient to 495 would be ideal. Also looking for ideas for places to visit by boat, good anchorages...
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    Strange results on induced misfire test on 4.3 MPI

    Helping a friend troubleshoot his 4.3 MPI engine that is not making full power. My TechMate scanner shows no fault codes, the TPS, air temp, MAP, coolant temp all work normally. The IAC is no good, but that just affects idle speed and I don't think it is causing the lower power on plane. Tried...
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    possible simple fix for Bravo clutch wear, seeking thoughts...

    I was thinking about why Bravo clutches start slipping or shifting funny and how it could be addressed inexpensively. It seem like the main cause is the fact that the clearance between the cone clutch and the cups inside the gears increases enough that the shift cam doesn't push the clutch into...
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    Bravo shift problem

    I have an older Bravo upper gear case (0Lxxxxx serial number) that started shifting strangely over the weekend. It seemed like all of a sudden the shift cable became mis-adjusted and the drive would not go into forward gear until the throttle was advanced far enough to make it rev slightly above...
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    Gen V 454 MAG EFI heads and intake on Gen VI 7.4 MPI block

    Found a reasonably priced 454 MAG EFI gen 5 donor motor with a cracked block that I am thinking about purchasing so I can use the heads, intake and ECU with my Gen 6 block. Despite "EFI" on the decal, it appears to be an MPI motor with 8 injectors. It looks just like a 454MAG MPI on the outside...
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    Easy fix for Garmin chartplotter power button problem

    I have a two-year old Garmin 741xs that started acting up recently. It would often take multiple attempts to power it on. I opened the case just enough to spray electronic contact cleaner on the surface (of the printed wiring board) mount power switch and it's been flawless since. Word of...
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    Bravo 3 prop shaft(s) backlash check, special tool 91-805381

    When checking backlash on the prop shafts, the manual calls for the use of tool 91-805381 to hold the driveshaft. Can I avoid the expense (75 bucks) of this tool and just get a helper to grip the drive shaft firmly with some padded jaw pliers? I don't do this for a living and may use that tool...
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    Trailer boat to Florida Keys next Winter

    Wife and I are contemplating a visit to the Florida Keys with our 25 foot cuddy next Winter. The plan is to trailer it down, launch it and leave the truck and trailer parked, then do a 5 night cruise with a mixture of transient slips and quiet anchorages for the overnights. The boat draws 39" of...
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    Champlain, Champlain Canal and Hudson River

    My plan: Tow boat from home to Mallets Bay, VT (<3 hours) Spend 4 days on mid-to upper Champlain based out of Mallets Bay every night. Load up boat and drive to Westport, NY (1.5 hours) Re-launch the boat and leave the truck and trailer in Westport. Head south down the lake, the canal, and...
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    Home made Bravo 3 bearing carrier removal tool

    I had a really stuck bearing carrier that would not budge with the Mercruiser tool. I discovered that 3.5" (4" OD) Schedule 40 structural steel pipe was a near perfect fit to make my own tool. I bought 2 feet of it, cut 4 slots in one end to fit the bearing carrier, and ground the ID a smidge so...
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    1000 Islands, Rideau Waterway, Ottawa River, and St. Lawrence River conditions

    I'm planning to spend 16 days cruising the above mentioned waters starting on July 8. I'm concerned about the record high water levels I've read about this Spring. Is the boating OK now?
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    Question about transit time from Montreal (mouth of Ottowa River) to Clayton, NY.

    I am considering a clockwise Golden Triangle cruise starting and ending at Clayton, NY for Summer of 2017. I am planning for 6 days to get from Clayton to the Ottowa River. That should give me a bit of time to explore some of the ports on the route. Once on the Ottowa River on the morning of...
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    I am having so much fun with a trailered cuddy...

    Over the past four seasons, my wife and I have been towing our 25 foot Regal all over the north east US and having a blast on 2 to 7 day cruises. We've cruised the Hudson River from Saugerties to NYC, Lake George, 1000 Islands, Southern Maine and NH coasts, Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, Lake...
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    Penobscot Bay

    Thinking about a 2 to 4 day trip to Penobscot Bay next year. We have a 25 foot trailer boat that my wife and I can live aboard quite comfortably for at least a week at a time. We enjoy transient slips and nights on the hook. We really enjoy visiting different ports and getting out to walk...
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    Lake Champlain

    After a lot of contemplation about where to cruise next week, my wife and I have finally settled on Lake Champlain. Our plan is to trailer to Westport, NY (3.5 hours from my home) and launch/park at the public ramp. I already called the town of Westport and leaving my truck and trailer in the...
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