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  1. akwalker

    Mercruiser 228 inboard running issue

    Having a bit of a problem with the engine above. Engine starts and idles fine. Will run at throttle fine for about an hour. After a run, and then an extended trip at no wake speed, the engine will not reach operating RPM, misses, smells of exhaust and has no power over 3000 RPM. I have rebuilt...
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    Fuel Burn

    Looking to buy a 1988 SeaRay 268 Sundancer. The boat is located about 140 miles from my marina, and I would run the new boat home on her bottom. It has a 454 big block Mercruiser with an Alpha 1 outdrive. I'm trying to figure out how much to budget for fuel. The entire trip would be along...
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    Not a great day,,,,,,

    1987 OMC Cobra, 5.0 ltr. GMC, 1987 2150 Bayliner Went out on the boat today. We were at wake speed comming into a marina for lunch, when all of the sudden there is a metallic grinding noise, and loss of forward motion. Shut down and coast into the dock. Got a ride back to our marina, fetched...
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    Tach Question

    General question. A friend of mine has a boat with a 1978 70 hp 3 cylinder Evinrude. His tach quit, and he asked my help diagnosing the problem. I checked for 12 volts DC to the tach with the key on, and its there. I also checked the AC signal wire from the rectifier at the tach, and at idle...
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    19 ft Galaxy Cuddy with a 3.0 Volvo

    I am looking at a 1989 Galaxy cuddy that is equipt with the engine above. The rated horsepower is, I guess, 145. The boat weighs about 2000 lbs. The boat I have now has a 4.3 OMC Cobra and weighs about 500 lbs more. I'm looking to switch to a cuddy from a bowrider so that we can spend more time...
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    1989 Volvo 250A 4 Cylinder

    I am looking at a 1989 Galaxy cuddy that is equipt with the engine above. The rated horsepower is, I guess, 145. The boat weighs about 2000 lbs. The boat I have now has a 4.3 OMC Cobra and weighs about 300 lbs more. I'm looking to switch to a cuddy from a bowrider so that we can spend more...
  7. akwalker

    1985 Capri 2150 Cuddy

    Seems to be in good shape. Have a chance to pick it up for 3500.00 loaded. Looking for opinions from similar vintage Bayliner owners.
  8. akwalker

    1985 Bayliner Capri 2150 Cuddy- Opinions

    Okay,,,,, I know its a Bayliner. Have the chance to pick up this boat. Seems to be in very good overall condition, solid floor, solid transom, dry cuddy. Comes with full Sunbrella camper canvas, galvanized Escort trailer, marine band, fishfinder, upgraded 2 years ago to a 5.7 from a 5.0...
  9. akwalker

    Eagle Cuda 250S

    Anyone familiar with this fishfinder/GPS combo? Gander Mountain has them at $199.00. Was thinking about picking one up, but was wondering if I should spend more for something else. Any experience with this model?
  10. akwalker

    Interpreting HIN

    Is there a way to "run" a HIN and get specific info about a boat? Any online resources?
  11. akwalker

    Gear Oil In Driveshaft Bellows

    1988 OMC Cobra 4.3 Just pulled my outdrive to grease the universal joints as part of my winterizing ritual, and found a few ounces of gearlube in the bellows. Is this normal?, or do I have a problem?
  12. akwalker

    Garmin BlueChart,,,,Downloadable??

    Is there a way to buy BlueCharts online, and download the info? I have a Garmin GPSMAP 76 and Im looking for NY charts,,,, Onieda Lake and Lake Ontario.
  13. akwalker

    NYS Canal System

    Can anyone tell me what the speed limit through the NY canals is? I have searched a number of sources and come up with either 5 or 10 MPH. We were in the canal this past Saturday, and the speed of the other boats around us seemed to vary greatly. Thanks for any information.
  14. akwalker

    OMC Cobra Power Steering

    1988 Sylvan 188 with a 4.3 OMC and a Cobra outdrive. This is the first boat I've operated with power steeering. The boat seems to "wander" port and starboard at slow speeds. I'm not sure if its me or if its a problem, but it's seems difficult to hold a course. Is there an adjustment to...
  15. akwalker

    Quick Question

    When I tilt my 73 650 up all the way, fuel runs out of both carbs. Is this normal, or could the float level be set wrong?
  16. akwalker

    2 Questions. Power tilt and thermostat

    I just picked up a 1973 65 hp 650. When I tilt the motor all the way up, it slowly lowers itself after about a minute. There are NO external leaks in the system. Is it possible the trim cylinders are leaking by internally? If so, where would I find a rebui;d kit for this vintage motor...
  17. akwalker

    1969 Rude 55

    Have a chance to pick one up for next to nothing. When I was a kid, we had a 60 of about the same vintage on a 16' wood Thompson, and I remeber it being really dependable. Any opinions on this motor? Thanks all.
  18. akwalker

    1978 70 HP

    Hello all, I have a chance to pick up the motor above for a really good price. The motor is in Va, and I'm in upstate NY, so I wanted to be sure it was worth the trip. The owner made a video of the engine operating, and it seems to run good at idle and at fast idle. My question is this: any...
  19. akwalker

    Anti Cavitation plates.... do they work?

    I picked up a 78 Bonito 16' bowrider with a '60 Johnson 40. The engine runs great, but cavitates like all get out. Do those bolt on (Dolphin, etc) anti-cavitation plates work? Its like anything above 1/2 throttle spins the prop,,,,,, any ideas/suggestions? Thanks in advance.
  20. akwalker

    VHF Transmits but wont Recieve

    Got an old Unimetrics Seahawk 24. The radio transmitts great, but quite recieving. Any ideas before I pitch it?
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