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    Incorrect install of water heater leading to engine running hot?

    Boat: 1997 Formula 27PC - twin engine 5.7LX with Bravo 3's Condition: Port engine runs 10 to 15 degrees warmer, with a few psi less oil pressure I have changed the raw water pump and thermostat on the port engine, condition persists. This is my first year with this boat, in the service...
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    Trailer Jack - snap ring sizes?

    My trailer jack bit the dust this weekend. Lucky it was in a not so dramatic fashion. It just skipped a few teeth, and refused to jack anymore. Anyways, it is a nice bulldog jack that swings on a large snap-ring boss that is welded to the trailer frame. So the question is... Will any...
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    Crazy Prop Performance - need suggestions

    Boat: 1997 Bryant 212 Limited (bowrider) Engine: 7.4L Mercury Bravo I with 1.50:1 ratio Goal: 60mph Prop #1: lightly damaged Mirage Plus 23" 55 mph (GPS) at ~4200 rpm NOTES: less than 1/4 tank fuel, only 2 adults on board. RPM too low for engine, vibration due to damage Prop #2: Stiletto...
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    Prop upgrade results Vengeance to Stiletto

    Couple seasons ago I upgraded my 305 with a 2bbl to a 355 with a 4 bbl. in my Bayliner 2050 Capri bowrider. With the new hp, I was able to over-rev my motor. I was running a 21" pitch Mercury Vengeance SS 3 blade. I upgraded to a 23" Stiletto. Here is the change I saw. 21" Vengeance 5000...
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    My stupid human trick...

    Lets set the stage... Its early morning, and I am waxing and wiping down the boat to get ready for a day in the sun. I have friends coming from out of state for a day of boating and fun. I let my 2.5 year old daughter run around the inside of the boat while I work. She loves to honk the horn...
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    timing question

    I had a 1995 Mercruiser 5.0L with a 2bbl carb ~190hp I did not properly winterize the boat and cracked the block. I rebuilt it...well:D I dropped in a 355 with 10:1 compression, edelbrock intake, 4bbl edelbrock marine carb, new performance marine exhaust manifolds...I transferred all the...
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    Help finding new seat

    I have a 1995 Bayliner Capri 2050LS Special Edition. Last weekend we were in Peoria, and the water was a bit rough (for me anyways). Well, one of the rear seats must not have been "snapped in" as it was no longer with us when we were back on shore. Any ideas where I can get another to match...
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    Prop choice challenge

    Here is my situation: 1995 Bayliner Capri 2050LS with a 1.62 Alpha I gen 2 I/O Home built small block chevy 355 cu. in. with 4 bbl. marine Edelbrock carb and Edelbrock intake...est. about 275 hp. I am currently running a 21 pitch Mercury Vengeance prop. I obviously have a great hole...
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    Please Help!

    So...I guess I didn't get all the water exchanged for anti freeze (or not strong enough) for this last brutally cold winter. I have a cracked block. 1995 Bayliner Capri 2050 with a 5.0L V8 My question: Can I just get a new shortblock and switch everything over? Are there any differences...
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