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  1. Eddie P

    Merc 5.7L Thunderbolt 5 Ign, RPM bogging down at 3K occasionally??

    Ahoy Ladies and Gents, I have a question regarding a tune up of my 1999 Stingray 220DS. We have a Mercruiser 5.7L 250HP engine with a carburetor equipped Thunderbolt 5 Ignition system. I'm the third owner on the boat, we've had it for 4 years. Last "tune up" of the ignition system was 4 yrs ago...
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    Tahoe Snorkeling

    I have always seen a lot of Scuba Divers at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe and understand there are a few other spots on the lake that are popular for diving. Any Tahoe boaters out there that have had luck with just simple snorkeling around the sandy shallows? We ae looking for a fun diversion while...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L oil change

    Looking to change the oil in a new to me boat with a 5.7L Mercruiser. Oil is very clear and looks good but I believe the original owner changed it at the beginning of last season, not this season. I use Synthetic oil in all my cars, I am a big believer in the longevity it gives engines. Is...
  4. Eddie P

    Prop Selection - Prop Wizard Calc

    Hi all, I just bought a 1999 Stingray 220DS. Mercruiser 5.7L, 250hp, carburted, Alpha 1. I boat at Tahoe and surrounding lakes - 5500 to 6200 feet elevation. Ive taken the boat out locally, great fun and really good running rig so far aside from a prop that needs a bit of cleanup. A few...
  5. Eddie P

    Ebbtide Mystique

    I've seen a few Mystique 2400's. Nice looking deck boat. How do the deck boats do in chopped up water - heavy traffic or wind swells/chop? I believe these have about 16 degrees of deadrise. Also, I've noticed they have a pretty high weight capacity, lots of folks, etc. What is the get up...
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    New Boater, Lake Tahoe

    Hi everyone - I'd like to apologize in advance for asking the proverbial newbie questions. I've lurked here for a while and done a lot of searches for things I have questions about, but figured I'd post on those I'd like a more direct answer for. My family and I are new to boating in general...
  7. Eddie P

    94 2300SC Towing Weight

    Hi guys, anyone have the towing weight of the 1994 2300SC? I see a wide variety of numbers out there for various years, it's a bit confusing. I'm trying to see if my V8 Volvo XC90 (5000 to 5500 towing capacity, have to check) is going to cut it.
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