Forum: General
06-28-2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 941
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Forum: General
06-28-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 941
to maritime on your boat
kindly take a straight edge and place it against the side of the last 6' of the inner most strake on the port side. it should have a curve to it. from the front looking aft see if the strake is...
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Forum: General
06-25-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 941
measure the keel width at transom
this may be one of the boats i built in 1972, built 5 of them. the keel width at transom will tell me what it is. she's a very well balanced boat and excellent running. you will really enjoy how she...
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Forum: Repairs
06-02-2011, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 165
leaking water thru outdrive
gentlemen have a 1984 488 4 cylinder with a alpha 1 outdrive, water coming in from outdrive but unable to locate. replaced all boots still water comes in. yesterday decided to raise bow up on...
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Forum: Repairs
04-24-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 335
water coming in from?
fellas, have a 4 cylinder alpha 1 io, 1984. water coming in from transom area. have changed all boots etc. slowly backed boat into water to increase water line around lower unit. when about half way...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
10-30-2010, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
93 mint v20
check out graigslist- galveston tx. looks good
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Forum: General
07-14-2010, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 396
new decals from jt arrived
fellas, received 2 boats worth of jt"s decals, outstanding workmanship at a very resonable price. laminated and good coloring. the boats will now have that finished look, my thanks to jim on this...
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Forum: Performance
07-12-2010, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 219
when outdrive goes bad?
gentlemen, my alpha 1 1985 outdrive sounds like growling or bad bearing noise. whats the best way to diagnose an outdrive. will probably be dropping lower unit soon to change impeller, but prior to...
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Forum: General
07-06-2010, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 788
decals good prices
fellas just finished speaking with jim of jt decals. bought 2 sets complete for v's nice gentleman and owns a fisherman w. 150. prices are good and let ya
all know how they are. richard
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Forum: Classifieds
07-01-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 183
trim tilt pump&motor unit needed
fellas looking for a tilt trim pkg for my 1986 merc v6 with alpha 1 185. boat i purchased had it missing. have hydraulic lines to aft deck area and wiring. unit was unbolted and removed. thank you!...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
06-29-2010, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 327
drummond boat remembered
fellas, built in 70s by 'bulldog' drummond in dania fla, should be! don't think there are a lot of boats at this time with drummond as mfg. we used to trade mtrls when resin went from $85 per 55...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
06-27-2010, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
thirdcoast
its not your boat or price, people are cautious right now on spending habits, hang in there you'll have seekers soon, nice boat! richard
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Forum: Performance
06-27-2010, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 387
evinrude 200 looper ok. thanks
fellas, thanks to all for assistance in starting problems, she started up and ran fine next day on trials. est 50 mph. shes sensitive to flooding when key depressed in starting mode. took her up to...
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Forum: Performance
06-23-2010, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 361
93 evinrude 200 looper starting problem
fellas, ran fine on land with muffs 1 hr before launch. put gas in on way to ramp, primed bulb and started to fire and quit firing. noticed air in fuel line, so purged all lines and had consistent...
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Forum: Repairs
06-20-2010, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 326
spareparts thanks
thank you for the info, mon. will take a hard look at riser and manifold, will probably buy new ones, for it is difficult to establish the inner wall condition of both parts unless you can advise on...
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Forum: Repairs
06-20-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 326
water in cylinder heads
how did rust in cylinders get there? boat in storage enclosed for 6 mos. motor siezed. spent ten days soaking and was able to turn over with wrench. took heads off, gasket ok 2 bent rods and 2 cyls...
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Forum: Repairs
06-19-2010, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 326
rust on top of cylinders 488 merc io
fellas, finally freed up 1984 488 merc. let it soak for ten days. pulled heads and found 2-rear cylinders with rust on valves and pistons, nasty looking. head gasket appears to be an automotive one...
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Forum: Repairs
06-14-2010, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 207
merc v6 drop in vs 488 merc 4 cyl
fellas, today found a v 6 merc 1985 185hp 2bbl in good shape. can this be hooked up to my existing alpha 1 outdrive do not know gear ratios, is there a special adapter for the exhausts from one to...
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Forum: Performance
06-08-2010, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 319
beeping alarm 200hp looper
fellas, had my 1993 200hp evinrude out for i'st time. ran well however control box starting beeping. what is that. richard
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Forum: Repairs
06-04-2010, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 209
replacing 4 cylinder io with ?
gentlemen, my 488 4 cylinder has had it. thinking of replacing with straight 6 about 185 hp. would appreciate your comments. 1984 merc cruiser out drive currently ok. looking for best and easy swap...
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Forum: Repairs
06-01-2010, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
1984 merc 488 starter id & removal
gentlemen, 1984 merc 4 cylinder 488 starter gone bad. too coroded to id what type. merc cruiser dealer has no idea what it may be until removed. removal is tough any comments on getting at back stud...
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Forum: Repairs
06-01-2010, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 108
Views: 8,542
good work
very good job, you have some good ideas and talent. next stop= boat builder. looks great
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Forum: Performance
07-07-2009, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 269
225 chrysler rpms
gentlemen, believe you are right in max rpms, will check with mechs, have to idle at 900 so as not to stall when docking. bottom cks out ok, originally had idle set at 600, but would stall, when...
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Forum: Recipes
06-30-2009, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 311
lobster from halibut
alaska bushwoods country recipe learned from resident local. when its very cold {most of the time} -15-45degrees, theyuse their fish supplies catch or you can buy halibut and take steaks and cut...
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Forum: Performance
06-30-2009, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 269
reasons for low rpms on v8 chryslers
gentlemen, have twin 1986 chrysler v8s 225hp 318s. problem= 3600 stbd 3800 port when should be up to 5000. engines sound good, but seems to be over propped, what to look for before changing out...
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