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In line fuel filter

Last post by pkataras « Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:34 pm
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by Wess » Wed May 20, 2020 1:13 pm

I have an 02 Martinique 3300 with 8.1 horizons powering it. I have been told there is an in line fuel filter besides the water separating filter. I...

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Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:34 pm
1985 Grand Sport 3400 losing power on starboard engine .

Last post by goodday « Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:43 pm
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by Grand Sport Guy » Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:25 am

Hello, I'm new here, but I have a few question. I just purchased a 85 grand sport with twin crusader 350's (454). The ignition system has been...
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Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:43 pm
Starts in gear, sort of. Vacuum at filler.

Last post by Billm « Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:18 am
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by DukeSwanky » Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:20 pm

Mine is a 1989 28-foot Coastal with twin 350 cubic inch, 260-horse engines. Port engine starts in forward gear, sort of. The shaft turns but slowly....

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Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:18 am
Trailer mode while in gear

Last post by rolerbe « Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:18 am
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by rdubord » Sun May 31, 2020 1:16 am

Kids used the boat and had it in gear in trailer mode, then said it made a loud noise. What could be messed up?
1997 wellcraft eclipse 2000 5.7

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Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:18 am
1989 2800 Coastal Rudder Repair

Last post by Billm « Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:39 am
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by dengle » Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:02 am

were can I find a repair manual for my dual rudder system. The idle side were the top bearing is attached has needs replaced. I want to do this in...
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Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:39 am
Alpha gimbal shift cable repair

Last post by Bt Doctur « Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:58 pm

by Bt Doctur » Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:58 pm

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Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:58 pm
Won't go into gear.

Last post by goodday « Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:07 pm
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by 89wellcraft18ft » Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:40 pm

Hello all, I'm new to the forum and boating. So my problem: I was cruising in the Keys about 2000rpm for about 40 minutes when all of a sudden she...
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Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:07 pm
Hard Starting Warm

Last post by 12020classic170 « Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:26 am
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by 12020classic170 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:18 pm

I have a 89 170 classic with a 3.0. The boat starts up great when cold after a run when coming to dock it will die when trying to coast in a low...

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Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:26 am
Diagnostic Software

Last post by Wess « Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:38 pm
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by Wess » Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:47 pm

I have 2, 8.1s Mercruiser Horizons, anyone use their own Diagnostic/software scanning equipment on their motors. Was wondering? I have seen something...

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Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:38 pm
Martinique 2400 - Throttle/shift cables replacement

Last post by Bt Doctur « Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:59 am
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by alexb » Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:19 pm

Hi. I own a 1999 Martinique 2400 and I need to replace the shift & throttle cables from the handle to the motor. Would anyone have any...

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Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:59 am
Kicker motor mount / placement

Last post by engine64 « Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:15 am

by engine64 » Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:15 am

I purchased 2004 coastal in February and am now getting to do some of the things I want to do to her, one being adding a kicker motor. I purchased a...

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Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:15 am
Excel 24 WAC Prop

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by sfcretnewton » Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:38 pm

So thought I would seek a little guidance. Got great advice here a couple weeks ago. So I have a 1995 Excel WAC with a 200hp carbed Johnson. As most...

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Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:38 pm
Is this a cleanout?

Last post by AverageJoe « Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:18 pm
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by AverageJoe » Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:39 am

I have a 1998 Suzuki DT 140 on my 1984 Wellcraft 166. Both are new to me. There’s a port on the Suzuki that I’m assuming is a water hose attachment...

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:18 pm
1996 Johnson Ocean Runner VRO. Not sure if it’s disconnected.

Last post by Nilzlofgren « Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:22 am

by Nilzlofgren » Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:22 am

Was told by previous owner that the VRO was disconnected, and gas was premixed. But when I looked at it, it seems all connected to me. Can anybody...

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Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:22 am
Different riser temperature

Last post by CptBill « Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:58 pm
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by masfel » Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:42 am

Hello everybody!
I have a Merc 502 on my 26 and I realised that the two risers have different temperature.
The part circuit are new but the right one...

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Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:58 pm
Can you identify this engine?

Last post by celticpiping « Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:59 pm
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by celticpiping » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:56 am

This is a boat I'm considering taking on as a project(my first...) and I appeal to the vast knowledge here...
Owner says:
"I have a 18.5ft...

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Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:59 pm
1973 Airslot Weekender

Last post by Aboutlastnight « Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:17 pm

by Aboutlastnight » Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:17 pm

I am restoring a 1973 24' Airslot Weekender. It has a intact Mercruiser 888 stern drive... I need to know what is the most powerful / fuel efficient...

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Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:17 pm
2800 Coastal repower

Last post by CptBill « Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:39 pm
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by Joe@mckairnes.com » Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:33 am

Looking to replace my worn out 5.7 mercruisers. Anyone have a recommendation on new engines, that will fit? Looking to go MPI..

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Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:39 pm
Ignition question on Mercruiser 470

Last post by AeroNautical « Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:45 pm
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by AeroNautical » Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:02 pm

I have a 1986 192 American with the Mercruiser 3.7L i4 (dreaded Merc 470). I recently picked it up out of someone's backyard and am trying to bring...

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Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:45 pm
propellers

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by johnnyarco » Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:01 am

does anyone know the original size the diameter and pitch on a 1986 coastal with twin 260 H P engines ????

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Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:01 am
Mercury Verado

Last post by SeaSickToo « Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:56 am

by SeaSickToo » Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:56 am

I’m looking to repower my 238 coastal. I’ve found a 2008 275 MERC Verado. 500 hrs. I’d like to hear your opinions on this motor if you have a...

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Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:56 am
Mercury 150hp EFI OUTBOARD shuts down

Last post by Dinodawg « Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:13 am

by Dinodawg » Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:13 am

Hello all, I have twin mercury (1999) 150 EFI saltwater series outboard, both starts and runs, however, one engine keeps shutting down, it re-starts...

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Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:13 am
New engine won't stay started

Last post by CptBill « Wed May 22, 2019 2:56 pm
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by bjt0307 » Mon May 20, 2019 9:58 am

I had an engine replaced in spring of 2018. Last season I only had 5 hours on new engine and it started every time. With boat out of storage and...

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Wed May 22, 2019 2:56 pm
Kill Switch Current Fault

Last post by pjaec001 « Fri May 17, 2019 12:59 pm

by pjaec001 » Fri May 17, 2019 12:59 pm

I was out boating around in the bay for about 30min just cruising at 25mph and then all the sudden I am dead in the water as engine cuts out, all...

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Fri May 17, 2019 12:59 pm
1993 Coastal 28 exhaust manifold replacement

Last post by Billm « Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:01 pm
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by Misfit » Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:32 pm

Hi Gang

I have a small mobile repair business on the South Shore of Mass.

I was recently asked by a potential customer if I would be interested in...

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Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:01 pm

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