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trying to hook up a netural switch to a hei dist

Last post by wufibugs « Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:23 pm
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by lance2667 » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:37 pm

hello i just purchased a 1979 wellcraft 25.5 suncruiser with flybridge motor was just replaced before purchased problem i have is the netural switch...

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Oil

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by Gold6798 » Wed May 30, 2018 7:29 pm

Hi just purchased a 1996 Wellcraft Martinique 32 footer with twin 454’s wondering if it would be a good idea to switch to full synthetic oil in the...

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Transmissions outdrives rotation

Last post by COLE559 « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:41 am

by COLE559 » Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:41 am

I have an 85 scarab 400 with twin mark iv bowtie blocks and am freshening them up. First thing is do both engines turn the same direction with one...

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Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:41 am
fuel pump not getting fuel or fire to carburetor

Last post by MuttLikeTheDog « Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:04 pm
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by paulap » Wed May 23, 2018 2:07 pm

I have a 1989 Wellcraft Marine 170 Classic, just bought it, has a Mercruiser fuel pump (3.0L 4cy) and it won't turn over all the way, seems the fuel...

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Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:04 pm
1989 gransport prop size

Last post by skidoo bob « Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:50 pm

by skidoo bob » Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:50 pm

hi all i have a 1989 wellcraft gransport powered by raw water cooled crusader 454 350hp can any body tell me what is the correct size props i should...

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Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:50 pm
2003 Martinique 330 shaft clearance

Last post by Night Fury « Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:55 pm

by Night Fury » Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:55 pm

Does anyone know the shaft clearance on a 2003 Martinique 330? I'm trying to determine the maximum size prop possible for this hull design with...

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Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:55 pm
Transom exhasut

Last post by Jamesw « Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:02 am

by Jamesw » Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:02 am

Bought a 26 Excalibur

Ok the transom exhasut when you flip the switch to put the exhaust back through the out drive sound there be any exhasut...

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Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:02 am
Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear

Last post by joecal « Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:53 am
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by joecal » Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:27 am

Hello,
I'm a new guy on here and I just bought an 1997 19' Scarab Sprint with a 350ci engine that replaced the original 4.3ltr.. It has a Volvo Penta...

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Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:53 am
Mercruiser 5.7 EFI goes into alarm in 5 seconds

Last post by goodday « Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:35 pm
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by bjt0307 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:39 am

I have a 1998 Wellcraft 3000. It was summarized earlier this year by the marina and ran great when bringing boat to slip back in May of this year....

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Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:35 pm
Help! will not shift into Forward or Reverse

Last post by goodday « Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:21 pm
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by dvmmatt » Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:11 pm

Hi all, I took my Wellcraft Eclipse 210 out today. Put boat in the water, started engine and it would not go into reverse or forward. It did have...

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:21 pm
Move Zinc Anodes on motor mount?

Last post by Washboard « Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:02 am
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by Washboard » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:01 pm

Hello Fellow Wellcraft owners! I have a 1998 Optimax 225. Do not believe that any owner of it along the line ever changed out the sacrificial anode...

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Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:02 am
Outboard raising up in reverse.

Last post by SirMr « Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:22 pm

by SirMr » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:22 pm

I have a 290 Coastal with twin Evinrude 225 Fichts(2000) the port engine kicks up when put hard in reverse.
Tilts up and down fine. Any ideas on this?

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Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:22 pm
NMEA ADAPTERS FOR 1994 MERC O/B?

Last post by COCOLOCO « Thu May 17, 2018 8:27 pm

by COCOLOCO » Thu May 17, 2018 8:27 pm

I've got 1994 mercury 225 XL saltwater outboards on my boat. Talked with the factory and the don't have anything that will allow them to...

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Thu May 17, 2018 8:27 pm
Repowering my 238 coastal

Last post by SeaSickToo « Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:00 pm

by SeaSickToo » Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:00 pm

I’m repowering my ‘96 238 coastal. I’m not sure what height the anti-ventilation plate should be. The bottom of the boat steps up at the transom. Do...

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Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:00 pm
180 fisherman shift cable size.

Last post by Thechef1 « Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:24 am

by Thechef1 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:24 am

Shifts cables are super stiff. I can’t find any markings on them anywhere. Does anyone know the size? Also curious if anyone knows the size fuel...

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Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:24 am
Port engine lost power after new alternator

Last post by goodday « Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:51 pm
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by bjt0307 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:36 am

1998 Well craft Martinique 3000 with twin 5.7 EFI Merc's. I had an issue where my boat would not start a few months back. Since then I had the fuel...

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Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:51 pm
Shift cable bellows leak?

Last post by goodday « Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:34 pm
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by Duke Free » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:47 am

shift cable bellows is completely shot. will it leak water in to boat or can boat be used as is? I assume out drive must be completely removed to...

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Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:34 pm
94 Scaraba 29 w 502 doesn't crank hot

Last post by goodday « Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:03 pm
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by scarab29 » Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:11 pm

My 94 Scarab 29 with a stock 502 cdi doesn’t want to crank when the engine is hot and I stop for a few minutes and try to start it on one battery. If...

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Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:03 pm
1991 Eclipse 215

Last post by ScottSS « Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:02 am

by ScottSS » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:02 am

Looking for best prop recommendations? 5.7 MerCruiser/ Alpha One Outdrive. Want a SS four blade- thanks!

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Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:02 am
Mercruiser 5.7 Efi stopped while cruising now just cranks

Last post by goodday « Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:06 pm
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by bjt0307 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:51 am

I had my engine pulled in winter to replace gimble bearing. Boat ran great at 3-5 mph for a few trips. Last weekend both engines started strong, I...
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Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:06 pm
Engine model number

Last post by Fliegen « Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:14 pm
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by Xnavyman17 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:53 pm

I have a 1994 Wellcraft Excel 20SX. It has a 4.3Liter Vovlo Penta. I am having a hard time locating the engine and lower unit model numbers. Please...

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Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:14 pm
engine upgrade

Last post by justin1718 « Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:50 pm
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by justin1718 » Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:55 am

hello i have a 1989 wellcraft 190 classic with a 4.3 l v6 i would like to replace the motor with something a little bigger but not sure what would be...

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Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:50 pm
replace a starter on 1988 wellcraft 230 coastal

Last post by goodday « Wed May 17, 2017 7:56 pm
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by rsinico » Wed May 10, 2017 3:51 pm

What do I have to do to be able to access the bolts on the starter in order to replace it? There is no room to get at it.

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Wed May 17, 2017 7:56 pm
Strong fuel smell at batteries and electric switch chamber

Last post by Frank8162 « Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:32 am

by Frank8162 » Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:32 am

Hi folks,
I went back to check the boat (2004 220 Sportsman) after a month+ storage and noticed a strong gas smell in the chamber where batteries and...

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Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:32 am
Fouled Plugs On Evinrude E-Tec

Last post by brozzi « Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:48 am
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by shoobie » Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:10 am

I had taken my 115 E-Tec back for service after it would not turn over. It is a 2014 with less than 50 hours. The shop said the plugs were fouled due...

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