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  1. Mac549

    Soo Many Props So Little Cash

    I have always been a fan of aluminum props. Lately I have developed an interest in S.S. props. I was wondering if there is really an advantage to running a stainless prop. If so, how do you begin to deceide which one is best? I frequent a large lake where traveling 50-60 miles to a destination...
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    Oil Pressure Fluctuation

    Brought the boat home to install a new transducer. While I had it in the driveway I figured I would get it serviced and ready to go. Changed the oil and filter, gear lube and fuel filter. I started the engine, oil pressure came up to normal then dropped to almost zero, no alarm. Restarted and...
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    Max Speed Loss

    Over the years my boat has lost about 8 MPH on top end. The engine has 325 hrs on it and has been carefully maintained. 1991 200 BR, 350 CI Alpha 1 Gen II. I used to hit 49 MPH and know I struggle to get to 41 MPH. The motor runs excellent and has no problem reaching max RPM's. I have not...
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    Power Trim Problems

    I started having issues with my trim a couple of years ago. I took the boat into my mechanic and he replaced the limit switch. All was fine until this year when I began having problems with the trim down and the trim up. Raising the outdrive to the tailer position has never been a problem. I...
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    Mercruiser Impeller

    Two weeks ago I took my boat into a local repair shop to have the outdrive serviced and the impeller changed. After 10 days I went back to see if it was done. I was told by the mechanic that he was waiting for parts which I thought was strange. The next day I called the owner and he said he was...
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    Mercruiser Oil Seals

    I called my local repair shop today to make an appointment for the outdrive service and impeller replacement. The shop is telling me the older (1991) alpha gen II drives need an upgraded, .020 larger, oil seal to prevent the lube from leaking from the outdrive and destroying the gears. I have...
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    Transducer Location

    I recently purchased a new Humminbird 597CI combo. My old Lowrance finally gave up. The problem I am facing is where to mount the transducer as my old one was mounted thru hull and I did not get good results with that one. I have also installed trim tabs which eat up a lot of real estate on the...
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    Which Trim Tab

    So last month i posted the question, How good do trim tabs really work? great feedback from all. Today I call Bennett to talk about which tab is correct for my boat (1991 20' SR 200 BR 48-50 WOT) the guy says I need 18x9 which is what I thought from all the charts. I then brought up the fact...
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    Trim Tabs

    I am looking for some advice on trim tabs. My boat has plenty of power, no problem with hole shot but the rough chop kills me and my passengers. I have been looking at Bennett hydraulic tabs. Not sure if that will cure the problem
  10. Mac549

    Hello

    I am new to the forum. My boat is a 1991 Searay 200 bowrider which I purchased new. I live in Arizona and visit Lake powell frequently.
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