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    Poured water into exhaust manifold

    While working on a manifold plug that is stuck I had to remove the riser. After drilling the plug to use an ez out, I wanted to flush the metal filings and without thinking poured 8-12 ounces of water into the top of the manifold with the thought it would flush the plug. I did not see water so...
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    boat interior detail items

    I am ready to install a new interior. I am working on some wish list items and I would like to have the recessed cupholder/storage that attaches to the back of the combing panel. I found them online last year but was not ready for them. Now I can't find them. Can someone give me a link, even...
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    boat MPG

    Has anyone converted fuel use to MPG? I installed a fuel flow sensor and finally got a chance to use it today. I set the display to MPG on my HDS5 and it seems like my best fuel rate was at 37-38 MPH@37K RPM I was reading 3.25 MPG. I have a 23' bowrider, about 5K lb, with the Volvo 5.7 GXi...
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    stringer repair vs replacement

    I have a '92 ski boat that I pulled the deck out of the bow area and bilge that runs from the helm to the transom and did a few core samples of the stringers. 3 of the 4 samples came out nice and clean and dry. The forth, directly under the helm seat, while it felt solid came out dark. The PO...
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    ski Brendella help

    I just became the owner of a '91 Ski Brendella. Yes, I know you have never heard of it before and that is the problem because I am not finding much online. This is my first ski boat and I am not much of a mechanic to begin with. To start with it has a PCM 454 with a werner transimission...
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    prefilter for fuel flow sensor

    I have a ep-60r fuel flow sensor already to install on a VP 5.7 GXi. It does not appear that I can install after the main filter, so the instructions call for a prefilter. While searching I found that they recommend a 10 micron filter, and most people were using a inline replaceable filter...
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    Yet another tab question.

    I've had my first boat for 3 years and have only had one person who knew more than me on it, i have no idea if this is normal or not. I have a 23' bowrider(5K lb without passengers) with a 5.7L GXi and Duoprop, I can keep it on plane at about 15MPH(GPS) maybe a little less with proper wt...
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    sharing a boat???

    Has anyone shared a boat with another person? Splitting costs and usage. I found a used boat that I just can't justify for my own, but if I could split the cost I would jump right in. I can think of some things that could go bad, but I'm sure there are problems I can't think of, so I'm...
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    Water repellent spray for cover

    I've had a cover for almost three years and I notice it's not as water proof as it used to be. I use this cover over the mooring cover at home 12mt/yr. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good waterproofing spray for this canvas?
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? I thought I had this in here before but could not find it. This is the first heavy thing I've pulled at speed so I know it's back there, but stopping is not that much greater than without it. MPG's drop from 14 to 8-9 without any hills. The hardest...
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    extended warranty for boats???

    How many have them? Is there one better than the rest? My original 2 years warranty on the VP engine/OD is about to expire. I'm looking for a decent program that will actually pay for repairs. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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    Volvo penta steering wheel lock

    I have a friend that just bought a mid 90's cuddy with a VP 5.7 and duoprop. And that is all I know so far about the boat. He said it starts and runs fine but the steering wheel feels locked(like a car wheel before you turn the key). He disconnected the cables from both ends, and the wheel...
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    sand around prop shaft

    I have a VP duoprop that I am getting all too familiar with. This is my first boat and first year. I hit some rocks at the dock while coming in on sunday, so I was changing the props yesterday(2nd time this year) and I noticed sand in front of the forward prop. The last day out I was anchored...
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    GPS speed at startup?

    I have my first boat and my family are learning alot of new sports. I had a Lowrance HDS5 installed so I wouldn't run aground. My problem is when ever I start the boat, for a new tube/ski/kneeboarder it takes maybe 1-2 minutes for the GPS to come online. At that point we have already taken...
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    Buzzards Bay with a bowrider.

    I going to be in Wareham the first week in Aug. The hotel owner said there is a ramp at the Narrows for my 23' bowrider. This is my first year with it and I was just in 2' chop in the Chesapeake with my kids and they were not so happy. Can I find some places to tube where it is fairly flat...
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