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    V-drive front main seal (Mercruiser 350)

    We have a 2001 Tige 2300V - 23 foot, V-drive, open bow ski boat. The boat started leaking oil about mid way through the summer. We changed the oil pan drain line, but we were still losing oil. We kept up with it through the summer and 2 days ago, I bought some dye and a UV light... We put it...
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    2001 Tige Prop shaft guide binding

    I'm very inexperienced with inboards. We've got a 2001 Tige 23' boat. Mercruiser Mag 350 MPI, V-drive. The prop comes out of the hull into what looks like a brass driveshaft guide. How well should the shaft rotate in the guide? It looks rubber packed. It's fairly tight in there, it can be...
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    Mercruiser MPI vapor lock

    I had our 454 hesitate this weekend while skiing... About 1/2 hour later, we shut down, I let it sit for 30 minutes. I tried to restart. It started, had no power, wouldn't come off idle, and fell on it's face. Eventually wouldn't restart. I raised the sundeck, had a look - nothing obviously...
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    Reman'd / Replacement Bravo Upper: Which one / vendor

    The upper gear case on my 1998 Glastron Carlson has come to an unfortunate end. The case itself has an internal break and cannot be salvaged. Motor is a 454 Mag MPI. (385hp) I'm told that "aftermarket" gear cases are not a reliable solution, especially on a big block and that I should stick...
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    Bravo upper gears bye-bye

    98 Glastron Carlson, 454 Mag MPI. Bravo-I drive. Out on the lake this weekend, I thought I heard a very light ticking. Shut the boat down, restarted, no tick. Rev'd it, no tick. In gear: very light tick. Immediately turned the boat around and headed for home. Of course, I got about 1/4...
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    Liability: Transporting parties for a fee

    Interested in comments on the following activity: I live a few blocks from an inland lake. One of the commercial operations in the area hosts wedding parties. I've been approached by a private party (having a wedding) that wants me to transport bride and groom from the local wedding location...
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    USCG License

    Anyone have or go through the certification process for a USCG captains license? Something that you need class room time for? Or pass a test? Interested in: Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or ?6-Pack? License Info I've found currently: http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/cb-capt.htm
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    Recreational boater - marine GPS

    Can anyone recommend a "recreational marine GPS" for a weekend / inland lakes boater?
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    Trip recommendation - south USA / midwest

    I live in Texas and have boated most of the larger lakes in the state. The one I haven't boated is Amistad (on the border with Mexico) and we'll be doing that in May. I'm looking for trip recommendations (overnight) - inland lakes and rivers, within 2 state range of Texas. I've got a 23'...
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    Bravo Trim - overload protection

    1998 Bravo out drive on a big block Chevy. I spent most of this weekend stuffed into the engine compartment in various uncomfortable positions.. I was back there straigtening out the "factory" wiring - you know, the 4 x 14ga wires that all go to the same battery termial, trim wire, battery...
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    Anyone own a CSX-23?

    d_ginther@hotmail.com
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    Bravo drive: Clamping Muffs

    I've got a Bravo-I drive on a 23' boat. Running it on muffs, last year I made a "newbie" boater mistake and managed to smoke up one impeller.. I was working on replacing the impeller anyway, but the lack of water managed to crack the raw water pump case. Yes, I cleaned out the impeller bits. I...
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    7.4L Mag MPI Performance Issues

    I've got a 1998 Glastron / Carlson boat, 23.4 feet, CSX-23 It's powered by a 7.4L Magnum MPI motor. The boat looks nice, has 125 hours on it. I'm the 3rd owner. I bought it in "guaranteed" mechanical condition - after some testing a GPS and an inductive tach, I found that I had a problem -...
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    Merc 454 - Marine vs Auto water pump

    Do I need to buy a marine specific water pump for my 7.4L Mag motor? Any recommendations on where to order? Need a water pump, impeller, and probably replace a few lower hoses and 2 o-rings on the out drive...
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    7.4L (454) Mag MPI - tops out at 3900 RPM

    1998 Glastron CSX-23 109 hours on the meter. New boat (to me). 385hp Magnum MPI 7.4L She's topping out at about 50mph, previous owner said speedo was off, but I confirmed it via GPS. The factory tach is off, which I think is a little suspect... Running a 23 pitch propeller. 31mph 2600rpm...
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