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    What do you give up to own a boat?

    I am in a pickle and need some advice. Our finances are stretched pretty thin with a mortgage, car payments and our boat payment. My daughter just got braces which will take another $100+ per month. We're okay, but we're just getting by rather than paying extra on some stuff and reducing...
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    Prop Advice Needed

    A friend of mine has a 17 or 18 foot Bayliner capri with the 4 cylinder engine. It's a mid to upper nineties version. The prop that was on the boat was not correct and we can't tell what pitch it was.<br /><br />For those with this boat (or close), what pitch do you run? He is looking for...
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    Power Trim Problems

    I have a friend with a 96 Bayliner with a 3.0 Mercruiser and an Alpha outdrive.<br /><br />They scraped the skeg hard the last time out (forgot to raise the outdrive) and since then the outdrive raises really, really slowly.<br /><br />It will lower pretty fast, but it takes 5 minutes to raise...
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    Merc 3.0 drainplugs

    I'm helping a friend winterize his 3.0 and I was wondering how many drain plugs this engine has.<br /><br />It's a 96 Bayliner with a 3.0 Mercruiser with an Alpha outdrive.<br /><br />I found the one for the block and the one for the manifold, but while searching, I found a reference to a third...
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    Trim Gage

    My trim gage quit working the other day and I was wondering if anyone knew anything I could check before heading to the dealer. The needle went to the bottom and does not move. I think I was in some shallow water when it happened, but I did not hit a rock or stump (or anything else except...
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    Prop Help

    Okay, I have a 14 x 23 on my Glastron 185 with a 4.3 and a Mercruiser outdrive. I'd like to go with a 4 blade to help with holding wakeboarding speed. I'm not worried about top end. I'm looking at a Comprop but they are 13.5 instead of 14. The choices are 13.5 x 18, 13.5 x 20 and 13.5 x...
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    I/O Fin...Will it help

    I'm looking at the Doel Fin for my 18ft bowrider with a 4.3 and Alpha 1 drive. It says it will help with low speed planing and that is what I'm looking for to help pull wakeboarders. I'm not expecting the world for 25 bucks, just some improvement as my boat does pretty good now. <br /><br...
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    Hey Glastron Owners

    Hey Glastron owners, how are your boats doing. I bought my GX 185 at the end of this summer and have used it a bunch with no problems. I just had it out Saturday, as a matter of fact, just riding around, enjoying the lake.<br /><br />Mine was a new 2001, but I still have the full factory...
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    4.3 190 HP

    Any know problems with these engines? I have a 2001 still under warranty and just wondered if I need to be looking out for anything.<br /><br />Chris
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    Crack in New Boat

    I just bought my 2001 Glastron GX 185 last month. For some reason it hadn't sold and I got a great deal. The boat looks perfect as it had been stored inside at the dealership.<br /><br />Saturday I'm out washing my pride and joy. I came up to area on the side of the boat and look what I...
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    Blown Fuse

    I went to use my new 12V air pump Saturday. I plugged it into the 12V plug in the dash of my Glastron and it ran for about 2 seconds and stopped. Being an old car mechanic, I suspected a blown fuse. <br /><br />Sure enough, I climb under the dash and found a blown 10amp fuse. I replace the...
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    Taking Care of New Boat

    I just bought a new Glastron GX-185 :) and I am asking for some advise on how to keep it looking new when you don't have a garage. Well, I have a 1 car garage but the wife keeps her car in there! <br /><br />I ordered a Hurricane cover and a strap kit, but I was wondring about a shelter...
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    2004 Bayliner 175....Advice Needed

    OK, I know I'm going to take some abuse, but I am looking for some advice on whether to purchase a 2004 Bayliner 175 Bow Rider. My family now wants to learn to ski and I need a little more boat then my Quantum. This Bayliner looks good and has everything we need, the price is right & it's new...
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    Safety Lanyard

    Where can I find a replacement safety lanyard? I found one with the switch, but I just want an extra lanyard (or just the clip on button). Mine is just like the picture below. Thanks.
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    Going Fishing...Any tips

    Well, I'm back into fishing after a long layoff (years & years). I'm taking the family to the lake this weekend for some fun and would like to catch some fish. The lake we visit is known for bass, stripers and catfish. I've never been much of a bass fisherman, so my skills are lacking. <br...
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