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    Bad accident Lake Winola

    I just wanted to share this, hoping that it might save someone in the future. Earlier this month a family bought a little bowrider, apparently their first boat. From what I understand from the news report it was purchased at night or too late in the day to go out. The next day Dad...
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    Fuel tank gook

    Ah, here we are, getting ready for another season of fun. Just as soon as I get the thing running.... Okay, I'm looking for ideas. The old Renken has developed some sludge in the tank from sitting at the previous owner's house, so I'm going to pump it out, pull it out, and clean it...
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    You can't make this stuff up....

    One of the things I used to enjoy the most about working on boats was being able to share the "you won't believe this" stories that go around marina to marina. This is one thing you can't make up. New boat owner, spent a whole lot of money on a beautiful 240 Searay, thought he was an...
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    I Need opinions AQ120B

    Hey all, just signed up here. And I'm stumped. 1979 Volvo-Penta AQ120B. New timing belt, head redone, carb (Solex) rebuilt. Timing fine at 10, entire ignition system replaced OEM. Here's the problem. Doesn't want to idle until it's been run awhile. Coming off idle position, runs okay...
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