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    Gel Coat numbers anyone

    Hello, I recently purchased a 2002 V210 and it has a bit of "dock rash", lots of deep scratches that won't come out from rubbing and polishing alone. Does anybody know where I could find the gel coat numbers for this model year? Best Regards --Roland
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    Howto get the outdrive completely dry

    Is it possible to suck out all water from the outdrive with a ShopVac ? Any other ways you can think of to dry out the drive? I am thinking of hooking the ShopVac to the muffs, would that work? Could that damage anything inside the drive or engine? I'm thinking of how to get the drive...
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    Hit the clay, prop slightly bent, weired RPM now...

    Solas Amitas 4-blade - 14x21 Aluminum (bought last year here) Volvo Penta 4.3GL w/ Penta-SX Larson 180 SEI, 2 adults - 3kids - 1dog - 1/4 tank of gas Ok, took the boat out yesterday and we very slowly motored into some real shallow area where we hit the clay. Stopped immediately and raised the...
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    Lake McClure CA

    Can anyone share experiences about Lake McClure, CA. I.e.: Where to camp? What's cool and not so cool? I am planning a family oriented boating trip early May. Will it be warm enough for swimming? Thanks Roland
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    How to find a good mechanic vs. DIY

    Ideally I would find a knowledgeable and reasonable mechanic who, while being paid for it, can show/teach me how to do simple maintenance tasks like "changing oil" and "outdrive service" so that the next time I won't have to pay the mechanic for the simple, less complicated things. What's your...
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    Viper Prop w/o Viper name stamp - is it real?

    Does anybody know whether the Viper SS props sold on EBay are real? The guy selling them says it's all genuine but has anybody actually tried one of these? They seem to good to be true at the price? I'd post a link but I am not sure whether that would be breaking any rules...but you can just...
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    Replacement for 3blade 14-1/4x23, Volvo Penta 4.3 SX

    Hello all, since I pretty much ruined my prop last weekend it is now time to shop for a replacement that's good for skiing with a full boat. My current setup is an aluminum 3-blade 14 1/4x23 on a Volvo Penta SX outdrive, the engine is a Volvo Penta 4.3 GL. My boat is a Larson 180SEI, WOT is...
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    Lake Berryessa Labor Day weekend

    Wow, our first long weekend out camping w/family and friends. It was truly great but also: What a roller-coaster experience! Lake Berryessa is in some state of affairs..., the lake is really low, all but one marina is closed and the people that work at the surrounding convenience stores are "on...
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    Can this still be repaired with a "Gel Coat Repair" kit

    Hello all. I am a new boater and was out on my first long weekend. Right after launching at the ramp I lowered the drive too much and hit the ground and bend the prop. This morning my wife pointed out that I did this to the hull... And: Can this be repaired with a "Gel Coat Repair" kit? Or...
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    New Larson owner, Bimini question and clueless about anchoring

    Hello all, we now own our first boat, a 2001 Larson 180 SEI. So far it's been great fun, taken it out twice. I've got two questions: The boat doesn't have a Bimini Top. Should I try to buy a used one or a new one and should I have it installed or is that something one can easily do yourself...
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    IO vs Direct Drive

    Hello All, I've been reading here for a while now and I am curious whether to get a direct or V drive or an IO for my first boat. I 'd like to get a used boat for skiing, cruising and tubing. I am considering to spend up to 10k total on the first boating season. Considering storage...
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