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    88 horizon giving me engine and prop issues.

    I need some help and advice guys..I have a horizon 200 with Cobra out drive, and 5.7 gm engine. I've owned this boat for the past 7 years or so, and it has never given me problems...Ill start from last year, which was the last time I used the boat... was out a reservoir, where speed limit is 5...
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    I want to change my platform ladder

    Hey guys, I want to change my platform ladder. I would like to find a ladder that mounts to the transom, if possible..the one I have now mounts to the platform, but it's not sturdy, and the bolts keep striping out, letting water seep in. I don't know what those types of ladders would be called...
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    doing a tune up and cant find the manual...help!!

    I have an '88 four winns horizon 200 with the chevy 5.7. I want to change the plugs and wires, but im not sure which ones it needs...anyone have a part # for the plugs? TIA
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    help-water in the bilge after prop hits ground!!

    Hey guys...I took my boat out sunday to the lake for some fishing for the first time in at least 6 months...yes, I know I know, its been too long. Anyway, Ive never had problems with water getting in the bilge before. After I put her in the water, she fired up fine, tied up at the dock for...
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    Towing with jeep

    Hey guys, I just purchased a 2002 jeep grand Cherokee overland. It has the tow package, and the v8 engine.the tow rating is 6500 lbs. I have always towed with heavy duty diesels, so towing with a smaller vehicle is something new too me. I only plan on towing by boat, which is on a tandem axle...
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    Which truck to buy??

    I've narrowed it down to 2 trucks I really like. 1996 dodge 3500 duallie extra cab auto 2wd cummmins diesel. 240k miles. Overall good condition, tailgate needs to be painted, and a/c doesn't work. 30k miles on rebuilt tranny and front end steering has been rebuilt. It will also need some brake...
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    can 'I' fix this prop?

    dug into some sand and rocks while the boat was beached...Can I take a file and smooth out the edges, and still use it as the main prop? I know its not worth trying to fix at a shop, might as well just buy a new one at that point, but if I can salvage this one that would be great! TIA
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    help with swim ladder replacement

    I hope you all can see the pics, this is my first post with uploaded pics..anyway, I want to replace the ladder with a wider, more durable ladder. I also would like to have it mounted to the transom area if possible. I dont like how its attached to the platform with only 4 screws, and it keeps...
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    Who has a mid 90s cummins?

    I might be acquiring a 96 dodge cummins regular cab 2wd duallie. It's an auto with 150k miles. What should I look out for in a dodge?? I've had ford/chevy diesels before but never dodge... Any help/advice would be appreciated. Tia.
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    I need a transmission temp gauge...

    Hi guys, I just picked up a '96 chevy tahoe 4x4. I want to install a trans temp gauge that has the sending unit installed directly to a port on the transmission itself. I do not want the one that has to be spliced into a trany fluid line. Anyone know where i can find one? When I do a search...
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    97 tahoe 2 door 4x4

    I'm considering purchasing a 2 door tahoe to pull my 88 four winns horizon 200. I know it's a heavy boat, especially with fuel and gear. Anybody tow with one? How do you like the handling while under tow? Braking? Tia
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    fuel gauge or sender??

    Yesterday I got stuck on the water--out of fuel Luckily it was close to the dock, and a friendly boater gave me a tow.. I usually always fill up the tank before I head out, but yesterday i didnt, dont know why, I just didnt... I didnt know my gauge/sender was not working since I always filled...
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    how much can I tow??

    Hi, not really a boating questions, but figured someone should know here!! I just bought a 1995 chevy truck 4x4 with the 5.7 350 engine. It is a 3/4 ton, but has 6 lug axles. It didnt have a user manual in it so Im curioujs to know how much it can tow. Anyone have a the same truck and know...
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    cut a rapid hitch?

    I have a 10" drop rapid hitch which I used when I had a big lifted truck...I now have a 'not so big' lifted truck, and the drop on the hitch is too much. I like to leave the hitch on the truck with the locks, but the length of it sometimes scrapes on a steep driveway, and it kinda looks funny...
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    Do I have to use Deep Cycle battery?

    So, as the title says, is it necessary? I have a brand new regualar 12 volt battery in the garage. Will be much more useful in my boat than in the garage! 88 4winns horizon 200
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