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    cranks but wont fire

    88 ski supreme, inboard 351 windser. Pulled the boat out the other day to start getting ready for spring. When I try to start it it cranks fine but never even tries to start. Used some starting spray and changed ignition coil and still doesnt seem to be getting spark at all. Was running fine...
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    new boat?

    Ok, do I took the 88 ski supreme in for winter service. Bad news, water in oil filter (most likely from manifolds that had been jb welded by previous owner) also they couldnt get the drain plugs for the engine out without drilling them. Wanted $1200 to complete this job. I told them to stop and...
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    caveating prop

    Need some help here. 18' ski supreme stern drive. 351W engine. When taking medium to hard right turns the boat prop seems to slip or get air or something. Doesnt seem to happen when turning left so Im think prop rotation plays a role. But since we are talking about a stern drive(prop is under...
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    Trailer maintenance

    I dont know a thing about my trailer wheels or hubs. Can anyone tell what these are by the pics? Also what regular maintenance do these type need? Thanks.
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    bilge pump replacement

    My bilge pumps works when it wants. And that doesnt seem to be very often. I considered trying to take it apart and see if it could be rebuilt but from looking seems like I could replace it for $20-$40. So my question is what would be a good pump for my boat. We do a lot of skiing, tubing, and...
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    RPM Gauge??

    I posted a few weeks back but here it is again. 19' ski supreme, 351W, at WOT im getting 38 mph and 2200 RPM. Last time I posted this I got a few responses. Either propped way wrong or Tach was way off. As this is a stern drive I believe it is propped correctly. Could be wrong though... But...
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    inboard first run

    I know not a lot of people in here run inboards but wanted some opinions if I can get them. I took out my 1988 Ski Supreme for the first time this past Saturday. At WOT she was 2100 RPM, and 38 mph. The mph is not GPS btw. Sound right? It is a 19' with a 351 Windsor. closed bow.
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    bilge pump

    OK, we launched the boat for the first time saturday and other then me forgetting to put the second plug in, all went fine. What I did find out because of the plug not being in..:eek: the bilge pump wouldnt work. Today I started looking for a new bilge pump and found a few i liked and...
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    Fast boat

    Yeah the boat was real fast...... on the highway. Heres the story// Bought my first "on my own" boat and the ripe age of 23. Bought the boat, a 19' open bow that needed some interior work and the 240 hp. evinrude from two different places. Had the motor shipped to the boats location and paid...
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    new to me boat

    Just wanted to see what yall think of this for wakeboarding and skiing? Also my 15 year old is really interested in getting into wakeboarding. What does he need to look for in a board? He is 6'2" about 210 and pretty lean. Also he wears a size 15 shoe so need some advice on bindings as well. Thanks
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    new to me boat

    Hi all, has been a while since i have been on here but just got a new to-me boat and will be on plenty Im sure. Anyway I picked up an 88 ski supreme with the 351 Windsor. I have never owned an inboard (only outboards) so any advice is appreciated. Also Im not sure I have ever used a public boat...
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    1980 mariner 80hp not peeing

    Didnt know how else to put that. Heres the story, I just bought this boat and motor from an older guy who said it needed a tune-up. Well before I started pulling the carbs and all and cleaning I decided to charge the battery, fuel her it, and see if she would start. I soon discover the line from...
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