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    Balancing an impeller

    I used my point and shoot camera to grab a one minute video of the impeller I was balancing yesterday. Always wanted to post one of those Youtube videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaADcT0iyb0
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    Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

    I've had this boat for over 10 years. The previous owner had it a long time also, but I really have no idea how old it really is. Riveted construction, 15.5 ft in length. The OB was purchased separately, so no help there. If anyone recognizes her, I'd appreciate the help. There does not appear...
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    Don S, forgot to say thanks!

    Hey Don, I had an issue last summer with my Volvo 270 overheating at plane. You pointed me in the right direction...checking the elbow where the tube leaves the outdrive and heads into the engine cavity. It turned out to be the tube a little below that fitting, sucking air when the back end came...
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    How long without any mistakes/mishaps?

    I'm curious. How long has it been since you've made a mistake or experienced a mishap? Forgot the drain plug. Forgot the tie downs. Anchor not tied off. Got home and discovered the trailer wire not connected. You get the idea. Been so long you can't remember? Good! I want to hear about all...
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    VP Overheating

    When my VP 125B w/270 Outdrive started heating up, I hopped on the forums here to review the previous threads with the same issue. Replaced the Impeller, disassembled and cleaned the heat exchanger, ordered a new thermostat and checked all hoses, fittings and clamps. There was definitely some...
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    Warning: Buying a boat can interfere with work!

    I've been doing field service for about five years. A typical week would look pretty much like this... Sunday evening, I start thinking about what I'm going to do once I get to the job site, and how far I need to travel on Monday morning, including what time to set the alarm. Bags packed, tools...
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    Bayliner, why all the hate?

    There's an awful lot of them out there, and I'm curious to know if the distaste for this brand is warranted? Are there actually legitimate reasons for the bad rep, or is it a case of a few bad apples ruining the bunch. I'm heading out after the kid's soccer game to look at an '85 Capri 195 with...
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    Looking at an older boat tomorrow.

    Hi guys, I'm going to look at a 1975 Starcraft 22' Aluminum boat tomorrow, with a 140 Mercury I/O. I'm assuming the engine and drive are original. What caught my eye was that the boat appears to be well taken care of, and in very good condition. The question I have, since this will be my first...
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