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  1. truckermatt

    Ask before i cut question

    Hello, I am wanting to install 2 more speakers in my boat. they are 4" speakers.. Putting the where i want them would require cutting 3-5/8" holes in the fiberglass seat supports. Would this be OK.? Here are some pictures... I just don't want to hurt the structure of my boat. I think it...
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    My new boat (2 months ago)

    Hello, I just wanted to post some pictures of my new boat.... I bought it back in Late June 2009 from a dealer near my house... I may have paid a little more by getting it at a dealer but, i know that everything was working and i was ready to boat. I just didnt get around to posting pictures...
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    Making my trailer more heavy duty

    I have a 1990 EZ-loader single axle trailer, with my wellcraft 186 sitting on it.. The dry weight of the boat is 2750 according to Wellcraft, so with fuel and stuff around 3100, and another 750 for the trailer..... I havent took it to a scale yet.... But i can lift the tongue very easily...
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    Winterize Merc 4.3 L

    Hello, I bought my boat, from a dealer this summer, and i was very happy with the service... Where i currently live, i cannot really work on my boat, or winterize it.. I talked to the dealer and they said a full winterize package would be, about $200... Engine oil/filter. Remove drive, check...
  5. truckermatt

    3 blade to 4 blade..

    i have a 4.3L mercrusier motor... with a 3 blade 14.25/21P prop... It runs at 4700rpm and 44 mph (GPS) When i have the boat full of people and skiing/tubing, it take a little while to get on plane, I was wondering if going to a 4 blade alum like this would help...
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    Dual battery Box question

    Hello, I have a perko switch that i want to install so i have 2 batteries.. My question is, Can i use one those power box stations to hook up the 2 batteries to the perko switch... I like the exposed terminals of those boxes, I just dont know if they can handle the power capacity. With the...
  7. truckermatt

    Hummingbird fish find doesnt work well

    Hello, I have a hummingbird fish finder on my boat with a transducer mounted on the transom.... The depths that it is giving are not accurate at all.... I can see the bottom and the finder will say 30 feet... the lake i go in is only 25 feet max... Any suggestions on how to fix this...
  8. truckermatt

    Shift problem on SEI 106 drive

    Hey all, I just got my SEI Drive on, and went to the water to test today... Well the forward and reverse work, but the 12'oclock position which is "nuetral" sometimes isnt. When in Nuetral to forward the boat shifts fine..... But when going from Foward to nuetral, the boat sometimes goes...
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    Boat fixed, Got a New SEI 106 drive

    Hello, a few weeks ago i posted that i ran into some rocks with my boat. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=335639 Well i filed a claim with the insurance company, and now i have a new SEI 106 complete drive. The mechanic at the dealer was impressed by the quality and fitment of the new...
  10. truckermatt

    How to remove black scuffs from roller trailer

    Hello, I have some minor scuffs from my roller trailer on the bottom of my boat... What type of cleaner would work to remove these. I have tried scrubbing with boat wash, but no go.... Is their something stronger on the market that wont hurt the fiberglass.? Thanks
  11. truckermatt

    UPDATE: Hit a sand bar.... Damage Done

    Hey all, I wish i could be posting here on better terms, but oh well. Tonight i took the boat out on the lake and the water was like glass, and just a perfect ride.... boat runs great, my brand new (just installed today) prop really helped my holeshot.... But unfortunately. i came into counter...
  12. truckermatt

    correct prop size for boat ??

    hello, I recently picked up a 1990 Wellcraft Eclipse 186 bowrider. 4.3l mercrusier. When i took it out i had recorded 43 mph on GPS and 46 on speedo, @ 4700 rpm's i have a 14.25x 21p 3 blade aluminum prop on there now.... are these numbers OK, because i am buying a spare prop and want to...
  13. truckermatt

    Is this a good deal?

    Hey all, i am looking for a boat, and my budget is up to $10,000, but i want the biggest boat i can buy for the money that has an open bow, here are some that i found.. Good deal for no? I like the v-8 power and the room of the four winns, but i like the newerness of the other 2...
  14. truckermatt

    Mercruiser 488 Timing issue

    I didnt really want to start this thread because there are many others out there asking the same thing... But i haven't been able to use there info to help me yet. My Merc 488 (which is the 4 barrel version of the 470 motor) needed a new Distributor and i replaced it, but now i dont know how to...
  15. truckermatt

    Convert I/O boat to an Outboard boat?

    Hello all, I was wondering if it would be possible to convert an boat with an I/O to a boat with an outboard motor.... I like the bowrider look and feel and usefulness, but dislike the i/o setup... I have the chance to get a i/o hull (in perfect shape) with a 3.7L merc in it for very cheap...
  16. truckermatt

    Need a mercruiser 488 (3.7L) Impeller

    Hello, all, i need an impeller for my merc 488 motor, i know they dont make this motor anymore, but i cant find one.... any suggestions Thanks, Matt
  17. truckermatt

    Mercruiser Alpha1 is hard to install

    Hello, i have a 1983 wellcraft elite with a Mercruiser Alpha 1 drive. and when i bought it, the outdrive was removed for storage. But now i want to get it "dewinterized" but i cannot get the outdruve installed. I put the boat in forward, and line up the shift shat on the outdrive and the bell...
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