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  1. Bob_VT

    E-bay Just Gotta vent !!!!!

    I had my 1500 Steury listed on ebay... asking a fair price and life was good.<br /><br />This morning I was pleased to see that fbrickhouseg performed a Buy It Now option and I thought hey life is better yet!<br /><br />Then the bad news.... My auction was ended with a bogus buyer along with...
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    I/O Engine hours is there an average or limit

    Okay I took a look at a 350 Mercruiser (circa 1986) and the hour meter was at 2760. Is this average (yes I realize that depends on the demographics but here in VT we have a short season)? Is there a rule of thumb for a rebuild (such as a diesel rebuild should be around every 10000 hrs)?<br...
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    It's been a long hard year but I am still around

    To all of my good friends here at iboats...just a short note to tell you that I am still around but it has been a rough year. Without going into the particulars my boat hit the water once.... family matters were far more important.<br /><br />I intend to visit more frequently now and hopefully...
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    Question for Trent and others

    Okay let me start by saying yes I remember when you warned me about those 470/170 setups. Well it has creeped up and bit me in the butt and I need a little help.<br /><br />My 3.7 470/170 has a slight problem. I have antifreeze in the rear cylinder. I am ready to tackle to head gasket (being...
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    Virus Alert

    Virus Alert<br /><br />It seems that there's a virus out there called the Senile Virus that even the most advanced anti-virus programs can't take care of.<br /><br />So be warned, it appears to affect those of us who were born before 1948!<br /><br />Symptoms of Senile Virus:<br /><br />1...
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    Affiliations/Organizations/Clubs/Societies

    We all belong to iboats and many of us have many other affiliations. I was just curious to see what organizations we belong to.<br /><br />I am speaking of:<br /><br />Shriners, Scottish Rite, Knights Templar, Sojourners, Masons, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Rotary, Key Clubs, Boy Scouts...
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    SKUNKED! Assistance needed here

    Okay this is not a stupid human trick but I do laugh about it much to the chagrin of my ladyfriend.<br /><br />A ladyfriend (and boating/fishing partner) has a small apartment (one of three in a building). Well.... she works long hours and is away from home for periods of 48 hours or more.<br...
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    Schematic hit's 2000

    Way to go! Keep up the great advice!<br /><br />Bob :D
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    SCHOOL HAS STARTED!

    School has started in almost 90+% of the USA. Buses, children, soccer mom's, working parents, brand new teenage drivers...get the picture!<br /><br />Today there was a school bus accident and 21 students were transported to the local hospital with minor injuries. There was one fatality and not...
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    Ramp tricks

    Well I had one of those days today :( broke down 45 miles (yes 45 miles by boat!) away from my truck/trailer. I was able to limp my boat 18 miles to a ramp against a good 15 mph wind. Well, I was able to phone a friend and get a ride to my truck (over 65 miles by car) and go back to...
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    Trent, Walter Assist please block type?

    Okay I have a superb running 470/170 (stop laughing!!!) and this winter I might start shopping for a project motor. I was considering a V-8 to bolt up to my outdrive (early 1985 Alpha I not a MR). What should I be hunting for (besides deer and turkey :rolleyes: )? A 351W Ford motor since...
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    WINTER-izing Let's collect some ideas now

    Okay, don't get mad. So it was pushing 90 yesterday around here but our nights have been rapidly dropping into the 40's and 50's.<br /><br />Let's all put our heads together and put down in writing our winterizing tips/methods. If we "head it off at the pass" we (living in a snow belt freezing...
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    Crab Bait others Q on Synthetic Woods

    With all the new plastics on the market and wood decking substitutes such as "Fiberon" I wonder if they would be good for marine applications?<br /><br />Yes, they are very heavy and pricey too.<br /><br />No plans just a question out of curiosity.<br /><br />Bob :cool:
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    Great Reference Item Found !!!!

    Got lucky today. While I was at NAPA I was given an older (Sep 99) NAPA Marine Products book. Yes this is the same book used by the parts counter people.<br /><br />Inside is a cross reference for Outboards and I/O listed by HP/CYL/Ser# and Year. Parts, gaskets you know all the NAPA marine...
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    GREAT Reference Item Found !!!!

    Got lucky today. While I was at NAPA I was given an older (Sep 99) NAPA Marine Products book. Yes this is the same book used by the parts counter people.<br /><br />Inside is a cross reference for Outboards and I/O listed by HP/CYL/Ser# and Year. Parts, gaskets you know all the NAPA marine...
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    No Problem Just a story Alpha Lower Unit

    Well after my first outing with my new old boat I was pleased. My water temp was great but I wanted to prepare for some "bigger waters" and figured I should change the impellar. Hey no problem I have done impellars before.<br /><br />What a pain in the butt! I bet I installed the lower unit...
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    Trent I need your expertise Please (trim question

    I just acquired a 1985 Marathon 22' Cuddy with the infamous 3.7 liter 470/170hp mated to a mercruiser (alpha 1 ???)outdrive.<br /><br />Here's the question. There is no Trim Indicator Guage on the dash and no sign that there ever was one. Is there a sending unit or an add on sending unit...
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    New boat? Used Boat? Look it up here

    http://www.uscgboating.org/mf/mf_srchMIC.ASP <br /><br />That is the link for the Manufacturers Idendification Code database maintained by the USCG.<br /><br />It will lead you to your manufacturer and when/if it went out of business.<br /><br />Good FYI link.<br /><br />Bob :)
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    Marathon Boats (Bob_VT at it again)

    Okay gentleman, guru's, admirals, captains, Admin people here goes... ;) Two foot fever struck hard!<br /><br />I just closed a deal on a 1985 22' Marathon Cuddy with an I/O on a tandem Shorelander trailer with surge brakes. This creature has it's own fresh water tank (dam convienant!) but...
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    9th "Circus" Court

    I am sincerely distressed (real mad :mad: ) that in light of the past years events that a ruling would be made on OUR PLEDGE!<br /><br />I know there are always both sides to view but an easier decision would be to allow the child to leave the room during the pledge or just remain silent.<br...
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