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  1. Tafflad

    Ceramic Coating - wonder product, or waste of money?

    For years I have used Meguairs Flagship Marine Wax .... and just sold a 7 yr old boat and hull looks as good as the day I bought it. No oxidation, no fading, great depth of shine. (Applied it twice a year, washed after every use) I know things can improve - before I discovered Meguiars ... I...
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    Gauge fitting bracket

    I am fitting a new gauge .. nominally 5" diameter, panel hole will be 4 5/8" panel cut-out ... fixing studs 3 3/4" centers. It needs to have a mounting ring/clamp/clip to fit it. Picture of one for a 4" gauge attached. (black plastic fitting clip) Anybody know the correct name for these, and...
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    Monterey specific Q

    Hi ... I have a Monterey /engine related Q ..... to avoid cross posting .... anybody with 194/2014FS could you take a look on this link: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10809680-draining-fuel
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    Draining Fuel

    I have a 194/204FS fitted with a Merc 4.3 MPI Need to drain off the fuel from the tank .... tried for ages with a siphon pipe - no joy, assume must be some form of anti-siphon device fitted. Is there somewhere on the engine that allows me to easily drain fuel .... using the fuel pump on the...
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    New boat - hull wax ?

    Ordered a new boat - arrives end of the month (hopefully so I get a month of use this year) This is new hull - no oxidation. Years ago I would have used Collinite FleetWax, but swapped to Meguiars Flagship Marine Wax (M6316) ... so much easier to use and great shine. Is there anything better...
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    Running in?

    For first time ordered a new boat (usually buy with low Hrs) Do they need running in ?......... modern car engines no longer need any running in, and as the new range of Volvo V6 are based on the General Motors Gen V engine series. (designed initially for the Corvette) is it needed ? Obviously...
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    Anodes

    Ordered a new boat ... will have DPS drive. All of my boating will be in salt water .... on another forum I read that standard Anodes should be changed for Salt Water versions. Can anybody enlighten me as to difference, and where I can find appropriate part numbers.
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    Speed Control/EVC

    Seen a few posts here - where answer was fit ZeroOff speed control. I want to fit ZerroOff to a new boat (just ordered) ....This will be powered via Volvo Aquamatic I/O ..... ZeroOff state any drive-by-wire that use EControls' ECUs is suitable. Anybody fitted one to a volvo.
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    Fitting speed control

    I have just ordered a new boat. It will have Volvo V6 240 C/DI/DP i want to fit speed control .... does Volvo support drive-by-wire that use EControls' ECUs. ZeroOff GPS control uses no stepper motors, simple five wires - battery power, ignition, ground, CAN(+),CAN(-) they say it suits most...
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    DuoProp

    Never had a DuoProp but today put deposit on a new boat with Volvo DPS drive. Do you apply same approach as a single prop drive ... pitch to get in WOT band. Are manufacturers good at getting pitch right, so I won’t need to change it ? sorry if this is basic ... just never had DuoProp.
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    Merc or Volvo V6

    I asked for some help a while back ....(new boat spec) and you guys convinced me to go for Duo Prop drive. My current boat has a Merc 4.3 200hp and the boat is 19'4" hull, 8'4" beam and weighs in at 3,100 Lb. I prop with a High Five for holeshot .... and my use is all about recreational towed...
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    25ohp + Bravo III - Seacore or not

    Had been looking at options for new boat spec. Now centered on Merrcuiser 250hp with Bravo III I had liked idea of Volvo with freshwater cooling as standard, as I boat 100% in salt water ... but nearest Volvo dealer is 120 mile round trip. (Local boat dealers who sell boats with Volvo advise...
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    Sea Core

    I’m a bit unclear over SeaCore. if I order a new Mercruiser with a Bravo III, does that come with SeaCore protection as standard, or is this a variant of drive that has to be ordered. Also is it only applicable to drives and not the motors.
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    Never owned a Volvo .... considerring

    Hi ... always had Mercruisers for my I/O boats. Looking at ordering a new boat ... all my boating in in salt water ... and it will be another 21' bowrider, used for recreational towed sports. Last 3 boats have been Merc 4.3L & Alpha drive - performance has been adequate for needs. Researching...
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    DP or SX

    I have been doing a lot of Googling for new boat purchase (21') and the general consensus is Volvo is a far better choice for small boat salt water use. With SX drive being far superior to Alpha (only advantage of Alpha is cheaper spares and more servicing places) Now this gives me a quandary...
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    Replacement Nav Light

    I have a Monterey 194FS ..... It has a bi-color bow Nav light Anybody recognize this .... it will be a standard item, not Monterey specific. Also where can I get one (or near equivalent) attach pic & sizes
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    4.5L Mercruiser mapping

    The 4.5L v6 ... is physically the same in 200 and 250hp variants. Therefore like motorbikes & cars the difference is the ECU mapping. Does anyone know of a 'chip' or 'reprogrammed'. that will upgrade a 200. I know of Magnum tuning .. but that does not provide a remap ... but fools the temp...
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    EVC Tow Mode

    I like the ides of Tow Mode .... thinking of changing boat, and manufacturer does not give option of a watersports speed control. On my current boat I fitted Hydrophase (works superbly) but will only work with Mechanical throttle. Can this be retro fitted by buying a 'Tow mode' add-on pack ...
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    Removing seat from pedestal

    I have a Monterey 194FS It has the pedestal type helm seat that will rotate, and also slide fwd or back. It is the sliding fwd that is the issue .... slide seat into position - push down seat slide locking arm .. and all OK until you hit a wake when it releasse and slides to fully back position...
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    Pretty poor build quality

    I love my Monterey ......... but on w/end when I opened the engine hatch on my 194FS .. the hinge came right away. The details are is a separate post ...
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