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  1. Lou C

    Add cleat to trailer?

    Same thing I have a roller as well. Can’t recall where I got that idea, might have thought of it myself or saw it on some forum. My local ramp is convenient but with the dock not being close to it, when launching alone you have to get creative…
  2. Lou C

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Agreed, I will use only OEM for parts like that, it's not that much fun to have to re-do it because of a premature failure. My OEM Cobra bellows last at least 10 years if not longer before I see small cracks in the folds, then I change them because that's a sign the rubber is getting stiff.
  3. Lou C

    Add cleat to trailer?

    Ah yes that works if you have a dock next to the ramp. Ours are separated so you have to drive the boat off the trailer then dock it.
  4. Lou C

    Add cleat to trailer?

    How have you launched & recovered boats then?
  5. Lou C

    MerCruiser update

    I look at it this way; in salt water we try to keep salt off of things by using coatings like Corrosion X, on trailer parts like fasteners and leaf springs. With regular applications this is fairly effective at reducing corrosion. To me filling the engine block with antifreeze with corrosion...
  6. Lou C

    Add cleat to trailer?

    That will work. I had the same issue so what I’ve done with my bow rider is loop a dock line from one cleat loop it around the winch stand and then tie off the other end at the other bow cleat. This will hold the boat from rolling off the trailer while you take tension off the bow strap. Then...
  7. Lou C

    New to Volvo family

    That is actually quite common even if nothing is wrong. V hull wander they call it. How much play is in your outdrive side to side?
  8. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    Looking at the radio it does have the panic button so if it doesn’t have integrated GPS you’d have to connect it to a unit.
  9. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    In order for that system to work the radio must be compatible with it and also you have to have a GPS unit that provides your location. Also there is a number you have to apply for through the Coast Guard that is the identifier of your boat . Now you can get newer radios that come with built...
  10. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    I had the same problem with the bow stop because I had lowered the boat on the trailer by about 2-3”. So I would up lowering the winch stand to get the strap level and flipped the bow stop to get it to fit right. Much better now when I launched it this season it just rolled off like it should.
  11. Lou C

    4.3 Volvo Penta GL

    It may be flooding & getting too much gas if you smell it.This is a carb engine correct? Could be the needle valve, float setting etc…..
  12. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    About the trailer For the bow stop you want the bow eye just under the upper roller, the way it is the bottom roller looks likely to catch on it & make it hard to get the boat on & off. That lower roller is adjustable and you can just raise it slightly. You main bunks look ok from what I can...
  13. Lou C

    4.3 liter 1989 Cobra problem

    With both ends disconnected there should not be more than 2.5 lbs drag in the transom shift cable. If there is slop in the remote control that can cause other problems like grinding into gear. The basic idea is that the shift cable must move with little resistance and you must get equal throw...
  14. Lou C

    4.3 liter 1989 Cobra problem

    It could be the adjustment of the shift cable, the bell crank in the pivot housing could be getting jammed up due to water getting in around the gasket, or the cable itself could be getting stiff. Anytime there is drag in the shift system it can cause the ESA system to be engaged too long & this...
  15. Lou C

    Bow U bolt Eye Tie Down Repair Question on a 20' Bowrider.

    Agreed not knowing how thick that area is, you want something to spread the load out, like maybe 1/8th" alu plate if you can get it cut to size, or galvanized steel plate. You can use wood but just make sure to really coat it in resin. PS I had to rebuild all the gas tank mounts for my boat...
  16. Lou C

    This happened today, and in the blistering heat.

    If you wind up replacing any rotted wood there I'd coat it with resin and seal the holes for the u bolt with Lifeseal or 4200 to prevent a recurrence.
  17. Lou C

    Thinking about upgrading to AGM batteries

    Might just want to check the charging voltage of your system, AGMs don't do well if they get overcharged.
  18. Lou C

    This happened today, and in the blistering heat.

    A good warning to all of us with old boats to CHECK THAT! especially with a roller trailer!
  19. Lou C

    Impeller Question with Rabbit Ears On

    160* stat on my 4.3, runs right at 160, might rise to 170 after coming off plane. Merc can have a 140 (older models) or a 160 (newer models), I'm guessing you have a 140, so that's about the temp you should run at. On your gauge, it should be on the hash mark between 100 and 175, that's probably...
  20. Lou C

    Thinking about upgrading to AGM batteries

    I added AGM batteries to our 2007 Grand Cherokee & 2017 Subaru with no issues….might consider them for the boat next time.
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