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  1. Bob_VT

    Happy birthday sphelps!

    Happy Birthday!
  2. Bob_VT

    Brake fluid

    Interesting on my BMW motorcycle (and MANY others including cars) a brake fluid change is recommended every so many years. There is the "old method" where it is drained and replaced (which will raise hell with ABS) and computer support is needed to reduce ABS faults. Then there is the newer...
  3. Bob_VT

    Need thoughts from the car gurus

    Will getting that warranty slow down the junk mail and phone calls? LOL Good luck with it.
  4. Bob_VT

    Blue dot stains

    looks like oil....... I imagine a tiny leak that could be under pressure....... also check the vent's for the motor compartment - if oil gets in the vents it will also get out due to air pressure.
  5. Bob_VT

    Trim Tilt 3 toggle control wiring.

    What motor ? What trim? The connections at the buttons can be checked with a multi-meter. Those wires go to a "Switching unit" and then to the tilt/trim motor. The switching unit is normally equipped with solinoids or its electroninc. I would suspect the switching unit has a fault. How...
  6. Bob_VT

    Overpowering a small aluminum

    ONCE AGAIN PLEASE do not open old threads This one is over 10 years old
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    1964 Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

    PLEASE DO NOT re-open threads that are over 90 days old and this thread is from April 2011
  8. Bob_VT

    Charging Voltage, '97 Suburban

    AGREE! Our local Interstate Battery will make cables on the spot and use "tinned" wire (AKA Marine wire) which work great. Yeah corrosion is one of the worst enemies because it is normally hidden.
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Based on what I read that car had quite a rough 2-3000 miles (46K-48K) and what is the current miles? I have more computer techology in my plug-in hybrid RAV Prime, my camry xse hybrid, the old tacoma, my BMW motorcycles :)) 2)............ it is going to be a combination of an IT person who is...
  10. Bob_VT

    9.5 Motor doesn't start after turning off

    Welcome to iBoats A few questions for you - Have the points been cleaned and properly gapped? Has the carb been completely cleaned and gone through? Has a "decarb" routine been done? When was the motor really serviced? The 9 1/2 HP are great little motors but they do require some maintenance.
  11. Bob_VT

    Sound deadening

    I just feel compelled to say this ............. I agree with most people's suggestions but offer two altenatives....... forget the soundproffing and get a bigger Amp & Speakers......... turn it up and like majic you will not hear the motor and the cheapest way is to get earplugs.
  12. Bob_VT

    Canceling DISH account....

    Coat the system in honey and sugar and FEED it to the Bears!!! ;)
  13. Bob_VT

    Ordering parts from "MMI Marine" or "Steveston Marine"?

    Just google the o-ring specific size and there are many options with very fast and cheaper shipping ;) Do Not try to install a broken o ring - it really will not work and only frustrate the situation.
  14. Bob_VT

    MacBook Pro . . . Tragedy

    Walmart/Amazon/Haror Freight all carry multi bit tiny screwdriver set and good to have around ;) They work fine since there are no torque specs all screws just need to be tight.
  15. Bob_VT

    Fuel efficiency for long-ish trip

    Whats the minimum speed that the hull will remain planed out? There is a sweet spot that allows your boat to cruise along ...... weather/wind can be a factor. Have you taken measurements prior to your trip? A handheld GPS can do a good job while tracking your distance and speed. Work the...
  16. Bob_VT

    Cool river sightings 2 days ago...

    They make swimming loot a lot more graceful then I can and great to watch now our rivers are somewhat full.............. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2DIC216A108/maxresdefault.jpg
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    Northeast Flooding,.....

    Hard to type when we are treading water............ ;) Yes, Vermont got it's A$$ kicked worse...
  18. Bob_VT

    Please Help Identify my Astro Boat

    You have found a data plate....... there is a link in my signature to a Boat Specs link. You will need to know the length and a photo would help. Use the link in my signature to find specs (since you have a serial number (which is prior to the HIN Hull Identification Number) it sounds like an...
  19. Bob_VT

    Hello. Im restoring my Dads 57 Feathercraft. New seats and transom complete but one of the gunnels is damaged where the oarlock is. Any suggestions

    Find a person who welds aluminum and ask them to make a repair. There is no off the shelf repair. Welcome to iBoats!
  20. Bob_VT

    Trout

    VT in a local river (Trophy section) last week
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