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  1. Fleetwin

    Amaerican Icon-Passes

    William Clay Ford-Father of Bill Ford-recently passed. William Clay Ford, who helped steer Ford Motor Company into the modern era as an employee, director and influential member of the Ford family, died this morning at his home from pneumonia. Mr. Ford, 88, served as Director Emeritus, Ford...
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    Classic Cars

    We have a local Car Show, in my neighborhood, about once a quarter. It is held at the local High School and is typically a fund raiser for the High School activities. All good. The show is increasing in size and popularity, again-all good. Last week, there were about 200 cars on display. I...
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    Looking for good waterprrof switch

    I'm looking for a source for a good (quality) water proof switch. I need a SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) On-off-On Momentary. The application will be to add a trim/tilt swich to the transom area to lift the outdrive (Volvo Penta SX) while outside the boat. The V-P uses a three wire system...
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    iboats-why I never go anywhere else

    Recently, I placed an order with Volvo Penta-USA (I only use OEM parts), knowing that iboats is the broker and handler of the shipments. I've done this before. As it went along, the order slowed down and it seemed the shipment date was too long for such routine maintenance parts. But, I...
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    Rough Idle. 3.0L GL/SX 2009 (Red Engine)

    Volvo Penta-3.0L GLP-J/SX Drive 2009 37 hours All, Series of events: 1. Last night, I got a wild hair and decided to look at the spark plugs. They all looked the same, sort of brown and clean. No rust or oily deposits. 2. Today, I decided to run the engine. Ran fine until it got warm...
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    NFL-Another Reason i Don't Follow

    The NFL is tax exempt? The Commisioner makes $29B for running a Non Profit?? We know Roger Goodell's salary because NFL is tax-exempt nonprofit - CBSSports.com
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    Product Endorsement-Garden Hose

    6. You may not post in the forum to promote any personal enterprise, advertise a business or product, or to solicit responses for contests, polls, or similar. This includes directing members to social networking sites. The First post of a thread MAY NOT be used to advertise or promote a product...
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    Getting Rid of Paid TV

    This thread got me intrigued. I didn't want to hijack it. http://forums.iboats.com/dockside-chat/getting-ready-cut-cord-636239.html I have Direct TV and am happy with the video quality, etc. However, I always ask myself: Why am I paying to watch advertising? We usually watch DVR recorded...
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    iPhone 4 to Samsung Galaxy

    Hello All, I'm up for a new phone through Verizon. I currently have an iPhone 4. It's been through a lot. Including a thorough "swim". Still works fine. Four years now. Anyway, I am looking at phones with a larger screen than the iPhone 5. Mrs. Fleetwin has a five and it's still too...
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    3.0L to 4.3L Swap

    Hello All, I have a 2009 Larson 18' Fish and Ski. I love the boat. It is very well built but a bit heavy. This will probably be the last boat I ever own. It has a 3.0L GL-PJ with an SX Drive (32 hours). While adequate, the 3.0 is a bit cold blooded, noisy and generally just very old...
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    Car Cleaning/Preservation Products and Tips

    Need some advice and suggestions. 2010 Mustang Convertible. Vinyl top, leather interior. The top is tan and is in great shape. I would just like to clean it and apply some type of preservative. -Any ideas on products or perhaps a kit? Leather interior. Seats are in great shape. Again...
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    Oil Pressure Fluctuation 3.0L GL/SX

    All, Fairly new to me boat. 2009- 3.0L GL w/SX Drive. (Red Engine) 35 hours. The last 20 hours have been put on by me. I am using Genuine Volvo oil filters and 15W-40 Volvo oil. The oil and filters have been changed three times by the first owner and me-since new. All Genuine Volvo...
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    Some People-The Arrogance or Stupidity

    A couple of weeks ago, I meet my sons at a local ramp to have some fun just running around with his boat and mine. He hadn't seen my new boat. I arrive early and launch my boat-solo. No issues. I pull the boat around to the far side of the dock, where no-one is waiting, park my tow rig and...
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    Key Switch-Jippo RANT

    I read about Mickey Mouse key switches in Boating Magazine a few years ago. I din't think much of it but could not disagree. Since I've been an outboard guy, until recently, I've never really dealt with "on dash" key switches. My gawd, they are Junk! Scenario: Sunday, I went to add some...
  15. Fleetwin

    Alternative to Google

    Looking for an alternative to Google as my primary search engine. I'm tired of Google taking me to places that I did not want to go. Suggestions? Experiences?
  16. Fleetwin

    3.0L Gl-J Oil Pressure

    Hello All, I have a 3.0L GL-J (2009) with 26 hours. The engine runs fine after I fixed a fuel line issue. My question is: Does anyone else see a fluctuation of oil pressure at idle speeds? Mine bounces from 15-30-erratic. It holds firm at anything over idle speed? The oil has been changed...
  17. Fleetwin

    Isle of Man

    That's A Man's Corner Sort of makes NASCAR look like "Driving Miss Daisy"!:eek:
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    Idle Speed 3.0L GLP-J/SX

    3.0L GLP-J (2009) with SX Drive. Been looking through the Operators Manual for typical idle speed. Can't find it. It seems kind of high. In water, in gear: 950-1000. I cannot maintain a "no wake" speed at that RPM. What should it be? This engine has 25 hours. I'm sure it's in the shop...
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    Pop Up: Script causing web browser issues

    Everytime I try to scroll down or open a thread, I get this message: "A Script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly." This is something new that is happening and only happens here, on this forum. If I answer "yes" stop running the script, it allows me to scroll down. Ideas?
  20. Fleetwin

    Shipping Wars TV Show and U-Ship

    Hello All, Has anyone had any experience shipping with U-Ship? I may need to ship a boat soon. I see that iboats has a banner advertising their services. I watch the TV show and I find it hard to believe that U-Ship would allow their name to be mentioned. I wouldn't let some of their...
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