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    random trailer question

    i was just thinking the other day about why some trailers are designed to keep the boat more elevated than others. For example, i've seen 18,19 and 20 footers sitting lower on a trailer than a 16 ft boat,(meaning distance from ground to bottom of boat). but, i have also seen it the other way...
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    before i recarpet...

    hi, i own an '89 open bow maxum and i'm planning on replacing the carpet soon. The floor seems pretty strong however it is getting up there in age and probably isnt in the best of shape. I was wondering if it it would be worth it to throw a coat of epoxy over the floor once i get the old carpet...
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    3.0 bogging during acceleration

    well, today i just finished paying off my boat slip and went out for a cruise. i have an'89 mercruiser that has ran good for the past 2 months. All off a sudden, 10 minutes into cruising today the engine starting bogging and stalling constantly. Mostly while accelerating, and if i didnt back...
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    Basic queston

    Hi, i am leaving my boat at a slip all summer for the the first time and had a question about outdrives. Are you supposed to leave them tilted all the way up to keep as much as you can of the water? I am asking because i know theres going to be marine growth every where, so i wouldnt think that...
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    Loose fuel tank

    Hi, I have a Maxum bowrider with a permant fuel tank located at the rear of the boat. I have noticed that the tank seems loose and to has a little movement; meaning i could slide it about 1/4" each direction.Are they supposed to be firmly mounted? Is this something i should worry about...
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    boat slip regrets ..

    well, a few months ago i posted a topic about whether or not its worth rent a boat slip. Well i decided to rent a slip. Today, i brought my boat to the slip, went for a quick cruise, came back and as i was tying my boat up i hear a LOUD bang. I look over and see some idiot flying through the...
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    ever happen to anyone else ?

    It was a week after i bought my first boat last summer.I was at a nearby lake with my girlfriend launching my boat for one of the first few times. I sat in the boat(planning to drive it to the dock to pick her up) as she backed down the ramp. The boat starts floating and quickily drifts away...
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    Restoring faded plastic?

    Hi, the plastic(unsure of type of plastic) dash/instrument cluster on my '89 Maxum is badly faded, and has a very blotchy, uneven appearance. I tried using 3M Plastic polish, but didnt really do much. Are there any other products or techniques that could be used to help restore the plastic? thanks.
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    slight bow in rear floor

    Hi, the floor in my '89 18' Maxum is slightly sagging at the very rear near the transom. It's sagging about a half inch at the center/rear of the floor(over the fuel tank). The floor itself feels very solid/strong, and after getting a quick peek at the stringers through the bilge, they seem...
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    Radio not working

    Hi, i have a Kenwood am/fm radio which isnt working. All i'm hearing is static(which means speakers are working), but no reception. I am clueless when it comes to electronics, and i have no idea what to look for or repair. Any suggestions?
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    how to protect wood hatch?

    hi, i picked up a can of marine spar varnish that i was going to use to coat and protect my wooden floor hatch, but i have been hearing alot about exopy resin. I am really confused between the two. If varnish will protect against water, then what is the need for epoxy resin? If i<br />re-apply...
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    Outdrive support clips for trailering?

    hi, i read in a boating magazine somewhere that it is a good idea to purchase "trailering clips" for trailering your boat. If you've never seen them, they are plastic clips that slide over the hydrolic rams and support the outdrive in the up position. I guess helping to reduce the strain on your...
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    Boat slips

    Hey, i was just wondering what some of you who rent slips pay for the season? I live in NJ and for me to rent a slip from april - oct, for my 18' boat, it would cost me from $1,000-1,500, at a nearby lake(LK Hopatcong). That seems kind of expensive and i'm wondering if it's even worth it...
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    problem w/ interior lights

    hi, the 2 interior lights in my maxum are working very sporadically. After i hit the switch, they'll take up to a minute to actually turn on. I cant figure out why. The weird thing is all the other lights(bow, stern, etc) work fine, and light right up... any suggestions? <br />...
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    what are chances of a cracked block?

    Hi, last fall i winterized my 3.0 by opening the cooling hoses and simply pouring coolant in to flow through cooling ports. I did not not run the coolant through! was this a big mistake? I heard recently some one say that my method may besafe for the manifolds, but not flow through the block...
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    Maxum hulls ?

    hi, i have 89' Maxum(18ft) w/ 3.0 mercruiser which i bought last summer. I bought it right on the spot first time i saw it because i got it really cheap. The thing is i've heard from several people that these hulls have many flaws and have problems like floors collapsing and such, and after time...
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    initial poor running..

    Hi, i noticed that my '89 3.0 mercruiser runs poorly initially from start up to running for 15-20 min.(usually stalls, sputters, inconsistent RPM's and so on) But after about a half hour or so, it starts to run fine..much smoother, no stalling..Anyone know why this happens? I just bought the...
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    Running in cool temps

    Hi, i have a Maxum with a 3.0 and was wondering what the coldest temperatures i could run this boat is without any chance of damage. I live in NJ and like to fish off shore as long as possible into this cooler, fall season. I am curious because almost everyone around here has or is about...
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    does octane matter?

    hey,<br /> I was just wondering if there is an advantage to use super over regular gasoline? Would a force outboard run hotter with a higher octane?
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    does octane matter?

    hey,<br /> I was just wondering if there is an advantage to use super over regular gasoline? Would a force outboard run hotter with a higher octane?
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