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    miss/backfire

    Hi all, I put the boat in the water for the first time yesterday and I have what I believe/hope is a small problem. The boat turned over and started right up (which already was more then I expected) we ran it for about 5-7 minutes at various speeds with no issues. After we stopped and ate for...
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    best way to protect a boat from the elements.

    we just rented a house, and the garage is too small to store the boat inside. meaning that now Until I find another option I will be storing my boat outside in the elements. It already has a cover on it that I bought off Iboats. but other then just covering it what other recommendations do...
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    would it be possible

    to somehow permanently plug the current drain hole in the transom and cut a new one? Sorry if this is a stupid question just wondering also is 5200 adhesive sealant waterproof and or permanent?
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    bilge blowers

    should they suck in clean air or blow out the "dirty" air?
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    Finally met my boat for the first time.

    Well I got home from my deployment yesterday and I got to meet my 1996 Glastron for the first time. Lets just say there were a few surprises. One thing that has me bummed is that the bulkhead (I think thats what its called) is rotted. Not looking like its too big of a deal, I got it out in...
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    replacing the bellows

    Im planning on replacing my bellows in the next few weeks, Im wondering is it nessecary to buy all the "special" tools recommended? I know some like the hinge pin, are needed but do I really need to buy the bellows expander and some of the other stuff?
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    detailing

    what is a reasonable price one should expect to pay to get the outside of a boat completely detailed. the boat is a 21' and is a 1996. what is "included" or should be done? My main concern is getting the mildew off the top rails but I would also like to try and get some shine back on the...
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    Ready for summer!!

    Boat = Bought Insurance = Bought Tow Plan = Bought Online safety course = Finished deployment = 30 days left Im like a kid at christmas. Anyone else going stir crazy thinking about summer?
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    bilge blowers

    Been reading about these for a couple days now, is this something that most boats already have or is it a very good aftermarket accessory to buy? If they are not standard on boats how painfull are they to install?
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    Towing services????

    I had no idea that there were actual companies out there, Are they worth it? I would like to think that another boater would help me out if I needed a tow. Thoughts?
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    boat insurance

    Who has it? With what company? and If you dont have it why not?
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    hours on a 1996 i/o 21' boat.

    Can someone give me a rough estimate of what someone with a 1996 should be expecting on their hours gauge. Roughly about how many hours should the motor last (given it was taken care of) before one should start thinking rebuild? Again I know there are MANY factors in this just looking for...
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    Do I need trim senders?

    How important are they? The guy I bought the boat from told me they were bad, but that he has run the boat the last 2 seasons without them. Are they really a necessity to replace?
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    Draining the antifreeze from the motor

    Correct me if Im wrong here guys but when I got to "summerize" my boat there are four plugs on the motor the I need to pull to let the Antifreeze out. Both engine block plugs, exhaust manifold plug and disconnect the power steering cooler hose to let the rest drain out This is being done on a...
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    model outdrive

    trying to buy a few parts, is this a ALPHA 1 or a Gen II? thanks
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    Another thread Got me thinking

    Am I good pulling a 21' boat with a 2012 ford F150 super crew 4wd truck, WITHOUT trailer brakes? mostly flat land
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    1996 Glastron GS 215

    hey guys Im here once again with the silly questions. I have not been able to find much if ANY information on this boat. I got a couple more questions if some of you experts wouldnt mind answering. First an most importantly, is there any wood on this boat that I need to worry about rotting...
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    1996 Mercruiser 5.7 with alpha one

    I just bought my first boat. It has a 1996 Mercruiser 5.7L motor. Ive never owned a boat before, but IM pretty good with a wrench and I bought the manuel for the motor off here. Now my question is before I put the boat in the water, what things should I look for/change/checkout on the motor...
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    Transom drain plug.

    Hey guys excuse me for the dumb question, But I have never owned a boat before, Im currently deployed and my wife just bought one for our family. Now this leads me to a couple concerns obviously. Its a 1996 Glastron GS 215 with a 5.7l Mercruiser and alpha one outdrive. Thats all I really...
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