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    4 Winns + 5.0L OMC -- top speed? and bogging..

    Hi Gang, I've search through several threads about engine bogging down, and I think I may be in the same position with a timing, or fuel delivery issue. I was not able to start my boat this spring until I bypassed the fuel filter/water separator completely and it started and ran fine. Now I'm...
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    Advice for my boat that took a highway skid at 55MPH

    Good Morning Had a great conversation with the gentleman at the marina where I was picking up my supplies. He was extremely helpful and made a lot of great recommendations; the first of which I completely ignored ! Never try to lay a 8" X 16" piece of fiberglass mat upside down... I can laugh...
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    Advice for my boat that took a highway skid at 55MPH

    Yes, the boot took a detour today and skidded along the highway and off the shoulder. My buddy was towing it, the winch strap strapped, and *I did not have the saftey hitch latched-- shame on me* No one was hurt, and the boat slid harmlessly off the road. I want to thank the 15 strangers who...
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    Leak and Squeak

    Hi Gang, I'm making progress on this thing! 1992 Four Winns Horizon OMC5.0L I noticed red fluid in the bilge after last outing, after some quick detective work, I noticed the output valve on the P/S reservoir was loose. (now tightened) Should I be lining that plug with silicone tape? Is there...
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    Odd sound.. two bilges? ... or other part making the sound?

    Good day all, First post in this section. OK this one is weird. I was working on some electrical issues I've been having, random lose of gauges, trim sender problems, and last time a complete loss of all electrical at the helm. 1992 OMC 5.0L Cobra - Four Winns Horizon 190 So I dug in and...
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    Could a trim sender short take out entire main harness?

    Hi Gang Yesterday I finally replaced the trim sender in my 1990 OMC. The installation was a little rough due to the logistics of it all but I got it all connected and it actually worked (I was a little surprised) We took it out, started a little hard (hadnt run for 2 weeks) but otherwise...
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    To Trim or not to Trim.. that's the $130.00 question

    Hi there! So I pulled the trim sender and did some tests. in the relaxed full open position reads full up on the gauge When I manually push the lever all the way till it doesn't go any further. gauge reads full down. The two problems: 1.) The sender seems like it's bad, based on these down n...
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    1992 Four Winns Horizon 190 OMC5.0L Need Trim Sender ID help et al..

    Hi I'm very sorry but I do not have the engine model or serial number as the engine plate is no longer discernable. What I do have are three pictures. Starboard side, this appears to my untrained eye to be the trim sender.. it looks different from every one I've seen.. but is does have a...
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    1990 Four Winns Horizon - Amateur DIY

    Its been a long time Gents. I lost my phone and therefore lost all my intermediate pictures, but the boat went on the water this weekend. I redid the seats, the back side cushions, the bow, and the top of the engine cover. I learned to sew,.. and went simple. It's by far not perfect.. But, it...
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    1992 OMC5.0L No Fuel at startup

    Good day! Quick history: Bought the boat last fall after it had been on the water that previous summer (early summer) but still it was running. New to boats so I didn't want to take any chances, especially when I brought it home, lowered the trim and water came out :). It had not even been...
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    1990 Four Winns Horizon - Amateur DIY

    Hi Woodnglass, It's a Singer 28/08 Beige Bomber! (ok I added the beige bomber part). It's definately a household style machine, but I have the manual! According to the manual it can sew "light leather" and vinyl. My mother in law said she put her "leather needle in it" and adjusted the...
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    1990 Four Winns Horizon - Amateur DIY

    Update incoming: First off I want to thank Corjen and Rick for the great replies, they are very helpful and I'll be practicing on some material sewing soon. After I get the hang of it a little bit, I'll most likely making a 20 to 40' of welting/piping to encourage myself to use it!! I built...
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    1990 Four Winns Horizon - Amateur DIY

    All, Thanks for all the great replies. No, the side cushions in the bow were no fun at all. But I did learn ALOT!! and I'm very glad to have pulled them off and re-did them. I agree with the sewing aspects. Because the bow cushions we so beat up and we didnt have a sewing machine yet, I...
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    1990 Four Winns Horizon - Amateur DIY

    Hi All, Been reading iboats forums since I started looking for a boat. Made a good deal ( I think). Picked up a 1990 Four Winns Horizon 190 with a 5.0L OMC and orginal Four Winns Trailer for $1,400. It looks pretty sharp on the outside and the engine is in good shape. The previous owner...
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