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    20 Hrs on the new boat...thoughts...

    Hey guys, So, I've put 20 hrs on my boat now. It's an 08 Monterey 180FS with the 4.3L Volvo setup. I figure I've put some time on it and I'd like to write out my initial thoughts on things...read it if you want...and don't if you don't. ;) At any rate, here's my thoughts: The boat: So far...
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    4.3SX hesitation and struggle to pull skier out (8 hrs on engine)

    Hey guys, I have a new (leftover 08) boat. I've clocked about 8 hrs on it, and it's had some issues: 1. It takes a couple of tries to get it to start and stay running. I pump the gas twice before I start it, and it usually starts, but then dies after running for a minute or two when I put it...
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    The trip I've been waiting for!

    Well, I finally made it out on the boat again...4th trip of the year...and the first trip where both air and water were warm. Two buddies made it to my house yesterday at 8:00AM and we headed for the Delaware River. Got there by 9 after gassing up and getting snacks and hit the water...nobody...
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    Removing REALLY rusty bolts

    Hey guys, I've been doing a tranny swap on my Cummins truck. I've got everything ready to remove from my donor truck, except about 4 bolts on the crossmember. This donor truck was an upstate NY truck, and has a nice protective layer of surface rust on everything. ;) This bolts have what...
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    VW, I have to vent!

    Hey guys, I just have to vent, and really don't know where else to do it, so here goes... My wife wanted a convertible a while back, and really liked the old school VWs. So, I looked around and found a 91 Cabriolet. Basically, they've been the same forever, with the exception of fuel...
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    Trailer Question: Boat suuure seems close to the rear of the tongue

    Hey guys, If you look here: ...you notice I've got about 1/2 inch (maybe 3/8) between my hull and my trailer. Here's a closeup: Here it is as it sits on the trailer: I'm a little worried that something could happen that would make me gouge a hole in the hull. Wanted to post it here...
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    GRRRR! Not the way I planned.

    So, on Monday I called some friends, called the wife, set up an evening boating trip for last night. All week long I was antsy and ready to roll! Time couldn't go by fast enough. So, yesterday afternoon comes. 75 degrees and sunny...b-e-a-utiful! I get off work at 4, home by 4:20. Boat is...
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    Starting on Muffs: How do I know?

    Hey folks, So, I'm a new boat owner. I've a VP 4.3GL with the SX-A drive. Basically, I believe it's good practice to start the engine at home...that way the chances of issue at the ramp are minimalized. I have a set of muffs, and when I started the engine at home the other day, water...
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    ...and she's finally in the driveway!

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    Finally picking my boat up!

    First looked at boat - Oct. 15th Purchased boat - November 15th Installed Trailer hitch - December 3rd Paid taxes and registered boat and trailer - today Picking up boat and driving it home - SATURDAY! WOOT! Taking NJ boating course and getting license - Monday and Tuesday. Man, I'm an excited...
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    Carfax?

    Hey folks...does anyone have a carfax acct? I have a piece of car i'm trying to sell, but people want carfax, and I'm not inclined to pay $50 for one. The vin is 6MMAP67P5YT008505, if anyone has the time/inclination, I'd be forever in your debt! Thanks! damon
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    Got a new tow rig yesterday...

    I live in NJ, but I grew up in Alaska, and I'm a pickup guy at heart. I decided I absolutely hated my current daily driver, an 00 Mitsubishi Diamante, and I wanted a truck. Found a 1 owner, no rust, unmolested 1991.5 Dodge 3/4 Ton 4x4 Diesel. Woot! ;)
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    This Picture is All I've Got to Keep Me Warm This Winter...

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    2008 Volvo 4.3GL SX1.66 Service Manuals?

    Hello! I just bought a new leftover 08 Monterey 180FS with the 4.3GL SX1.66 Volvo I/O setup. I'd like to get some service manuals, but they seem to only go up to about 2006. Can I assume there's been no changes in the last few years, or does anyone know where best to look for such a thing...
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    Any active 180FS owners out there?

    Waiting till Spring for the one I just bought...was wondering if anyone had any opinions? :)
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    Air Assist Chine?

    Hey folks, As I've said before in many of my jovial posts, I just purchased an 08 Monterey 180FS. Monterey is apparently very proud of this 'Air Assist Chine' business, which is a hull shape, right around the plane area, which directs some air under the boat and is supposed to help keep it...
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    First Post, First Boat...Hello!

    Hey folks, I'm the excited new owner of a leftover Copper/White 2008 Monterey 180FS with Volvo Driven 4.3. Over the last few years my neighbor and I have hit the Deleware River for skiing, wakeboarding, fun...but this last year my neighbor had twins...and we hit the river once. So, I made a...
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