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  1. spdracr39

    Trailer Wheel covers

    Has anyone found a good source for the plastic shiny wheel covers that come on trailers? Mine are from Tahoe and I'm afraid to ask what a replacement costs.
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    Exhaust Gasket

    Is there any special trick to replacing the exhaust manifold to cylinder head gaskets on the port side? I can drain the water and remove the hoses. Should I take the riser off also? Do I need to prepare for any suprises? I can hear an exhaust leak on that side near the back two cylinders. Is...
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    Slip

    Re: Slip The drive is a 1.47 s/n 1a201471 and has these stickers on it. the ratio is stamped on the side.
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    2010 Q7 Smart tab install

    Re: 2010 Q7 Smart tab install here is the picture. it rubs just to the right of the cupholder.
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    weight/people capacity

    I was wondering if there is a standard for the weight/capacity stickers you see on all boats. Mine has a sticker for 9 people at 1700 lbs right next to a recommended seating chart for 7 people. I just saw another one that was for 12 people and only increased weight to 1800 lbs. I don't know a...
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    Slip

    What are reasonable slip numbers for 3 blade aluminum vs stainless? Also if a 4 or 5 blade reduce slip why don't they make you go faster if you are turning the same rpm? Just trying to get a better understanding of how this works. according to my calculations I am getting about 16% slip with an...
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    Greasing gimbal

    Alpha one gen II, how much grease do I pump in for regular maintenance ? Do I have to worry about too much ?
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    Speedometer Question

    Can I swap any speedometer head with my pitot driven unit? My speedo doesn't start to register until 20 mph and I would like one that starts at zero or at most 10 mph. I think my factory one is a teleflex and I would try to replace it with the same brand.
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    Silly Question

    I should know but what is the second plug for on the transom of my boat? I have a plastic plug in the center the drains the bilge but there is a brass plug just to the port side. My guess was seawater drain but it drains to the bilge. I can post a picture if needed but I'm sure it is a simple...
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    Rope too short

    When pulling the tube from the wakeboard tower the rope seems a little short. Do they make extensions for that purpose?
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    Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7

    Re: Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7 The swim ladder is not an issue it clears it easily. I am beginning to think the 80's are the way to go however if you get the 60's and mount them in the highest hole you can use the standard fittings. With the 80's I would ask them to send the non binding...
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    Lesson Learned

    Well I have learned my lesson. When your riders say yea I think I can go get the truck and back it in for you let them hold the boat at the dock and do it yourself. Mine hit the trailer next to us on one side damaging the right rear truck fender and bumper and cut to sharp on the left side and...
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    2008 5.0 MPI mercruiser wouldn't start

    We were tubing at the lake today and everything was working perfectly. We stopped to swim and rest and when I tried to start it back up it would barely run for a couple of seconds and die. It seemed like it wasn't getting fuel pressure. I tried several times and the same result. It seemed if I...
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    Got my smart tabs installed on the Q7i !!

    See my other thread for details. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=551731
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    Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7

    Re: Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7 Still Scary !!! Seal all you holes and mount the upper bracket. Use the clip pin to attach the shock at the top to the bracket and .... And All Done !!!!!
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    Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7

    Re: Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7 This is the worst part. Not the actual drilling just the thought of putting new holes in the boat. Seal it up real good with 5200 quick dry or equivalent NOT silicone !!!! Be sure to put your bolts in this way the nuts will not go on the other way. The...
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    Smart Tab Install 2008 Tahoe Q7

    Ok here it is after all my research I took the plunge. The whole process only took about an hour and there were no real issues along the way. Anyone can do it. Here goes ....... Not a lot of parts but a few to keep up with. I am using the non-binding fittings Nauticus sent me. 1st pic is...
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    Another depthfinder question

    I have a Lowrance LST3800 in dash unit with thru hull transducer. It will occasionally read depth but only once every 5 minutes or so whether I'm underway or not. All the rest of the time the depth reading just flashes with the last known depth. I have checked the transducer mounting and it is...
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    Smart Tabs

    Re: Smart Tabs I found a pic of the 2011 q7 install it was one that nauticus sent to me. He said they would not be as effective on the chine walking but will still work as advertised for everything else. I am installing mine Friday but not this way. Also on a side note this installation does...
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    New to skiing and pulling a skier

    For the best learning curve should we tow with the hook on the back of the boat or the waketower. We will be attempting to learn on combo skis. I have never skied but we have one person with experience from quite some time ago.
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