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  1. tpenfield

    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Freedom Boat Club are all over the place. So, it would probably be a good choice if you go the boat club route. Probably a good thing to do for a year or 2, but you'll have to figure any up-front money to join into your overall boat budget.
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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Welcome to iBoats . . . There are a variety of video resources online, but I don't think you'll find everything in one place. So, look around. +1 on the boater safety course. Do an in-person/live class as it should be more interactive and you can learn from the instructor or other 'boaters'...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I might have missed something . . . Are there some fix-its needed? Sounds like you may be going through the 'teething pains' of a new boat? :unsure:
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I'd be real careful about touching/changing anything while the boat is new, as there would be warranty implications, even though what you touch may be unrelated to any warranty claim. Lots of exclusions and cause for voiding listed in the warranty section of the OSX owner's manual.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Looks like the owner's manual (online download) is not much use. Probably your next step is the dealer or if they have a tech support group, similar to Formula's TAG. Also there is a Chappy owner's forum that was/is fairly active.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    My bad . . . forgot about the twin engines. I am wondering if there are several isolators. Is it one battery per engine, plus one house battery? Chappy provides decent manuals and documentation with their boats (right?) :unsure: What sort of info did you get on the electrical system? I'm...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Nice! (y) I would think the isolator is so that the battery can charge both battery banks.
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    New member 1960 Shell Lake repair

    Welcome to iBoats . . . It looks like you signed up last year, but have not posted until now. If you have not already done so, check out the fiberglassics web site. Looks like you have some work ahead of you. Did you get any proof of ownership paperwork with the boat/trailer? Always seems...
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    Question about installing new clutch/gear set in 1999 Bravo 3

    there is always a next time . . . especially with boats. I'll be taking apart my B3's this spring for a looksy at the clutches.
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    Anchor Rope

    My Coast Guard instructor told the class as soon as a rope is given a purpose it becomes a 'line', except if the purpose is for an anchor, it becomes a 'rode' :LOL:
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    Anchor Rope

    Once you attach 'rope' to an anchor it becomes a 'rode'. :LOL:
  12. tpenfield

    Boat vs trailer size

    Since the difference is only 1 foot . . . It would be best to get some measurements of the trailer (example: bow stop to end of bunks or rollers) vs. those same measurements of the boat, and the weight specifications of trailer vs. boat to see if the trailer would work.
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    Question about installing new clutch/gear set in 1999 Bravo 3

    Lately, in the few times that I have dis-assembled my Bravo 3 drives, I have marked the position of the castle nut (and the bearing carrier) relative to the housing, so that I can return them to their original 'tightness'. It seems to work out OK. I was originally using a torque wrench, but...
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    Banking Software

    Much of the software industry has gone to subscription licensing instead of perpetual. A good way to determine the value of such is to compare the subscription cost over 5+ years with that cost of re-purchasing upgraded software every few years. The advantage of subscription licensing is...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Yes, I had to do a tweak on my trailer bunks. I did it while the boqt was in the water for the season, taking note beforehand of where the boat was resting on the bunks and where they were not. Since you are getting the canvas made locally, you can maybe do some customization vs. the OEM...
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    Thoughts/comments on these 3 possibilities

    Any one of those could be a project waiting to happen, even though they may look OK in pictures or in person. Pick the one that is not rotting :D
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Awesome. When can you launch?
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    Impeller location BRAVO 3 ?

    No pump in the outdrive, the sea water pump is up at the engine. The pump styles have changed over the years, so depending on how new the engine is, will determine the exact style of pump. Use the engine serial number to look up the specific parts. The newer pumps (heavy duty impeller) can go...
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    Trilux 33 on Bravo 3?

    The bonding cables should make good electrical contact either way. Go ahead and put them on first. I paint every year with Trilux 33 outdrive paint. (salt water) it is all good. Make sure you have the proper anodes for freshwater and that the Mercathode is working properly. If you have the...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Looks like an F-250 Diesel towing it . . . should make it. (y)
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