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  1. tpenfield

    1968 Glastron Transom question

    Welcome to iBoats . . . It is a bit hard to tell which just a single picture. Any cracks or other obvious issues on the outside of the transom? The boat will probably need a restoration at some point, but it is a judgement call (your call) as to its fitness for use. Keep the Band-Aids for...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    I'll get the resting voltage from the SmartCraft (and perhaps my multi-meter) to compare vs. the analog gauge at the electrical panel. When I had the boat on shore power (i.e. while on the trailer), the batteries would be a bit higher than resting voltage (which is supposed to be about 12.6...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    It does seem high for a resting voltage. Analog gauge so maybe not the best indicator
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    Clicking Noise

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Maybe get a YouTube video to we can see hear it. Ticking/clicking can be anything from a terrorist bomb to a un-adjusted valve lifter.
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    Trim pump leaking out from resavoir when pumping normal?

    Reservoir . . . Nothing normal about a leak. Is the pump over filled? Put some paper towel below the line fittings to make sure it is not the fittings themselves - BTDT.
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Here is the battery display while the engines are running. . . When I turn on the ignition (before cranking the engine), the batteries are at 13.5 volts per the display at the electrical panel. The low voltage warning comes up. I might need my Diacom software to figure out what is going on...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    I hit a wave a bit on the hard side . . . not terrible, but a decent 'bang'. A piece of the cabin ceiling came crashing down. :oops: It was just held in with a spring latch. Looks like I'll be getting some screws and finish washers to really hold the ceiling panel(s) up. :unsure:
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    Quit My Job . . .

    4 more days . . . I had my 'exit interview' last week. Also 2 other people from my team are leaving for various reasons, so there is a bit of a scramble to fill the gaps. ( not my problem 🤪 ) In terms of my project (honey-do) list. First up will be painting the house, then doing some yard...
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    MerCruiser 5.7L Low-ish Compression

    It would be good to know the % leakage on the 2 'bad' cylinders, which would require a cylinder leak testing gauge. You could try a combustion chamber cleaning with Mercury PowerTune to see if it cleans up the valve seats at all. See if you can get an inspection camera (borescope) in the...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    In other news, the Smartcraft is indicating that the boat gets about 1.25 mpg at cruising speed (30 mph), which is what I was thinking, based on how much throttle is needed.
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    I checked the voltage after the ignition is turned on . . . that's when the warning on the Smartcraft comes up. 13.5 volts, just like the other engine. So maybe I should check the battery connections, etc. I am not use if there is a voltage sensor of some sort, or if it is internal to the...
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    2008 Chaparral Signature 310 Trailering

    You might try the Chappy forum or Chaparral themselves for the trailer dimensions. Odds are that a trailer does not have to be exact and it will still fit OK. My boat is 10' 10" wide and sits at 12' (to the arch) on the trailer.
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Only pay for what you have an invoice for. The broker has not provided you an invoice for the higher amount, so until he does and can justify the charges . . . Pay the smaller amount to the marina. Then get your boat out of there. :unsure:
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Pay the $2,489 as that is the only thing you have an invoice for. It is surprising that a boat listed for sale last year has not sold yet. Can you comment regarding that?
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    Boat company name

    I thought the guy said the boat was aluminum, not fiberglass :unsure:
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    First real outing in the boat yesterday. The seas were fairly calm and the boat did well. A few observations and notes. . . The boat needs 3500-4000 RPM to come up on plane with a fair amount of bow rise until it flattens out. So, typical of a heavy deep V hull. I need to grow (vertically...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Very cool getting your daughter involved in mechanical work. (y)
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    5.0 mpi runs rough when wet

    Hard to imagine that much water getting in unless you had 6-8" of water in the bilge. :unsure: If so, then perhaps the electrical wiring is getting wet and reducing the voltage to the engine.
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    Pic of Milkshake spew all over my engine. Help please

    Since the milkshake look more Vanilla flavored than Coffee, I'd say there is quite a large leak. Check the manifolds first . . . however, if it is the manifolds, you'd have water in the cylinders. Also, insufficient winterization could cause either the block of manifolds to freeze-crack (or...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Yes, I've been banging of the rust on my trailering skills
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