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  1. superbenk

    SOLVED - stuttering/bogging at higher RPMs

    Finally fixed my problems today after 4hrs in the 95 deg sun! Turned out my dwell wasn't holding steady at the higher RPMs. The running theory is that as the RPMs increased, the points would bounce over the lobes causing the dwell to change and the ignition to miss. Experimented with some...
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    So frustrated - bogging/sputtering under load

    Despite everything gone over in this post, I'm still having trouble: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=402823 Will anti-siphon valve cause hesitation & sputtering under load? It's about the only thing I haven't changed.
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    Best times to buy boats?

    We've been tossing around the idea of buying a new boat & lookin around semi-seriously. I got to thinking about the season and wondered if there is a big difference in buying a boat now at the beginning of summer vs. In the fall? I would assume demand drops significantly in the fall after the...
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    Thoughts on this outdrive (Merc)

    Saw this while looking around at classifieds and am considering going to look at it. It comes from a dealership, but this outdrive looks a little banged up which concerns me. What do you think of this? Is it me or is it missing part of the skeg & does that prop look pretty rough? It's on a...
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    Coil voltage regulator - replace?

    I've noticed what appears to be the sticky glue used to seal up the voltage regulator on my OMC 140 occasionally drips onto the harmonic balancer: I've also been fighting with some stuttering at higher RPMs which I've brought up in other threads. I've recently replaced a lot of the...
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    Where to install bow chain?

    Another post wondering where & how I should install a bow chain on my trailer to be the most effective: (click image for bigger version) I thought about putting a bolt through the tongue just aft of the bow eye with a chain in an inverted 'V' shape up to the eye (mounted similarly to how the...
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    1996 Volvo Cobra same as OMC Cobra?

    Poking around looking for a steal (again) and ran across this at a local marina. Noticing the outdrive is a Volvo Cobra. Is that the same as later OMC Cobras? Are these good drives or are they considered cursed like OMC drives during that era? http://dredgeharbor.com/shopexd.asp?id=231704...
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    OMC 140 running great in the driveway!

    Replaced just about everything, fuel line, pump, rebuilt carb, added water separator, replaced coil, plugs, wires, rotor, cap, points, condenser, adjusted timing & dwell. Turned the key and BAM! started right up after sitting for about 2 weeks :D It coughed and sputtered at idle a little while...
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    Any Canandaigua Lake boaters here?

    We're heading to Canandaigua Lake for a week on July 3rd through the 10th. We rent a nice cottage on the water & we'll be bringing the boat. Wondering if there's any other Canandaigua Lake iBoaters who either live there or will be on the lake during that time?
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    PA out of state boat purchase & taxes

    We're looking at boats and there's a whole slew of them in NJ but we live in southeastern PA. Anyone know how sales tax works in PA for boats purchased in other states (both used or new)? I though I heard somewhere that PA requires paying tax on the purchase again (after paying tax in the...
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    Jobs on the water

    I work in computers, but I love boating. Don't get me wrong, I really like the computer work I do, but sometimes I think how cool would it be to work on a boat? Anyhow, I was just curious what kind of cool on-boat jobs there are out there & what kind of experience/education is required for...
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    On the lake - sputtering - anything to try?

    On Beltzville lake right now (3:40 pm, June 4th) & the boat is sputtering at high speed. I suspect something with the fuel system. Anything I should try well I'm out? I have a small socket set and some electrical tape. Put in a quarter tank on the way up to fill it. Other 3/4 is from last...
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    Restored 1980 Century 190

    Thought I'd post some current pics of my restored 1980 Century 190 (album at http://picasaweb.google.com/superbenk/1980Century190 I'm thinking of trading/selling it to get something newer now (I just don't have the energy/time/money to maintain a restored classic) & I'm wondering what a boat...
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    Jet vs. IO pros & cons?

    I've been toying with the idea of a jet boat instead of an IO for my next boat. Thing is, I really don't know anything about jet boats other than the fact that you don't have a prop & outdrive hanging down to hit stuff. Are there other major pros/cons to jet boats over IO? What is the biggest...
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    Lake Beltzville on Memorial Day weekend?

    I was thinking of heading to Beltzville on Saturday this weekend & wondered how crazy it gets up there over Memorial Day? We usually launch from the Preacher Camp ramp. We're about an hour & a half from the lake, so I'd hate to go all that way to find it a mad house. Any local insight?
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    Am I the only one?

    I love how my status changes as my post count goes up. Am I the only one who gets excited about this? I see those with 10k, 20k, 30k posts and some insane ranking & I'm thoroughly impressed :) Maybe it's just me & it's definitely silly, but I look forward to being Admiral someday anyhow! :)
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    OMC fun on Google Books

    Poking around Google for an answer to another OMC related question & I found some articles from early 80's & 90's on OMC products that's kind of fun to read. Once upon a time it seems OMC did ok :)...
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    Wishlist - iPhone friendly iBoats forums

    I find browsing the iBoats forums incredibly tedious on my iPhone. Yes, it renders fine & yes, I can zoom and read stuff just fine, but it's annoying. I wish there was either some kind of fancy iPhone app specifically for iBoats forums or a mobile browser theme that would make it really easy...
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    2004 Bayliner Capri 210 Cuddy

    Looking at a 2004 Bayliner Capri 210 cuddy w/ 5.0L Mercruiser. Anyone have any opinions? We're thinking of offering ~$13k for it including a 30-day warranty & galvanized trailer w/ brakes (dealer is asking $18k).
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    Ramp Webcams?

    Does anyone know of any boat ramp webcams online? It'd be fun to watch them sometimes as someone who's still fairly new to the ramp for educational purposes. I know some people go hang out at the ramps to watch, so it seems there must be a webcam online of a ramp somewhere.
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