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  1. superbenk

    Intermittent high-speed brief hesitations

    Took the boat out for the first time over the weekend & most everything worked perfectly!! One issue I noticed was that cruising at high RPM (~4000-4500RPM), things would run great most of the time, but occasionally there'd be a very slight hesitation for a second and then it'd be fine again...
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    Anybody with experience with early 1980's Century boats?

    I've spent the past couple years restoring a free 1980 Century 190 with an OMC 140 & 400 Stringer. Just wondering if anyone else has had something like this and what their feelings about this era & make of boat are. As a bonus, if anyone has any original literature for this boat, I'd love to...
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    Trailer brake install SUCCESS!

    Just took a little drive with the new trailer brakes installed and it was a huge success! Couple of small leaks that just needed some fittings tightened, but all is resolved. I only wish I put them on a long time ago, what a difference they made! Put these Kodiak disc surge brakes on with new...
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    Keeping hull clean in a slip

    I'm considering getting a slip for the boat on the Delaware for the summer, bur I don't want my nice clean hull & outdrive getting all brown and gross. I know there is anti-fouling paint, but that looks kind of ugly too. Is there any way to keep a boat in a slip but not have it get gross? I'm...
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    Looking for camping+boating in southeast PA

    I'm trying to plan a weekend camping & boating trip for this summer with a couple friends & we're looking for the best options close to Philly. The one friend will be bringing a pop-up camper & I'll be bringing the boat. I know there's Raystown lake with on-the-water campsites, but that's...
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    Replacing a 03 Frontier 4x4

    I currently have a 2003 Nissan Frontier XE 4x4 crew cab w/ the long bed. It's a pretty nice truck, but the family is starting to feel cramped in it (wife & 2 kids). We're also starting to think about a newer/bigger boat in our future (currently towing a 18' 1980 Century 190. The Frontier is...
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    OMC Stringer impeller replacement pics

    I replaced my impeller today in my OMC Stringer 400 today. I took a bunch of pics of the process and thought I'd share in case anyone else would like to see: http://picasaweb.google.com/superbenk/ImpellerReplacement Unfortunately once I got into it and finally got to the impeller itself, I...
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    2004 Stingray 190CS?

    Just got home from the Philly boat show! We didn't buy a shiny new boat, but we put a deposit down (contingent on inspection) on a 2004 Stingray 190CS. It's normally $12450, but it was on sale just for the show at $9995. Wondering what the iBoats community thinks of this deal? The salesman...
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    Went to the boat store today...

    Kids (really) wanted to go to the boat store today (Saturday) to look at the boats. We saw a really nice looking Bayliner Discovery 192 cuddy there for $24k and started thinking hard about it. I don't think I want to buy new & I really can't afford thinking about something over $10k...
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    Anyone use the Navionics iPhone App?

    I found this in the iTunes App Store recently and was pretty amazed that each regional app was only $10 (well for the east coast rivers & lakes apps). Has anyone tried this? Seems too good to be true: Navionics iPhone App
  11. superbenk

    D&S Boats Marina on Delaware

    Just visited this place today and am considering a slip here. Anyone have any experience with them or other recommendations for inexpensive access to the Delaware? We're north of Philly & haven't been on the Delaware yet so we're looking to try it this summer since it's much closer & more...
  12. superbenk

    Newbie wants to add brakes to trailer

    I have a 19' 1980 Century on a Shorelander single axle trailer (13" wheels) that doesn't currently have brakes. I'd like to add brakes to the trailer, but I don't have any idea what I'm doing yet. I'm fine with learning & getting my hands dirty doing the work myself, but I need some pointers...
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    Changing impeller - gear lube need draining?

    I've just winterized the boat a couple weeks ago with clean oil throughout engine & drive. I'm thinking this winter would be a good time to change the impeller since I have no idea when it was last done (if ever). The outdrive is an OMC Stringer 400 & I'm wondering if I'll have to drain the...
  14. superbenk

    Upper Black Eddy on Delaware

    We were driving down Rt. 32 today and saw a quiet little boat launch in Upper Black Eddy just south of the Milford bridge on the Delaware. There was a pontoon boat on the NJ side that took off north while we were scoping out the ramp and it got me wondering what the river is like through there...
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    OMC 140/400 exhaust smell inside boat

    Since fall/winter is upon us, I'm considering some off-season repairs & remembered something that had been a problem during this past season. When cruising and at speed, we'd always get a pretty strong smell of exhaust inside the boat. I don't see any noticeable exhaust leaks inside the engine...
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    Winterized boat depression

    Just winterized and laid up the boat this past weekend. We're just too busy through the rest of the fall & family has lost interest now that the weather is starting to change. It's put me into a funk. What do you guys do to deal with the depression of a boating season come to an end?
  17. superbenk

    Choke adjustment?

    I recently rebuilt my carb (see http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=350445) and everything works really well! I have one nagging minor problem, however. When I first start the motor with the throttle/shifter in neutral, it stutters & sputters (though it continues to run). Once I gun the...
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    OMC 140 timing marks rusted

    Does anyone have a picture of the timing marks tab on an OMC 140 (Chevy 181ci inline 4 cyl)? I'm trying to tune the timing on my boat and the tab is all rusted so I can't read the markings. Thanks in advance!
  19. superbenk

    How hard is a carb rebuild?

    I've finally gotten to the point where I think I need to rebuild the carb on my 30 yr old boat. It's a 1980 Century 190 w/ an OMC 140/400 outdrive with a Rochester 2GC 2bbl carb. I've pulled the carb off & opened it up, cleaned it thoroughly, etc. I have the rebuild kit too. I'm just...
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    Automotive carb rebuild kits

    I need to rebuild my Rochester 2GC carb on my OMC 140. Can I just go to the local automotive store & get a rebuild kit or do I need to order a specific marine kit? I've never rebuilt a carb before, but it seems pretty straightforward from reading the Solec manual.
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