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  1. spdracr39

    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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    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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    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

    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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    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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    What brand and model

    What brand and model of 3 blade stainless prop works best for ski boats. I'm looking for a good hole shot and smooth ride. I know I need a 14x19 or 14x20. with my current solas 14x21ss I cant really trim up much and i can only hit 4000 rpm. It doesn't seem to get the back of the boat out of the...
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    New Bimini Top w/ Tower !!

    Well I figured it out. Now all I have to do is get a custom boot to hold it all together when its up. In the mean time i'll use a couple of leather straps. Its a 6' Bimini 44" by Shademate and I get shade from the windshield all the way to the swim platform.
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    Nauticus Install

    I am putting smart tabs on my 2008 Tahoe Q7i. I have done my research and think it will be pretty easy. I called Nauticus to get their recommendations also because someone here said something about a special non-binding fitting they would send me. The gentleman I spoke with was very nice but...
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    Bay Question

    We go to Pensacola for vacation every spring. Would my 21' Tahoe Q7i be safe to use in Santa Rosa Bay? I know I would have to flush everything when we got back I just didn't know if that style and size boat would be appropriate there for a intermediate boater.
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    Bimini Top

    Has anyone tried putting a standard 6' or 8' Bimini under the factory wakeboard tower? The tower bimini's just arent big enough.
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    Bimini Top

    I am going to attempt to install a 6' bimini under my factory tahoe wakeboard tower. I will have to stretch the legs out about 4 inches on each side for it to be narrow enough to go under. I would get a tower bimini but they are very short and are so high up they lose their effectiveness or are...
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    Too Cool

    I have a 2008 5.0L MPI that will not get the temp above 125. I guess the t-stat must be stuck open. I did confirm the readings with an IR temp guage. Question is should I leave it alone till the end of the season or go ahead and change it? I just got this boat and did notice it uses...
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