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  1. bear_69cuda

    starting battery for Volvo 7.4 GI

    Hello, I have a 2000 7.4 gi VPDP SN: 4012007348 Will a group 27, 810 CCA, dual purpose type battery be okay for my main starting battery? I'll have all my house on separate deep cycle.. Thanks!
  2. bear_69cuda

    Volvo workshop manuals. Correct for my 7.4 gi?

    Good Morning, I have a 2000 7.4 gi VPDP SN: 4012007348 I'm looking for shop manuals, and a friend has this set and states it's for all 1994-2000 VP and 7.4 GI is included. But cannot verify at the Volvo Penta web-site. Can anyone confirm these are the correct manuals? Volvo Penta LK...
  3. bear_69cuda

    Buffing, Advice and opinions needed please.

    Good day, I've been reading threads regarding buffing out gelcoat, but still seek some advice and opinions. I plan on buffing out my Cobalt 226 this spring, as the gel is in very good condition, but when the boat was transported from Michigan to Wisconsin during a snow storm, the shrink wrap...
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    need long trailer jack

    Morning gang, The pad I store my boat on is at a slight grade (see pic) and in order to elevate the bow high enough to clean bilge or drain, I usually end up placing 8 x 8 railroad tie sections under the jack. My new boat is 3' longer than my last boat so the jack section is now even lower on...
  5. bear_69cuda

    My first Cobalt

    Hi Gang, Finally was able to get the boat of my dreams... This low hour 2000 Cobalt 226 is a one owner cream-puff. I added the extended swim platform, and this current pic is where it's getting a custom waterline cover made... I can't wait till spring... I'm in love!
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    Dhadley

    Hi Dale, I'm trying to PM you but it says your inbox is full. Can you contact me via PM. Thanks! Hope this finds you well! Bear
  7. bear_69cuda

    Sold my Huricane

    Hey gang, Just wanted to let everyone know I sold my Hurricane, and my perfect restored 1969 Plymouth Barracuda, so I could purchase my dream boat. I found a one owner like new condition Cobalt 226 with Volvo Penta 7.4 Gi duo-prop. I hired a SAMS certified surveyor last week and she checked...
  8. bear_69cuda

    Marine Surveyor in SW MI ?

    Hello, Does anyone have any personal experience with a Marine Surveyor in SW, MI? I'm looking for recommendations of a surveyor that's SAMS certified, that any iboaters have had personal dealings with, or know someone that has dealt with a particular surveyor with positive trusting results. I...
  9. bear_69cuda

    2000 Volvo Penta 7.4 GI MPI compression

    Happy New Year gang, What is acceptable compression, and percentage of difference between each cylinder? I'm having compression test on the boat I'm looking at, and cannot locate this data... Thanks in advance!
  10. bear_69cuda

    Anyone live between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek MI?

    Happy New Year iboats! I was curious if there are any iboats members living near or between these two cities, that could possibly inspect a boat for me? I would pay for gas and your time if needed. Kind regards,
  11. bear_69cuda

    Duo-Prop / Bravo III / Bravo I question

    Good morning, If I needed to re-power a boat that currently has a 2000, Volvo 7.4 Gi with DP, to a Mercruiser engine (350 Mag or 7.4 MPI) with either a Bravo III or Bravo I drive, will the transom bolt holes, and outdrive hole match between manufactures? I'm just curious for the future...
  12. bear_69cuda

    Opinions on 7.4 DP power/drive combo in 22' V-hull

    Good day, I wanted to get some opinions and possible performance info with anyone who has similar power/drive options in their boats. I'm lookin at a 22' deep V bowrider with 8.6 beam, ~ 4500 lbs wet and loaded. Power/drive 7.4 Volvo Penta MPI with 310 hp, and Duo-Prop outdrive. The props...
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    2000 Volvo 7.4 Gi

    Hello, Looking at a used boat, 22' V-hull bowrider. It has 2000, 7.4 Volvo Gi with duo-prop drive Engine SN:4012007348 Can anyone tell me if this is 300 or 320 hp? And if this sould be good power combo in a 4000 lb boat? Thanks in advance...
  14. bear_69cuda

    Transom strength for hydraulic jackplate

    Hey gang, I asked Hurricane about adding a hydraulic jack plate on my boat for various reasons, Below is the response I received from Nautic Global Group. Currently I'm running a Yamaha F150TXR, and my hull is rated for 200 HP. The Yamaha F200TXR is 117 lbs more than the F150, and 50 more HP...
  15. bear_69cuda

    Thanks Yamaha iboats forum!

    Gang, rodbolt... I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me though the winterizing/fogging process, I really respect and appreciate all your help and expertise! iboats is a really great thing! Finished winterizing my F150TXR, vst drain/fill with remote mix, new cup filter, new H20/fuel...
  16. bear_69cuda

    Torque specs

    Hello, I'm raising my F150 one hole, and cannot find torque specs for mounting transom nuts, anyone know torque off hand? Thanks in advance!
  17. bear_69cuda

    Hurricane deck boat 3 to 4 blade stainless prop

    Hey Gang, I wanted to start yet another thread about 4 blade propellers. I?ve been reading in the prop forum regarding 3 to 4 blade conversion, and folk?s performance reviews between different prop manufactures. Presently, I?m very impressed with the overall performance of my stainless 3 blade...
  18. bear_69cuda

    Removing water spots/marks from hull and OB

    Hey Gang, Been doing some searches in previous posts regarding removing hard water spots/marks from the hull and outboard. I wipe the boat after each use, but still end up with spots/marks that show up after it's all dry... Not a big deal, but even after washing with soap, they still seem to...
  19. bear_69cuda

    F150TXR Oil capacity and fuel filter question

    Morning, I'm doing some maintenance on my 2008 F150TXR. I purchased a kit from a Yamaha dealer for the oil change, it included 5 US quarts of Yamaha 4 stroke oil, a filter, and new oil bolt drain gasket copper o-ring. The Yamaha part number is LUB-MRNMR-KT-10 for F150. My factory service...
  20. bear_69cuda

    Do you and your guests get wet?

    Hey gang, I've just noticed in rough water my Hurricane sends excessive water into the boat when at cruising speed. Especially when going parallel to the waves. The boat handles great, but my guests, and myself get soaked... Anyone else experience this?
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