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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    I'll get some pics when I can. Here's the story on my boat - bellows and gimbal bearing last changed in 2011 @ 200 hrs. From 2011 to 2018 accumulated another 100 hrs (15 hrs per year!). The boat was only used on Lake Powell - 4-5 month seasons. When not at Powell, she was on a trailer in the...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    I'm pretty handy mechanically but I've never pulled the drive. It's my first I/O and I've only owned it for one season - it worked great and don't suspect any issues. My local VP shop said to expect $2000 to $2500 to pull the drive and replace gimbal bearing and bellows. Of course, if I ask...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    Great Scott! Your wisdom is on full display here. I watched this Ted's Marine video that shows the WIB sensor buried on the transom assembly of the OceanX drives ... it's a nightmare if that thing ever fails and needs to be replaced. I will up my game when it comes to regular, external...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    Found this exploded view of the WIB (Water In Bellows) sensor (#16) for the VP DPS-B/Ocean X/OXI drives. Seems like a good idea to me.
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    AFAIK - the only way to inspect my bellows (VP DPS-M drive) is to remove the drive and visually inspect. I understand many/most latest generation of I/Os have water detectors in the bellows to alert the operator of water intrusion in the bellows - a brilliant idea! When is somebody going to...
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    As every boat owner knows, "to remove cash from your wallet" is why we are boat owners. So, can I assume that is an endorsement for those emergency/spare duo-props?
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    More confusion for me - I see multiple online sellers offering an emergency/spare duo-prop for a DPS-M drive. The part number no longer seems to exist - went extinct about 15 years ago according to some old posts I found. It is clear to me that this is not your typical D-type aluminum...
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    Based on that information and further internet searches I came up with these F (SS) and D (Alum) part number references - Even found a "composite" X series that might work for a spare. Looks like the SS is the preferred (and most expensive). Never heard of the composite X series. Don't know...
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    I've got a 5.7GXi with DP-SM drive with F3 stainless steel props. I understand somebody made (still makes?) an aluminum version that is intended to be a 'stand-by' prop that comes with speed restrictions. This seems to be a good idea for a spare just to get you home when you find that special...
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    12/24 wiring question

    Looks like the guys at Charge Pro have addressed my concern and designed their unit to handle the 24V trolling motor battery. Follow their wiring diagrams and you should have nice set-up. When you plug it in for the first time just be particularly vigilant for any funny noises, hot wires or...
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    12/24 wiring question

    I see that the Guest Charge Pro 5|5 is a 2-channel, 12V or 24V charger - not sure how you select the voltage. How do you have it set up? I wouldn't assume the your charger "sees" a two 12V cells the way your diagram is drawn. Wiring the 12V batteries in series effectively give you a 24V...
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    12/24 wiring question

    Since your max no-fault load is 56A (per your trolling motor's spec) get a 60A fuse/circuit breaker and place it as close as practical to the battery. THEN size your wire. Remember that the fuse/breaker "protects" the wire, not the motor. In addition to max load, there are lots of other...
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    12/24 wiring question

    I've noodled this scenario as well. If you do a series connection to make a 24V cell, just be careful to isolate that 24V cell from your other 12V accessories and charger. This begins to "smell" like a dedicated 24V trolling motor battery as your #3 battery - separate from your existing 4-way...
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    installing a remote oil filter set up, got a question....

    Wait ... what? I thought the by-pass valve was integral to the oil filter. Is this not the case for typical marine applications? Anybody know here the by-pass valve on a VP 5.7Gxi? I've been thinking of installing an oil filter remote mount as my current/factory installation requires me (a...
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    Too big to beach?

    Here's a recent example of a resounding YES - this one is too big to beach.
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    Too big to beach?

    My preference to 'beach it' has mostly to do with Lake Superior ... it's pretty chilly even in July and August. You are gonna get wet if you go in stern first and down the swim deck ladder. Bow first keeps you a little dryer. Jumping into waist deep, mid-60 degree water makes my boys run for...
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    Too big to beach?

    You hit the nail on the head garbageguy. Read no further than this thread to see that there are many different thoughts on beaching boats ... great pic. There is much wisdom in your reply including, "have a lot of boating-experienced people with you". I started shopping for a bow ladder. I...
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    Too big to beach?

    I'm happy to report that my first season with "That's Terrific" (Chris Craft Constellation 26 - 29'+ LOA) concluded without incident. On more than one occasion I was tempted to beach her to access a nice sandy beach on one of the Apostle Islands ... I never did for fear of not getting her off...
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    Looking at a boat with Volvo power

    An old thread but one I find interesting - I've got an '01 CC Constellation 26 with 5.7 GXi. It'll do 40+ mph on flat water sucking down 17+ gal/hr. How fast do you need to go?
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    What is it?

    I called Malibu - the P/N on my box doesn't even show up on their list. "It's a relic." I was told. I'll just put it on the shelf next to my DOS computers and floppy disks! Also spoke to the previous owner of 15 years - no knowledge of that box or its origin. The answer to this mystery shall...
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