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  1. Fireman431

    Inflatable - Hull numbers or not?

    I just picked up a replacement inflatable... 11.5' Boat US brand. Inflatable keel, rigid transom, oars, pump, NO LEAKS! How much, you ask? $80. :eek: There is no title for it, which I really could care less about. The main purpose I want it is truly for life saving needs. I have a Tohatsu 3.5...
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    West Volusia County, Florida

    Looking to get together with some other boaters this weekend on the St. Johns. Anyone plan on going out before winter gets here and it becomes mildly uncomfortable?
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    The Walking Dead

    Anyone else following The Walking Dead on AMC? Sunday nights @ 10:00? I have never seen a TV show with theatrical makeup and realism like that. So far, it's been pretty good. The premier was amazing and the rest have been better than I though they'd be.
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    Lifting a Hummer H2

    Anyone ever lift a Hummer H2? I see many different set ups on the web and I'm not sure which kit to get. Mine has the airbag rear suspension. I'm looking to get 5" of lift and if I'm gonna dump the cash for the kit, I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks in advance.
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    What Does Your Boat's Name Mean?

    On the same format as the username thread, where does the name of your boat come from? I see many and always try to figure them out. Some are just impossible! STICK'S COMPETITION - My wife is tall and lean and I've called her "Stick" since the day I met her. When we bought this Carver, she...
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    Central Florida

    This looks like it might be a bargain for someone in Central Florida. I have nothing to do with this boat, just passing it along for someone who may be interested. Hope I'm not in violation of an iBoats rule! :eek: http://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/2070537831.html
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    Leaking Heat Exchanger - Merc 7.4L

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI. 535 hours. Port engine has a leak on the end cap of the heat exchanger (raw water side). It is a small dripping crack approx 1" long. Can this be removed, disassebled and safely repaired (braised, epoxied, or sealed) and returned to service? The crack seems so minor...
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    FloScan Fuel Gauge

    I'm looking for a new FloScan fuel GPH gauge with the digital readout. Everything I find requires me to buy the sensors with it. I can't find just the replacement gauge. It's a series 5500 for gas engines that will go from 0-32 GPH. I appreciate any help.
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    MarineAir A/C Compressor

    I have a 16K BTU MarineAir unit in the boat. The compressor is starting to go (can hear the bearings rattling) and I'd rather not dump $1600.00 for a new one. Does anyone know of a reputable company that sells replacement compressors for this unit and anyone in the Central Florida that can...
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    Velvet Drive issue?

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L with Velvet Drives. 2.8:1 units. 500 hours. Started hearing a noise in the starboard tranny whenever in gear. It sounds like a light tapping, but it's quiet. I can only hear it if the radio is off and the enclosure is open. I pulled the boat thinking something was wrapped...
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    Marine A/c

    One of the A/C units in the boat is starting to have issue with me. It is a 16,000 BTU MarineAir system. As I hooked into shore power this afternoon, I heard the breaker on the boat kick after 5 minutes of the A/C running. I noticed after restarting it that is was blowing "cool", not cold. I...
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    Tohatsu 3.5hp

    2006 Tohatsu 3.5 kicker. 10 hours. What is the correct mixture for this awesome beast?
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    Mercruiser 7.4L service

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI (x2). 400 hours. They run fantastic & I want to keep it that way. What is the best service manual to get for these engines? Factory mercruiser? Cylmer? Sticky posts from Don?
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    Prop Guards? Yes? No?

    We have a lot of manatee where I boat and I was wondering what some of the pros & cons are regarding the use of prop guards. Are there any handling issues? Slower speed? More or less prop slip?
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    Tachometers not reading the same

    2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI Replaced the tachs last week. Both engine run great. Both tachs read 650 @ idle. Up to about 2000 RPM, they both read the same. After that, the port tach starts reading higher than the stbd. At 3300 on the stbd (which I'm pretty sure is dead-on), the port is at 4000. I...
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    Tachometers Reading Too High

    Here we go with another tachometer issue for the electrical masses... Boat: 2001 Carver 374 Voyager Engines: 2001 Mercruiser 7.4L MPI (x2). 425 hrs each. Original issue: Port tach would read (intermittantly) anywhere from 200-400 RPM too high. Occasionally tapping the glass face would allow it...
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    Lowrance 3500 Depth Gauge

    I need a replacement Lowrance 3500 Depth gauge (digital reeadout). Mine is losing the readout on the the number from 10' and up. I know they are discontinued, but I don't want to try to snake a new cable from the flybridge to the bilge and certainly don't want to cut a hole for a new transducer...
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    Kohler 7.3 Genset dripping

    My 2001 Kohler 7.3 Genset has developed a drip that no amount of penicillin will stop. Behind the raw water impeller housing (where the impeler shaft goes through) is starting to leak. Is it possible to get a replacement seal for this housing, assuming the housing not broken? Where can i find...
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    2001 Kohler 7.3

    Looking for the sea water impeller housing for a 2001 Kohler 7.3. Genset runs great, but starting to get a dripping from behind the housing. Do I need to get a new housing or is there a seal available that presses into the housing and around the shaft? Where can I get it? Thanks for any help.
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    Merc Engine Anodes

    I have two 2001 Merc 7.4L (454) MPI engines. Backed up by B/W Velvet Drives. They have roughly 375 hours on each. No issues, run flawlessly, yadda, yadda, yadda. The boat is kept in central Florida in brackish water all of the time. Trim tab, rudder, and shaft zincs usually last about 16-18...
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