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  1. southkogs

    1994 Cobia San Marino

    Have you tried contacting Cobia: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ There is a link for archived manuals on their site, but it doesn't go anywhere. Dunno' what'll be in it, typically they're not much more than "the pointy end is the bow." But it's worth an ask. There's a little bit about 'em HERE.
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    So, what did you do today?

    Fortunately (I guess) the Admiral isn't sure what she wants yet. So, I have a grace period to figure it all out. Bummer is if I go engineered, I have some hardwood that will have to come up. If I go true hardwood, I have to try to match this stuff. Either way, that project will be a bruiser.
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    So, what did you do today?

    I've got most of a first floor to do. Haven't decided to do what you're doing or used the engineered stuff.
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    2002 Bayliner Capri Seat cushions

    The upholstery shop can't help you? Ouch. I've redone one of my rear jump seats, which was actually pretty easy. But, I think mine are pretty different than the bench. Several guys on the forums have re-done their own complete interiors. You might need to carefully dismantle one of the side...
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    2002 Bayliner Capri Seat cushions

    Welcome: I would recommend starting with a look on eBay. You can also contact Bayliner for some assistance, they are actually pretty responsive. You may need to see a local upholstery shop though, and see if they can help you make a new one.
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    Boston Whaler Portable Boarding Ladder

    LOL ... even at 40 I was causing the boat to rock quite a bit when I loaded up over the gunwale. Here's the ladder: https://www.iboats.com/shop/jif-marine-llc-gunwale-hook-ladders-aluminum-or-stainless-steel.html Welcome aboard.
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    Random

    Is he positive?
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    Random

    I think I've got between 110 and 220.
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    Random

    It wouldn't shock me if you did.
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Maybe I've missed it somewhere in the topic: how is the motor trimmed? I'm assuming you can trim the outboard before you blast off? (That doesn't feel like the answer, but it doesn't hurt to ask)
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    For me: on a boat like that between 16' and 18' on your kinda' water I wouldn't want much less than 75HP on the bottom end.
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    OMC Manuals

    You can probably find what you need HERE. Welcome aboard.
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    Considering New Boat

    I don't have anything bad to say about Stingray or Tahoe. See a lot of them out on the water around here. But I'm partial to the Regal. I like the company and the general quality of their builds. If buying brand new, Regal is where I would lean.
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    @Popeye251 - Am I catching this correctly that you bought the boat new from a dealer? And the boat with three people and gear on board (but not overweight above MAX Capacity) won't do over 13MPH? Because if I've got that right, it's time to bring the dealer into the equation (I think). That...
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    I agree ^^^ much bigger problem at hand. That boat should barely be planing at 13MPH, and that's a 17' tinny with 115HP ... I had a 16' with a 50HP fiberglass that could hold 20MPH, and the 50HP was 50% the max HP. Something is wrong. Have you verified the boats weight with the outboard to...
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    "Geared" Boom

    There ya' go! Yeah: it's a furler then. That was a new thing in the 1960s. Like I said, never had one of any kind. But the new one's look pretty slick. If you can manage to tug on the boom enough to get it loose while underway, you can furl it back down to reduce sail area. I've heard mixed...
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    Please help looking at a boat tomorrow

    OMCs been out of the stern drive business since the mid 90s. On the Cobra's parts are still pretty available, but like racerone said sometimes you can't find anyone to work on 'em. Merc and Volvo are more popular. I'm not quite following the description of what's wrong. When out of gear the...
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    What is this ratcheting pulley and tackle.

    True: emeregency response stays with you a long time. I'm referring to the Thunder Bay up by Alpena. @Race1958 - Got pics? There's a fella' down by me who built a plywood sloop a couple years ago. I see him on the lake from time to time. Neat lookin' boat. Slow goer (it's not built for...
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    What is this ratcheting pulley and tackle.

    That's cool ^^^^ my Grandfather raced the Port Huron to Mac race a couple of times. Don't know how much racing past that, but he sailed a ton on Thunder Bay. I sailed with him on inland lakes. Sorry for the slight hijack @Race1948
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    What is this ratcheting pulley and tackle.

    @racerone I didn't know you were a blow-boat guy! I had to go look up a "preventer," had never heard of one!
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