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  1. garbageguy

    Worst day

    A common saying about the two best days of having a boat... I disagree.. the Admiral and I sold the 1998 25ft Wellcraft last week - very sad for me. Sure, she was a bunch of work, sure, but that's OK (especially with the help and support of the good people here). Now I'll focus on our other...
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    try to restart it?

    The GM 350 style long-block that we put in as a re-power has running well for almost 10 years. Last week it shut-down after being fueled-up, run on plane, then running just above idle. It re-started after a few minutes, but I headed back towards down-river, and to the slip. Was running OK...
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    Need new plug

    What plug size/type should I get to replace the leaker on the aft starboard exhaust manifold on the GM 350 in this carb'd IO boat? When this boat was repowered about 8 yrs ago, I think this manifold plug mighta been just something around put on the get things running. I shoulda measured it...
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    Decarbonizaton

    Definitions. For our internal combustion engines, decarbonization means something different than what some think now, looking for info on this today yields... "Decarbonization (also decarbonisation) is the process of significantly reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other...
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    wood handle preservative question

    What do you recommend using to protect the wood handles on this (photo) new to me, lightly used wheelbarrow? I'm thinking some kind of oil w cleaner. I'm only looking for it to be a worker up at camp, not pretty.
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    Seat cushion for small aluminum boat?

    Looking for suggestions on seat cushions for a 14 ft aluminum boat with small side driver console. (Alumacraft w 20 HP outboard). It's our 2 mile by 4 mile Adirondack lake camp fishing boat Our current method is to sit on a throwable cushion, towel, whatever. I envision two cushions (one for...
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    small cruiser aft seat repair?

    The aft seat bottom cushion backing (wood?) is shot. Can't get to it in-place so I'm assuming the entire aft-seat will have to be removed to do that. 2 questions (to start). Any other ideas on how to replace that bottom "backer-board" other than removing the whole thing and doing the repair...
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    Hidden horn diagnoses

    The little electric "hidden horn" on 1998 Wellcraft 240SE was weak when I got the boat about 7 yrs ago. Since last yr, no sound at all. Assuming the little horn reached end-of-life, bought a replacement Attwood horn for about $10. Before removing old horn, pulled wires, getting 12-volts...
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    Trim tabs not operational

    1998 Wellcraft 240 SE with carb'd 350 reman long block about 2 yrs ago and VP Cobra SX and merc ignition parts (a bit Franken-ish). Runs great, had someone else throw in a new dash-mounted ignition switch when they put batteries in and launched it a few weeks ago (did not have time myself). That...
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    Toggle ignition switch?

    1998 Wellcraft 240 SE with repower 5.7 liter GM normally aspirated. VP Cobra outdrive, I think Merc electronics on the engine. Got it used, replaced 5.7 with long block 2-3 years ago (frankenmotor?). It runs very well, but the keyed ignition switch plastic broke. I am able to start/run by...
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    Grand Island NY to Crystal Beach Ontario

    How long does it take and what is the way to go by boat from Grand Island, NY to Crystal Beach Ontario? Actually starting at south GI bridges 25 ft small cruiser just up on plane. Wind is forecast to be about 5 mph.
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    Those great Winnebago runabouts

    Since they're buying Chris-Craft, does everything get new nameplates?
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    Fresh water pump?

    24 ft cruiser fresh water system. Pump builds intermittent pressure, plumbing is good, suspect it's the little diaphragm pump. Agree? Other things to consider? Source for replacement pump? Pump-replacing tips? pump close-up
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    Suggestions on bottom paint?

    What bottom paint do you recommend for 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE? The green stuff on their is like some kind of ablative that was on there when I got it about 5 yrs ago. It is slipped seasonally in fresh water, otherwise stored on trailer. I'd like to re-do the bottom paint when it comes out of...
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    Keep 09 Malibu or 06 Silverado?

    Looking for input from the good folks here My 26 yr old son is getting a new Tundra (must be nice). We need to trim the fleet, but keep our daughter in a vehicle for a few years - she's a freshman at local university. Should we get rid of an 09 Malibu with about 90k mi on it, or an 06...
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    oil filter wrench suggestions?

    We're looking to get a new oil filter wrench - suggestions on what/where to get? 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE, 25 ft small cruiser. GM 350 ci, carb'd (VP outdrive)
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    Layup storage outdrive position

    My small I/O cruiser (24 ft Wellcraft 240 SE with carb'd 350 engine and VP SX-M outdrive) is stored over the winter by my marina. We pull it, put in the the trailer, winterize it, then leave it on the trailer at the marina. They take it from there. So, the outdrive gets left in the up...
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    Anchor/rode/line suggestions?

    My anchor now sits at the bottom of Lake Erie. I was a good Danforth with about 4 ft of chain and about 200 ft of 3/8" anchor liine. For use on a 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE, what do you suggest as a replacement and from where? We usually are on Upper Niagara River ans western basin of Lake Erie...
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    59 Century Coronado

    My son's friend is great with old boats, cars, etc. There are kids out there that enjoy the old-school. Thought you might enjoy his latest endeavor, he put it in the water for the first time this weekend - glad I was there (finally) to enjoy it!
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    What do you think of this Formula

    Good friend of mine looking at this boat http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...sport-99434936 what do you think of it? Anything specific we should look for?
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