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  1. garbageguy

    NY Registration sticker faded

    It's good through 2018, but the sticker on one side is completely faded - anyone know what, if anything I have to do. I passed a LEO last night expecting to get stopped, but wasn't. So it's got me thinking, and wonder what the good folks here think. What's the law say? What do you think I...
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    Looking for boat cover support pole end caps

    The bottom and top (with snap rubber end caps have seen better days. Anybody know where I can buy new ones?
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    VP SX-M trim cyylinder

    I have been told that one of my drive trim cylinders was "puking milky oil", must be replaced, cannot be rebuilt, and a new one is $589. The drive is on a 1998 small cruiser, and is the original drive as far as I know. Does this sound right?
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    Battery question(s)

    In my 1998 Wellcraft 240SE. It's got a 5.7, pretty minor electronics, no genny, on-board charger, shore-power. There are 2 batteries. One fairly new Interstate cranking flooded-cell, one older "marine multi-purpose". I will be replacing the older battery and keeping the Interstate. Should I...
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    No fuel costs?

    ..but the capital investment could be a bit much...
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    Autonomous Swarm Boats

    Self driving cars? How about boats? https://youtu.be/pGsdaqpq-5w
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    Davey Jones' locker

    So, what's in there? I know that I added one thing last evening. Makes me curious what items the rest of us have added to it, and what are the tales that go along with each sacrifice. Mine is below, I hope to see some others... Cell phone. After a nice sunset cruise with the admiral, and...
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    Stern light troubleshooting?

    I tried a search, but was unsuccessful. I'm sure this has been asked/answered, but I can't find it. The socket/pole-mounted stern light on my 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE only works intermittently. Currently not working. I put a know-working stern light from another boat into the Wellcraft's...
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    First oil change on new long block - when?

    As I noted previously in my oil leaking topic, after trying 2 of those (Dorman?) covers, engine pulled early this season, put on metal cover, engine back in, been boating since - phew! Now, my question is on break-in, and first oil change. It was suggested at 25 hours. I've got 34 hours on 'er...
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    Mercedes boat

    Mercedes Benz has followed in the footsteps of luxury auto competitors BMW, Bugatti and Aston Martin by taking their design chops seaward.
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    Need to refill compass

    My 2-3 year-old Ritchie compass has lost all its liquid. It looks like the green plastic piece with the black diaphragm came unglued from the green plastic piece in the compass (sorry, photo not great). Should I just glue the green plastic piece with the diaphragm back onto the green plastic...
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    Which bilge pump?

    When my engine comes out (again), I'd like to replace the bilge pump. Existing one is fine, but I have no idea how old it is, and I know it sat in some oil (see my thread on leaking long block if interested - that's why the engine is coming out again - to seal 'er up). Suggestions on what bilge...
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    Tarp frame suggestions?

    I have searched, but cannot find, suggestions for the design of a frame for a tarp to cover a 17 ft bowrider on a trailer for a Buffalo, NY winter. The boat has its regular canvas cover, just need something to keep more of the elements out, snow load off. I've seen mostly PVC, but would like...
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    Which ski boat?

    Our old-ish 16 ft glass Starcraft up at the lake has fallen out of favor with the Admiral and kids. Looking for a ski boat in the 10k range which looks to put us in an early 90's closed bow. All other things being relatively comparable is an open bow ski boat going to be about 5k more? Thanks.
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    New long block leaking oil

    Recently got a 5.7 long block (info below), it ran great on the stand, and in the boat when installed - life was good. But no - getting (nice clean) oil leak into the bilge of 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE. Have been told it's leaking from the crankshaft seal, and could possibly repair this leak with...
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    Exhaust manifold end cap

    I have a 5.7 L with VP manifolds/risers and need a replacement manifold rubber end cap. I'm not sure if it's 1" or 1.25". What size and/or part number? Where can I get it the fastest? Is it something a local brick and mortar might have, or should I figure on getting it on line? Thank you. I...
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    Which hour meter?

    I want a simple hour meter mounted in the engine room for a 5.7 liter I/O. Rebuilt engine just installed in 1998 Wellcraft 240 SE express cruiser. Is this one OK, or does anyone have suggestions? All input appreciated. Automotive Authority LLC? Marine Digital Tach/Hour Meter w/ Max RPM...
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    VP SX-M zerk

    VP SX-M on a 1998 Wellcraft The zerk on the starboard side of the housing is gone - it may have come off when this area was being cleaned. Is it a standard zerk fitting available anywhere, or do I need to order it from some place specifically?
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    Winterize outdrive?

    The winterizing threads are just so much fun - I had to add one. I pulled my boat last week (so sad) with the intention of having the engine pulled, so I did not check/replace outdrive oil as I usually do. Turns out the engine will not be pulled til spring. The outdrive was serviced before it...
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    Latest activity or New Topics?

    To see the most recent posts, even on an older topic, how do you get there? Thanks in advance, it's getting better!
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