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    Boat Leveler trim

    Would it be ok (smart) to try and replace the hydraulic hoses for my trim tabs while the boat is in the water. I dont have a trailer and even if I did, I am in north texas and our/my lake is SO LOW! boat is a 1998 crownline 268cr with a "Boat Leveler Co" system. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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    power steering pump question

    I have heard that it is possible to rebuild a marine power steering pump using parts from a new automotive one. Is this true? if so does anyone have a link to a good tutorial. I have a 99 merc 5.7
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    Bravo Three trim pump question

    I have been having an issue with my tilt/trim and I finally decided to dig in and see what's up! Every time I fill my reservoir and hit the tilt/trim switch the pump runs but all my fluid goes away. I decided to pull the pump, when I disconnected the hoses I noticed there was pressure on the...
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    Bravo three prop removal

    Can I do this while the drive/boat is in the water? I don't have a trailer but I need to get my prop rebuilt or replaced. Thanks
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    Fresh water...

    How would one go about getting all the old water out of the "fresh" water tank. It is pretty nasty and would like to clean it out and start with fresh. 1998 crownline 268cr
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    Bravo three tilt trim motor runs...

    Hey everyone, I just bought my third boat this last weekend. A 1998 crownline cr268 with a merc 8.1 and bravo three dual prop drive. Before I bought the boat I did take it out and the seller told me it does take a while to get up on plane. We never could get it up on plane. Just got it home...
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    I need a trailer

    I am in need of a trailer to buy or rent. I recently purchased a 98 crownline cr268 but it did not come with a trailer. Anyone have one or know who i might contact. I need to get the boat from Arkansas to Fort Worth Texas.
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    Glastron Carlson cv-23?

    Hey there, I have a 1977 cv-23 and I am wondering if anyone knows what type of ladder was original to this boat? Also what would be a good resource to find a replacement hatch and windshield. Thanks for the help.
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    1977 glastron cvx23

    Hey everyone, Last year I bought the 77' cvx23 and man does this thing run great... when it runs. I am in the Dallas fort worth area and had a guy winterize my boat. last month he got it ready for the summer and I have had it out 5 times. last time time out every thing was fine until time to...
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    Cv 23

    I have a cv 23 with a ford 460 and a berkley jet. Does anyone know where I can get a starter for this? Also need to replace the windshield. Thanks for the help in advance.
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    ford 460 with berkley jet

    I did not know exactly where to post this but here goes. I just bought a glastron cv23 with a ford 460 and 2 holley 600's. the engine runs great at wot and just cruising around and when its cold. After running it for 20-30 mins it will not idle very well. yesterday I was out and after about an...
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    OMC Stringer 800 reseal

    2 years ago I had my outdrive rebuilt. last season I was on the water every weekend. On our last outing I noticed some oil coming from the small holes near the water intake. I had it pressure tested and it indeed has a broke seal. I am having a hell of a time finding anyone who can or is willing...
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    Omc Stringer 800 re-seal

    Hey guys, I have a 1985 sea ray Last year I had the stringer re-built. Ran all summer long but about 2 weeks ago I noticed the smell of gear lube coming from the back while swimming. I had the unit pressure tested and it does infact have a leak. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but I would...
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    1985 sea ray monaco 207

    I bought this boat at an auction 3 years ago. I paid $1200.00 is was in fair shape I put a battery in it and I was surprised, it started right up. I am not completely new to boats but I am a new boat owner. Anyway I was anxious to get this thing out to the lake so without having anything checked...
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    ESA Switch causing bog?

    Is this possible. here are 2 pics. one is in neutral and the other is in forward gear about 3/4 throttle. the switch is pushed in from about 1/8th throttle all the way to WOT and I can barely get the boat to plane. however in neutral I can rev the engine without any bogging. New plugs, points...
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    shift cable removal?? stumped

    Ok I have 2 problems. Looking at the image #1 when I go to WOT the switch becomes depressed and seems to cause the engine to bog down. I have tried to adjust it, I have the service manual but I can not understand it as there are noting in the manual specific to what I have here. #2 How do I...
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    85 omc stringer throttle cable.

    Another issue with this thing, I took it out the other day backed it off the trailer went cruising for a bit and headed back to the ramp, Before I got to the ramp I wanted to be sure I could go in reverse and, you guessed it, no reverse. As a matter of fact, when I tried to pull the throttle...
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    85' 5.7 omc points?

    ok I have been doing alot on this boat. The boat idles great and runs in neutral great. once there is a load on the engine it bogs real bad. I just changed the rotor, points and condenser in my prestolite distributor. Took it out this evening and it did the same thing. after running it for about...
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    What does this thing do?

    This is on my 1985 sea ray OMC 5.7L I know the mechanism moves when I move the throttle lever. Is there a certain adjustment that is should have? Also what are the 2 switches that the arrows are poing to.
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    5.7L OMC Bogs down?

    This motor is great. It sat for almost 2 years with out being started. Earlier this week I decided to see if it would even crank, It started right up! :) Problem: I took it to the lake today started right up. in neutral i could open it up. Once it is in gear I am not able to pull a skier out...
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