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    OMC Cobra won’t shift out of gear

    I had the outdrive off my daughter’s boat and used the cable alignment tools to set the intermediate cable position and length. The pull on the cable was approx. 1.5 lbs using my fish scale. I then reinstalled the outdrive and went through the shift cable adjustment procedure. Both of the...
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    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    While we’ve already sold our old boat, I’m not in a hurry to buy a new one when the prices are high. I have access to another boat to use for the season and I’ll keep watch in the fall and see what happens. The one I’ve had my eye on for awhile has been for sale for 9 months and has had two...
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    The lower cable (picture 2, red casing) is the one I used the tool on to set a very specific length on only to find out that at that length, it does not fit.
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    Here are a couple of pictures of the setup.
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    I’ll take some pictures today…
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    Update: I bought the tools for aligning the shift arm at the transom assembly and for adjusting the lower shift cable. With the tool bolted to the transom assembly, I adjusted the intermediate cable per the instructions. I then installed the drive and started to go through the shift cable...
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    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    $90k seems to high when both NADA and BUC have it in the low-mid $70’s.
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    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    So JD Powers and BUC mean nothing? I really need to see sold boats.com….
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    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    I’m wondering what different people use as guides to value boats they are considering buying or selling. Before you even get to the point of a survey. I am looking at a 2013 Chris Craft Corsair 25. It’s for sale for $100k but the JD powers site says it’s worth between $62k-$71k. BUC says it’s...
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    It’s not flopping around in there. It feels exactly like the new cable I bought (but will return). Any skinny on the adjustment tool differences/use/measurement points??
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    The old cable seems to be fine. Pulls back and forth very easily. So now I need to adjust the cable but I do not have the tool. I’ve ordered it but it’s a week away so…plus I Have a question about the tool. I‘ve seen aftermarket versions of the tool (OMC 915271) that have a mark at 6” and I’m...
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    Engine alignment

    It takes slightly more than 2 fingers to get it started in the spline section. But once it’s in I can pull it out-push it in with two fingers.
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    Engine alignment

    The transom is good with zero signs of any rot or even water penetration. We bought this boat new in 1989 and it’s been kept on a lift in a boat house since and the bilge is so dry it’s actually dusty. It always has been. I had installed a new gimbal bearing last year so I’m 99.9% sure it’s...
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    Engine alignment

    I just replaced the engine drive coupler and am realigning the engine. It’s a 1988 Cobra outdrive and a 5.7 engine.The alignment tool hits the end of the coupler splines a little but I can push it through. Once it is through the splines I can turn it with two fingers. Very little drag. I think...
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    Cobra intermediate cable replacement

    I’m getting ready to replace the engine coupler on my 1988 Cobra 350 and thought as long as I’m in that deep I should change the intermediate shift cable at the same time. I ordered one from Sierra (18-2245-1) that is supposed to replace OMC # 987661. Looking at the new cable, I see it has a...
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    We have a 1989 Sanger 21 TX (bought new) and a 1990 Tiara 3600 Open (bought in 1997) and neither has a spot of osmosis. Neither have ever had any rot either. Both have original engines that have never been out. The Sanger has been on a Hydrohoist in a covered berth since new. The Tiara was in...
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    I knew the boat was going to need stringers. It turned out it needs stringers AND a complete floor and floor grid (separate things on a Cardel). I was willing to live with the upholstery for awhile even though it’s in need of replacement. The hull sides and deck have been painted before and not...
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    Thanks. The hull is stripped and will head to the dump next week. One less Century Cardel in the world. 😢
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    That’s what I feared. I think I’m going to part this one out.
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    What are these tiny bubbles??

    They are along the sides of the strakes, both sides of the hull of a 1985 Century Coronado. I am preparing to replace the stringers and floors and if this is additional damage that needs to be dealt with I may just part it out.
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