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    Must read. Stay safe and alert

    Now that another boating season is upon us. Please have a read and perhaps save a life. https://www.soundingsonline.com/voices/drowning-doesnt-look-like-drowning
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    Archived threads emoji on threads that have solution or fix

    While scrolling through old threads trying to find a solution to problems gets a little tiring. Reading lots of posts only to find there was no resolution or fix to the problem. Is it possible to have a little solved sticky or emoji to let people know that there was a fix or solution to threads...
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    Garbage on the water after ice out

    Now that we are getting a little closer to boating season. Is there anyone else who gets ticked off with the amount of stuff floating on the water . Every year there seems to be more debris on the water that was left on the ice by fisherman. I've seen propane bottles , beer containers , plastic...
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    Alternator replacement

    At the end of last season my alternator was starting to act up. I'm looking for advice on a good replacement with 100 amp output. Boat is a 2004 Caravelle 187 with a 4.3 Volvo GXI-E. Thanks for any help.
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    Not all of us live where we can boat year round

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    Great ending to the last day for the season. Shout out to Jimmbo

    Took the afternoon off work to go out one last time. Plus 25 beautiful fall colors and no wind, Perfect day on the lake and ran into fellow iboat member Jimmbo. Very nice to meet him and talk boats. Also we had a nice little full throttle run on the water side by side but not for long his 5.7...
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    Have you ever seen one of these ?

    Looks like a cool boat and only 1 of 5 built.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/vernon/look-a-find-project-of-a-lifetime/1287688813?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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    BC fires and how to put them out

    This boater deserves a medal. Lots of fires in British Columbia and thanks to his quick thinking helped in the fight. http://globalnews.ca/news/3635083/wa...edium=Facebook
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    With all the new technology

    When will a boat manufacturer make a automatic transmission ? This would sure take all the guess work out of selecting the right prop. And I'm sure they can do it . Would just come down to how much it would cost the consumer.
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    Tire recomedations

    Need to replace my trailer tires. And looking your thoughts on brands. Tire size is 215/75/14. Boat is always trailered a few miles to the ramp and a few 2000kms trips during the year. Boat weighs around 2800lbs. Thanks for any help
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    Volvo sx trim sender

    Looking for the resistance value of the trim sender. Thanks for any help
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    New fuel pressure regulator

    I want to install a new regulator. And have a couple questions. First do I have to depressurize the fuel system and are the y easy to change ? Motor is a 4.3 Volvo GXI. Thanks
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    Rebuild ny surge brakes or replace with electric

    I have an 04 shorelandr trailer. Have owned it for 3 years and brakes have never worked on it. Noticed PO had unhooked one brake line or it broke. Also the break away wire is missing on the actuator. So I'm thinking I would need new calipers , brake line and a new actuator. Rough cost around $...
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    20" or 21" Enertia prop

    I currently have a 19" Turning point 4 blade prop. Boat is 2004 Caravelle 187 with the 4.3 Volvo GXI. Current numbers are 4800 rpms and around 44 mph on GPS. That is with a light load. Looking for a few more mph. Looking at 2 Enertia props and which one is better suited for my needs. Thanks
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    Started , died wont restart

    I have a 2004 Caravelle with the 4.3 GXI-E. Had the boat out all day yesterday and ran with no problems, Today I put it back in the water fired right up put it in reverse and died. Wont fire back up. Checked my fuses and 50 amp breaker and they are all good. Put my hand on the fuel pump and had...
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    Stereo cuts out at higher volume. Do i need larger alternator ?

    When I turn the tunes up the sound cuts in and out. I can see my amp gauge needle bounce around for split seconds like when the bass hits. Thinking i'm drawing to many amps and alternator is not big enough. Audio is a pioneer deck with a 4 channel exile amp. Motor is a 4.3 Volvo GXI with stock...
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    Cross border boating

    Does anyone know the regulations when boating if you cross the border ? This would ne on inland lakes such as Osoyoos or Lake Kocanusa. Do I have to check into customs even if I don't go ashore ? thanks for any info
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    How long till it freezes solid ?

    Well there is always a lot of debate when it comes to winterizing. Mostly when it comes to using antifreeze or not. So since I live in the great white north in Edmonton. Thought now is the perfect time for a little test. Weather today is nice and sunny with a balmy temp of plus 5 Celsius. On...
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    Hug the ones you love

    Thought I would share this as its been 4 years today since my son passed. I wrote this right after he passed and shared it on another forum. On Saturday i was visiting my oldest son. 23 years old when i went to leave i was going to give him a hug but thought hes getting to old for that. I have...
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    Temperature and freezing.

    Well for many of us our boating season is over or soon to be. We all know and experience cooler temps at night. What I'm wondering is how long would it take for a block to freeze. Would the temp have to stay below 0 for at least a day or two. Or would it freeze solid if the temp was below 0 at...
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