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  1. Mark42

    Alternate uses for launch ramps....

    Yesterday I'm pulling the boat out. Had put the trailer in a tad deep, and was leaning out the door looking back as I slowly pulled up making sure the boat settles down on the bunks right. There is another boater waiting for me to clear the ramp very patiently. Meanwhile, some passing...
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    What's the best way to store the anchor line?

    I keep two anchors in the boat, and the line for each is wrapped up from the anchor to the end of the line (aka the Bitter End). Although this makes storage easy and neat, its not the best way to wrap up the line because I have to unroll the wrap before dropping the anchor. What is the...
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    Check those battery cables!

    When I bought the Bayliner in 2005, it had some electrical tape on the battery cable near the outboard. Looked like the previous owner pinched the cable somehow and put electrical tape on it. It was one of those things that tell you to check it out, but I never got to it, and boat has been...
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    Cool! A Tailgate Transom!

    Never saw one of these before. Was planning a trip to Coecles Harbor in Shelter Island, NY and remembered that there was a high end custom boat builder there. Thought it would be neat to go visit their shop, so I looked them up to give a call and see if they allow visitors. While on the...
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    Have a tool box just for the boat?

    Wanted to stop bringing my good tools on the boat. First, the salt air is causing rust, and second they come in big boxes, with more sockets and stuff than I will need. Thinking of buying just a cheap-0 small socket set (just need standard sizes, no metric), a few drivers, a few different...
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    Johnson Colt. It is really a Johnson?

    My sister gave me this Johnson Colt to get started. It looks hardly used, and has no spark. Model is JCOESE, from what I found on the net that its a 1.2 hp model from 1989. Sound right? Is this really a Johnson outboard or something re-labeled and sold under the Johnson name? At any...
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    Check your control box lately?

    My Bayliner is now 25 years old. Been working on all the systems, making sure everything works just right. The last few times I was out on the water, I noticed the control lever seemed to have a "funny" spot that make an unusual clunk sound. So today the side panel came off to check out the...
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    Which do you like better, Neoprene or Nylon PFD?

    Looking at getting some new PFD's, and was wondering if the neoprene are better or more comfortable than the nylon. Right now all the PFD's in the boat are nylon, and looking at neoprene, I thought it might grab or rub bare skin. We don't water ski or tube, the jackets are just for when we are...
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    Think this tire needs replacing? I'm just not sure....

    Was putting new tires on the trailer today and saw this. I knew the tire had rub damage, but not to this extent!!! A closer look shows that the cords were exposed. Pretty close to a blow out. This damage was caused by a bolt that holds the fender on. Here I have "reversed" the bolt so...
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    1980's Outboard models and splash well boots....

    As you can see from my signature, I have a 1985 Capri. The motor well (aka splash well) boot on the cables is torn and needs replacing. I know from replacing the steering cable last year that on my particular model, the motor must come off, or at the least, be shifted all the way to the port...
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    Cutting your own gaskets....

    I know this is a engine issue, but seeing as its a "fabrication" question, I put it here. Mods can move it they deem otherwise. I have cut my own gaskets many times over the years, always for carburetors or crank case or transmission seals. Going to cut my own water pump gasket from gasket...
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    More fun.... Drive Shaft Spline Seal. How's this look?

    The drive shaft spline seal is ripped up on my 1985 85hp. Did some searching of this forum, and turns out some folks just run without it. I would like to have the seal, especially as I boat in salt water, but can't find the part at any online retailer. Wondering if its better to keep the...
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    What does the flair at the back of a prop do?

    Both props for my Force have a flair or skirt at the back end of the prop. These are not through-hub exhaust props. What is the function of the flair?
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    Whats up with this prop's fit? Seem right?

    This is the prop I'm running now. The only marking on it is "1:9 C" stamped on the side between the blades. It fits very well, probably only an 1/8" gap between the prop and the gear case. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/mark42/85%20Bayliner%201600%20Cuddy%20Cabin/HPIM6769.jpg The...
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    How does this impeller look?

    Took the impeller out today because I thought the tell tale looked a little weak lately. But I was surprised that it looks good to me, especially being at least 5 years old. What do you think - replace it or no? I think some 400 grit wet paper should clean up the superficial corrosion on...
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    Anyone hear of H188 brand tires?

    Looking at new tires in a 5.30 x12 LR C and found brand H188 at two different retailers. They are a dollar or two more than the Load Star brand. I have Load Star on one trailer now, and they perform fine. Just wondering if H188 brand is good or has problems.
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    Throttle Linkage problem - w/Pics

    Was working on the linkage of the 85 hp. There are two 3/32" roll pins that hold a lever to a rod that runs the timing and carbs. Both the roll pins sheared off and replacing them has been a real pain because they are below the lower cowl. The pic below shows the arm with two finishing...
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    Force Impeller not available from Sierra....

    Was trying to get an impeller for the 1985 85 hp Force. Sierra part is 18-3030. Its shared with the larger motors that use the same lower unit, like the 120 hp. After calling retailer after retailer, and no one had it or could get it from their distributor, I found a retailer that had the...
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    Will a hand held radio perform better with a 8 foot antenna?

    I have a Cobra hand held marine radio (model HH300). Was wondering if it is worth the expense to install a traditional 8' antenna and connect it to the hand held to get better coverage? The cobra has the common 1 and 5 watt transmit spec. Thanks!
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    Why such a difference between electrical tapes?

    Some rolls of common black vinyl electrical tape will stay wrapped, the cut end will hold down. Other rolls will start to unwrap in a week or so after being applied. As far as I know, both rolls of 3/4" black plastic tape (not the old cloth tape) look and feel the same. I started putting...
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