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    To the guy in the Avalon....

    Next time you spot 4 adults and 5 kids riding around on an open bow and you try to egg him on when only going about 35, make sure you have more then 4 mph in reserve! that must have been embarrasing :D
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    tach issues

    96 5.7lx 4 bbl mercruiser 21 pitch 3 blade SS so WOT was getting to about 5200 (if i would let it). this had happened everytime i took it out this year. engine sounded high, speeds were 57 - 58 (verified on 2 different gps). everything sounded about right had an issue 2 weeks ago with killing...
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    how do you select an isolator?

    how do you figure out what size isolator to use? is it dependant on the size of your alternator? i will be running a starting battery and a deep cycle battery and do not want to mess around with the switch. used one once before and had to remember to switch from one battery to another when...
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    looking for bimini top pictures

    hey guys i am looking for some pictures of bimini tops open on your boats. the ones that do not snap to the front windshield (i believe they are called huricane bimini) i want to replace mine because it snaps to the windshield and i hate that for head room. would like to see the differences...
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    Can a tube (sport towable) be patched?

    So i went to the basement to get out the tube for tomorrow. figured it would be fun for those who cant ski... yup, there is a small rip/tear in it. the rip is clean, and is a three legged star. can this be patched like an innertube or am i just wasting my time? would hate to replace the whole...
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    Hit the lake saturday for a full day of fun n sun!

    finnally got a chance saturday to hit the lake (berlin lake) for the day! We had a great time!! was me, wifey, a buddy of mine and my two girls (4 and 5 yr olds). The weather was perfect and conditions were great! Even though the water was very cold we managed to do a little skiing too! Two...
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    anyone add a bow filler cushion?

    i am thinking of adding a bow filler cushion. not sure how much i will use it as i have never had a bowrider before this one, but the idea of a full pad up there would be nice. checked with manufacture and didnt get too far. looked a little into the fab of the material and wood base and looks...
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    dropped off at the marina

    so i decided to take to the marina..... was having a outdrive oil leak coming through the starboard side weep hole on the outdrive. PO had the impeller replaced last year when the boat was winterized and i am assuming the o ring wasnt seated when the lower was put back on. i debated doing...
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    battery comparison question

    I have a battery in the boat with 850 mca and 105 min discharge. I have an extra battery (from last boat) with 660 mca and 140 min discharge.... Current boat 96 with 5.7lx last boat 89 305. Was thinking would rather have the discharge time for when anchorred hanging out with radio on (radio...
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    seadeck pads

    any one use SeaDeck pads on their swim platform? http://www.seadek.com/ i really like the looks of these and the price isnt too bad. got pictures?
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    5.7lx choke testing and adjusting

    so last time i had the boat out (second time this year) I was getting a little bit of black smoke with the exhaust. was thinking its either ~ bad fuel or too much stabilizer ~ or choke acting up i want to take a look at the choke tonight as i know it is better to test when cold. what would be...
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    Just won some Rinker Gear!!

    Rinker boats on facebook gives away a $25 gift certificate to rinkergear.com every week! Guess who won this week!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D check their page out and like em, maybe you can win too!!! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/rinkervalue
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    oil leak looking for manual

    I have an outdrive oil leak coming from the starboard side of the lower part of the outdrive...from the weeping hole. Started very small then after yesterdays run has become worse. I'm thinking its from the seal inbetween the upper and lower? Anyone have a manual with breakdown and how to...
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    prop reccomendations for 5.7lx

    the boat is a 96 rinker, 5.7lx (carb 250hp), alpha 1 gen 2 drive, approx wieght lil less than 3k, current prop mich wheel rapture ss 14 1/4 x 19 i am looking to try a couple 21 pitch props (wot will creap up around 5200 and needs to be 4800) top speed today was 56 with just me and a half tank...
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    snuk out on to the lake today!!

    ohio weather finnally gave me a 2 hour window that i took advantage of!! was my first solo trip on the boat since buying it. noticed a couple of things that i want to do ~ bigger prop (current pitch 19) Wot was going to 5200 if i let it. i will have to check out some of my local marinas...
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    insurance options

    any one use geico for boat insurance? what are your thoughts? my home and cars are with progressive and i checked with them but they are fairly high. boat us had two options, one about half the other but it had appraised and adjusted values in a total loss and the other agreed apon values...
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    in the real world, do these work?

    props with the holes by the leading edge of the blade. now i know the idea is for exhaust to come out there by the leading edge of the blade to allow the blade to spin faster (for just a split of a split second) before it bites the water. but on engines that are not 1 million horse power, does...
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    ne ohio ~ lake milton?

    normally go to west brach and if i have to berlin. portage is for the food drink scene. i used to know some folks who enjoyed lake milton, but i have never been. is it nice? shallow? large enough or do you feel like you are doing circles the whole time?
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    reverse lockout

    can a reverse lockout solenoid be added to a hydrolic trailer? or are these made for particular manufactures of the trailer/system? i currently have a mechanical lockout that works but as soon as you pull a bit forward it unlocks (seems to be spring loaded but havent played with it much lyet)
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    suction cups for bumpers

    i dont currently have good points or spots for bumpers. i dont really want to add cleats or bumper hangers just yet because they are permanent. so i stumbled accross these suction cups that hold the bumper lines. they seem like they may be a neat idea but i have my concers.... to they fall...
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