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    Bumpy ride after rebuild

    Late this summer I picked up a small center console and trailer. I had to replace the trailer because the one it came with had no title and dealing with that in Maryland is a nightmare from what I learned. Anyway, I bought a used one that was supposedly road ready...right. It towed great on...
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    1987 200 Black Max Issues - Overcharging, RPMS, and Trim Motor

    So we got the boat launched on Friday. She runs like a champ but certainly different than what I was used to. I was used to IOs with power steering. My arms are getting a workout! I did notice a few issues I wanted to run by you guys: 1. The voltmeter is reading 16+ most of the time...
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    1987 200 Black Max powerhead on 150 lower

    I recently purchased an old Hydra-Sport 21' center console (kevlar) with a 1987 Black Max 200. I understand that the lower was replaced with the lower from a 150. From my research I have found that the ratios were different. The 200 was 1.87:1 and the 150 was 2:1. The motor has a 23p prop...
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    New (Old) Boat

    Hey guys, long time, no see. I used to spend a lot of time on here and then had two kids...you know the story. Anyway, my oldest is almost four and I just bought a new boat so we can do some fishing. It's a 1978 Hydra-Sport 21' center console (kevlar model) with an 87 Black Max 200. I hear...
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    Mounting a new head - holes don't line up - SOLVED

    Hey guys, this may sound like a really dumb question, but here is my dilemma today... The PO cleaned the bowl of the old toilet with something that ate the finish off - I'm pretty sure it was porcelain, so I can't imagine what they used. Anyway, the base metal is rusting away. In addition...
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    New plugs causing engines to run hotter???

    Hey guys, did new risers and manifolds and new circ pumps this year. Checked impellers and both were in good condition - still full vanes and no set. My twins both have always run about 165-168. I replaced the plugs with the factory spec champion plugs which were the same plugs I pulled out...
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    Rebuilding TBI Injectors

    My port engine has run a little rough since I bought the boat a couple years ago. By "rough" I mean it physically vibrates a little and seems to require a little more throttle to be sync'd up with the stbd engine while underway. It also just doesn't sound as smooth as the stbd. We've tried...
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    Genuine VP vs. aftermarket circulating pump?

    Re: Genuine VP vs. aftermarket circulating pump? Glad I changed the pump before going out. I'm guessing she only had a few hours left...
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    Genuine VP vs. aftermarket circulating pump?

    Looking for opinions here. The local marina is selling a "genuine" VP circulating pump for a SBC for $150. The aftermarket pump is $75. As long as it is a new, true marine pump, is there any difference? Part of me doubts that VP actually makes their own pump. My assumption is that they...
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    Accident near Annapolis

    Hey guys, just heard a few more details about an accident that happened here about a month ago. I did a quick search but didn't see anyone else posting anything. The details are a little sketchy, but from what I heard today, 10 were on the boat, all 18 or under when the 34' center console they...
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    Time for new circ pumps...

    Splashed the boat today and she fired right up. Great! Unfortunately, I could hear the metalic sound coming from my port circ pump telling me it was time to buy a new one. It was squealing at the end of last season and I was getting rust around the weep hole, so I had a feeling it was coming...
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    cobalt 220

    Re: cobalt 220 It looks fine with just clear. For whatever reason I just thought it would be fun to change to blue. Did all of my cockpit lighting, too.
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    GPS Antenna Location

    Hey guys, I have a 29' Cobalt (Express Crusier) with a Garmin 4208. The boat came without a VHF. I have an Icom 422 VHF I picked up at the boat show last year and am in the process of finding the best place to install the new antenna. The GPS puck is mounted to a small pole - about 18" long...
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    Where did all the good magazines go? What do you guys read?

    Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but... I was at the book store today and could only find one "general" boating magazine, Boating. There must be a dozen sailing magazines, plenty of fishing magazines, a few that cater to the yacht crowd, and a few for the go-fast crowd...
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    Time for new risers or risers and manifolds?

    Hey guys, sorry, its been awhile. I started my own business this fall and things have been a little crazy. That being said, its warm in the mid-atlantic and I'm thinking about dropping the boat back in the water. The boat has twin Volvo 5.0 Gi's and is raw water cooled. I have right at 200...
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    Boat Show Goodies

    The wife and I went to the Annapolis Power Boat Show last Sunday to check out all the latest goodies we can't afford. There were some absolutely beautiful boats including a Nor Tech center console "fishing" boat, the new Hatteras 54, and the new Seven Marine 557 outboard. All I can say is holy...
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    Cobalt Owners?

    Re: Cobalt Owners? Here she is. Finally got around to posting a pic
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    Hard turn with twins

    Okay, so I'm still learning how to handle the twins. If I am trimmed up and cruising - say 3000 rpms and 30 knts - and turn the wheel hard over, the outside drive sounds like its starting to cavitate. Should I trim down if I'm planning this maneuver? I've also tried dropping speed on the...
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    Marine Head Backflow

    I've noticed an "interesting" :eek: smell on the boat this year and think I have finally found it. It appears that the head will not completely dry flush. I do not have much experience with marine heads but understood you first wet flush to clean the bowl then flip to dry flush to remove all...
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    Towed a guy in, have some questions.

    The wife and I were on our way home Sunday afternoon and came across a small boat (18' or so) that had lost power and didn't have an anchor. He flagged us down and we wound up towing him to a local marina. Everything went just fine but this was the first time I have towed anyone, so I have...
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