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  1. NYBo

    iBOATS online store

    Is the iBOATS online store down? I haven't been able to access it for a few days.
  2. NYBo

    New feature!

    In the topic list, if you look at the icon to the left of the topic title, you may see a small green square with a little white arrow superimposed over the regular icon. That indicates you have posted in that topic. If you hover your pointer over the new icon, it will tell you how many replies...
  3. NYBo

    Daylight Savings Time

    It doesn't appear that the forum has kept track of the change back to standard time. I double-checked my user settings, and they are correct (correct time zone, DST set to automatic).
  4. NYBo

    National Safe Boating Week

    National Safe Boating Week starts this Saturday, 5/16, and runs through Friday, 5/22. While EVERY week should be a Safe Boating Week, NSBW activities include public awareness programs sponsored by the US Power Squadrons and US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Look for information booths and free vessel...
  5. NYBo

    Idler pulley

    I've been having a problem with my tow vehicle the past several days. The serpentine belt was loose and slipping. After about 5 or 10 seconds of running, power steering and alternator function would return. I figured the tensioner had gone bad. I finally got a chance to diagnose the problem...
  6. NYBo

    Prime Choice Auto Parts

    I'm getting seasick due to bad front shocks/struts in my new-to-me '07 Ram 1500. I ran across these: http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...bs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=10EVDCFJ89ZSBBSA1KH8 Anyone have experience with this brand? The price is really tempting.
  7. NYBo

    Click & Clack/ Car Talk

    I just read that Tom Magliozzi, of Car Talk fame, passed away today. His automotive advice was sometimes a little suspect, but he was always fun to listen to. RIP
  8. NYBo

    ITLAPD

    Hope everyone has been celebrating. ARR!!:fencing:
  9. NYBo

    When draft exceeds...

    ...depth, you're aground!
  10. NYBo

    Test prop?

    Anyone know where test propellers can be purchased?
  11. NYBo

    No fast idle/Low compression on 1 & 3

    US Marine control box, flush mount, original to the boat. Among other problems, I find out that the fast idle setting on the control box doesn't advance the throttle at all. Is there an adjustment for this? One of those other problems I discovered was that somewhere along the way, the throttle...
  12. NYBo

    I want to cut into some bump outs....

    Re: I want to cut into some bump outs.... Here are two shots of the starboard compartment in my boat:
  13. NYBo

    R.I.P. John Pinette

    I just found out he passed away yesterday. He was a funny, funny man. Comedian John Pinette Dead -- 'Seinfeld' Actor Dies in Hotel Room | TMZ.com
  14. NYBo

    Vietnam Vetrans Day

    You are not forgotten.
  15. NYBo

    First year taking son out on boat

    Re: First year taking son out on boat Wow, that hair really takes me back! My son's was like that at that age, but longer. Now, not so much:
  16. NYBo

    Need to replace leaking fuel tank in 1986 Capri outboard

    Re: Need to replace leaking fuel tank in 1986 Capri outboard Welcome to iboats!:welcome: The tank sits between the stringers aft of the ski locker all way back almost to the transom. You can remove the sole ("deck") with a circular saw set to the depth of plywood but you need to be very...
  17. NYBo

    Lets see who you are?

    Re: Lets see who you are? Okay, I'll play. Parris Island, last November. I'm the taller one: I'm 57 and having been working with the developmentally disabled for the past 34 years.
  18. NYBo

    No start/intermittent spark on #2

    Having fixed my throttle pivot problem a few days ago, I still have a no-start situation. Using an ignition analyzer, I'm getting consistent spark from cylinders 1 & 3, but only intermittent spark on 2. When spark is indicated, cranking speed goes up, and the motor almost starts or starts for a...
  19. NYBo

    Throttle cable pivot/clamp

    Trying to troubleshoot a problem that occurred over the weekend, I discovered that the throttle cable pivot/clamp (the part that clamps the throttle cable and attaches to the throttle tower) had popped out. I checked my parts motor and this is apparently supposed to be press-fitted, and not be...
  20. NYBo

    does anyone know....?

    Re: does anyone know....? Welcome to iboats!:welcome: Here is a generic wiring diagram, courtesy of Silvertip:
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