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    So You Don't Have Insurance???

    From an article in Florida Fishing Weekly - Three anglers (two were teenagers) were fishing 27 miles off of Sebastian Inlet (Gulf Stream in Florida) when their 20' boat capsized due to heavy waves. All three were at the stern and caught up in the excitement of landing a Dolphin. Fortunately...
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    Why do I have to pull the driveshaft???

    Next weekend I have to bring a 1994 Ford Explorer to Miami from 250 miles away. It has not been run and has been parked 50 yards away from the beach in salt air for a year. I am told that the engine will start but the battery is now dead. Also all the tires are nearly flat. I am thinking about...
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    Fuel Polishing

    I read a real interesting thread on fuel polishing for diesel fuel for engines on trawlers (http://www.passagemaker.com/discus/messages/3/971.html?1167582241). Many owners even have on-board systems that polish the fuel while underway. Is this process used for gas (both regular gasoline and...
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    Yahama 250 Problems?

    From time to time I have seen posts referring to problems with the 250 but never what the problems were or what years are involved. Also I see a fair number of 250s on ebay. Problems - true of rumor??? My wish book contains an item to repower my 23' CC with twin 20 year old OMC V4 Sea Drives...
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    Forum Software

    This question has nothing to do with iboats or it's forum software. I am aware that many if not most forums have the capability to post images and download pdf files. My question - Does forum software have the capability for someone to post MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Word documents (or other...
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    iboats Forum Response Time Speed

    For what it is worth recently I installed Mozilla Firefox and noticed a marked improvement over Internet Explorer V7. And while we are on Mozilla - How do I create a shortcut on my desk top?
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    Email Problem

    I am a member of an organization that has about 300 members. I loaded the appropriate email information into MS Outlook Address book and created a Distribution List. I created an email with a 275KB Excel spreadsheet attached and sent it to the Distribution list. Many of the intended recipients...
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    Chemotherapy for Wood Rot

    Wood rot is one of the biggest problems many, if not most, boaters have to contend with. A few years ago I ran accross an article about using automotive anti freeze to kill rot. At the time I had some rot developing in a counter top on the patio. The guy who layed the formica on top of the 3/4"...
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    F_R Hynautic Man - Educate Us

    I have a 1987 23' CC with twin 110's with hydraulic steering. They work fine but the helm is hard to turn. I have been using ATF instead of hydraulic steering fluid and have read that ATF will make for stiff steering. Fact? Also is there any kind of marine power steering?
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    Santa Missed My House!!!!

    I ws sorta hoping that I would wake up yesterday morning and find a new 225 or 250 ETEC on the back of my boat to replace my twin 1987 SeaDrives. Alas he must have missed it on my list - - and I been a good boy!! Anyway if I were to think about this a bit more I wonder what such a repower would...
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    Directv Box Connections

    I am in the confusing land of connecting a satellite Directv to my new HDTV and VCR/VHS combo. The wife wants to be able to record one channel on VHS tape and watch another. So I am looking for the GURU who knows the ins & outs of this stuff. If anyone would care to step up to the plate I will...
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    Ramblin Mood on Rebuilding

    Been a busy day and sitting here winding down. Actually I'm thinking about my retirement next year and my boat. I hope to use it a lot more of course. I have a 1988 23' CC with a pair of 1987 110 hp 1.6L crossflow Seadrives on it. Although they run well now they are salt water engines and one...
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    1987 V4 Crossflow Water Pump Assembly

    I just got finished testing one of my engines after replacing the T-stats and water pump. This engine had been getting hot due to a stuck T-stat on the port bank. The engine runs fine (on the muffs) and the temp (as measured by a laser temp gage) is around 139-143 but the water pressure is very...
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    1987 V4 Crossflows - Thermostats

    I just got back from the kitchen after checking the thermostats that I replaced from my twin V4s. One engine had stainless t-stats with a pop-up design. One of them was frozen. The other engine had brass t-stats with a pop-down design. One of them would fully open and the other only part way...
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    Disconnecting/Reconnecting V4 Shift Rod???

    The engine is a 1987 V4 crossflow sea drive- Anybody have any tips for connecting and/or reconnecting the shift rod on these puppies? I have done it but it takes lots of cuss words - - the eyes are not as good as they used to be. The attaching bolt is hard to see let alone get to. I guess am...
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    Cleaning Swimming Pool Tile?

    What is the best way to clean swimming pool tile that will not etch surface of the tile? My tile is 30 years old but looks like heck.
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    Testing a Temperature Gage???

    I have a pair of 1987 OMC crossflow V4s. I have a temperature gage for each engine. This is the type that is attached to one of the head bolts and has a cylinder about the diameter of a pencil the touches or nearly touches the top of the head and has a single wire attached to the other end. How...
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    Towing Insurance

    I have towing insurance in case I have a major problem out on the water and need a tow back to the ramp. The company is Vessel Assist and the premium is $139.00 per year. It covers a tow of up to 30 miles. I do most all of my boating around Miami and the Florida Keys. Anybody have any...
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    1987 V4 Crossflow Bubbleback Thermostats

    The brain cells are getting fewer and fewer as the years go by. Anyway are there any tips on how to compress the relief valve springs when installing a new thermostat assembly for this engine? Also I remember something about something that needs to be notched but forget what. And while we are...
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    Bottom cylinders filled with gas

    I don't know the ocean pro but seems to me the problem is with the carbs - - the needle in the float bowl is not seating therefore not stopping gas from entering.
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