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    Fried stereo?

    Last weekend I took a wave over the bow when a met a large wake and immediately there was an awful loud low tone buzz from the speakers instead of music. I shut off the radio at that point to check it later. When looking at the radio itself, all looks totally normal. The display is fine, shows...
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    Kids on the boat

    I am sure some of you have dealt with this before so I thought I would ask. We have a 4 year old (turns 5 in 2 months) and I am wondering what we can do with her aside from sitting her in a tube. Has anyone tried out those trainer knee boards for kids? I have also seen a wooden thing that...
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    Minor Engine Reving

    I noticed the last 2 times I ran my engine on the hose after taking the boat out that the engine will rev up to near 2k RPMS then back down to 750 or so. It does not stay there for long, maybe stays above 1,000 RPMS for about 10-15 sec before dipping back down. But it will do this a couple of...
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    Jacksonville, FL

    Hey guys, Just wondering if any of you can give some suggestions on where we may be able to take the boat to camp here in Jacksonville, FL. We are interested in pulling up to shore and tent camping as well as trying to sleep on the hook. I have really wanted to try but have no idea where to...
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    gas question

    I will getting my boating season started tomorrow finally! When I stored the boat I had only about a 1/2 tank of gas which I did treat but Startron but my question is-should I fill the tank on my way out so that I have half old but treat gas and half fresh gas? Or should I burn off most of the...
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    Seawater cooling system

    Before storing my boat I drained the water from the "seawater cooling system" and now I am curious if you have to refill it somehow before running the boat again. I did not fill it with antifreeze which I guess some people do I just left it empty...If I run the engine on the hose will it fill...
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    Wakeboard Tower mounting

    For those of you that have towers-whether installed yourself or factory install-how many bolts are there per mounting foot? I have seen some that have 4 bolts per mounting location and I have seen 1 bolt. Any ideas as to which is better? Also curious as to how you select your mounting...
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    Storage question

    Just wondering if anyone trims their engine all the way down when setting their boat up for storage for extended periods of time (4-6 weeks). I did read some where that it is better for the trim system to leave the outdrive down... Thanks for your input!
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    flushing question

    Hey guys, just wondering how long you flush your engine on the muffs after you use it. I have a 4.3L Mercruiser I/O that I always flush for a few minutes when I get back to house but was wondering how long one is supposed to flush for... I run in salt water occasionally and brackish the rest...
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    flushing question

    Hey guys, just wondering how long you flush your engine on the muffs after you use it. I have a 4.3L Mercruiser I/O that I always flush for a few minutes when I get back to house but was wondering how long one is supposed to flush for...
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    simple question

    Hey guys, I have a 2006 Mercruiser 4.3 MPI and I am sure it has a fuel/water seperator but I don't know where it is. I have heard of these things but honestly have never seen them. Can someone point me in the right direction? How often do you replace it?
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    fish from bowrider?

    Hey guys, I am new to the boating scene-I recently purchased a 2006 Bayliner 195 bowrider. I love to fish and was wondering how many of you guys fish off of these type boats. Do you use a trolling motor? Thanks!
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    Xterra trailer wiring

    Hey guys, I am towing my boat with a 2010 Nissan Xterra. It did not have a towing package from the dealer-I purchased a hitch and wiring kit and installed myself. My problem is that the running lights do not work. Turn signals and brake lights work just fine. The wiring harness that I got is...
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    Leaf Springs vs Torsion

    Hey Guys, I am about to replace my axle and wanted some opinion on leaf springs vs torsion axle. I have heard that a torsion axle is great because it lasts longer but wanted thoughts from guys have that experience. Price, longevity, reliability that sort of thing... I do put into salt water...
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    snap in carpet

    For those of you that have snap in carpet, do you leave it in or take it out when you store it during the week? (I only get to use my boat on the weekends)
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    oddly worn tire

    Hey guys, just bought a new to me 2006 Bayliner 195 with galvanized trailer-single axle. Anyhow, I purchased new wheels/tires for it and already the port side tire is showing a lot of wear but only on the side closest to the boat. When I look at the wheel from the back it is slightly tilted...
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    can this prop be used on my boat?

    New guy here... I just recently bought a used High Five prop for my boat. I have a 2006 4.3L Mercruiser that has an aluminum prop on it. I got the High Five to my house, took the current prop off the outdrive and that's when I saw that the High Five was totally different where the prop...
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    Cover question

    For those of you with an I/O-do you cover the lower unit too? I'ev got a great cover for the boat but I just wonder if the FL sun and weather is bad for the lower unit bit. This is my 1st boat so I want to do it right. Thanks!
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    Self service or off to the shop?

    Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2006 Bayliner 195 with 4.3L Mercruiser and it's almost time to service it. I was just curious-do you guys do your servicing yourselves, or do you take it to the shop?
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    Bowrider windshield

    I've got a 2006 Bayliner 195 and last weekend my buddy accidentally sat on the swing away/walk through windshield that leads to the bow (thankfully it was not the curved piece!!) Have any of you had to replace this? I emailed Bayliner and all they could tell me was the part number for the...
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