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    URGENT: water in engine bay

    We took our new boat out this afternoon and realized the drain plug was not put in (please spare us comments, we weren't the first and shouldn't be the last). The boat sat in the water for about 5 minutes and then we scrambled to pull it back out. The water level rose to just above the top of...
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    Gonna buy a spare OMC 4.3l prop, will this fit? Is it easy to install?

    Everyone tells me I need a spare prop. I have a 92 Seaswirl with a Cobra IO. Will this prop fit? http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/1722443456.html Is it hard to install? Also what does the pitch truly mean? I am new to boats so just want to know a little more. Thanks
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    How to properly dock your boat?

    We are taking the new boat out for the first time this weekend. We are going to a place where we can dock the boat and go eat for a few hours. I want to avoid scratches while being docked. We have two plastic white bumper floats. Where do you place them? Do I need more? Thanks
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    New to wakeboarding and wanting to know the best entry level board? this a good deal?

    We bought a nice ski boat this spring and really want to take up boarding. I am 6'4" and weigh about 187 and wear a size 12.5 shoe. I am wanting to know if this is a good board and deal for me? Or what would you recomend? http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/1716038714.html
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    New boat owner, what does trimming mean? What does it do?

    When I had my new 93 Seaswirl I/O 4.3l omc cobra serviced the guy was telling me a little about trimming. When we tested the boat out at purchase the front end was porpoising a little. I had the prop all the way down. He told me later that you are supposed to raise the drive a few inches to...
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    Got the new 93 Seaswirl OMC Cobra 4.3 serviced and compression tested today!

    Well took my boat to the Marine Tech just for a full check up and get some services done. We water tested it when we bought it and it ran good but just wanted a trained eye on it. We replaced the impeller on it in the oiutdrive, put new spark plugs in it which were motorcraft I think, greased...
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    Taking my new boat in for service/inspection tomorrow, what should I have done?

    We bought the boat last week and ran it before we bought it. The throttle cable seemed a little stiff so they are going to adjust it. We are also having the impeller changed out because I think ours is about 3 or 4 years old. The engine oil and outdrive were changed last year and have only been...
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    Putting a sound system in w a amp and 1 sub, do I need another battery?

    We are upgrading our sound system in our new boat. We are adding a 10 inch sub and we wired in an amp and have 4 speakers as of now. Will this be too much strain on our one battery? Or do we need another one? If so how do you hook two up? Or we were thinking about putting a solar battery charger...
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    What brand and weight oil / lube to use in engine & outdrive on 93 SS 4.3 OMC Cobra?

    What brand and weight oil / lube to use in engine & outdrive on 93 SS 4.3 OMC Cobra? Just want to know what brand oil and what weight I should sue in the engine and outdrive on my new 93 Seaswirl with the 4.3 OMC Cobra? Also where is the best and cheapest place to get these fluids?
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    Best way to remove old boat stripes decals?

    Just bought a really clean 93 Seaswirl and want to remove the bottom stripe on the hull. It is below the water line and it is not in the greatest shape. It is peeling in places. Is there any good tips or just try and get an edge up and pull?
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    First time boat owner! Make me an intellignet boater in launch, operation, & loading

    First time boat owner! Make me an intellignet boater in launch, operation, & loading Hey guys! I bought a nice 93 Seaswirl with the 4.3l OMC cobra drive. I have been trying to soak up as much info on boating as possible but am still learning a lot. If you could post the major DO's and DO NOTS...
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    Just bought a 93 Seaswirl 180se with OMC Cobra 4.3, got a few ?s about shift cable +

    We just bought a very clean 93 Seaswirl ski boat. the boat was in very good shape and has great wood and a clean hull. We are totally new to the OMC cobra outdrives and noticed when we test drove it Friday it made a slight grind into reverse at cold start but then went away. The throttle seemed...
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