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    Salt: Treat my boat like my jet skis?

    I used to own a pair of 1987 standup jetskis. Before heading off into saltwater, I would cover the carb with a plastic bag and spray the entire engine with wd40. When I got back home, I would flush the skis and then spray the engine down with water and then wd40 again.<br /><br />Should I be...
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    Which Volvo manual to get?

    Today, I purchased a 1997 Glastron SE175 with a V6 4.3L Volvo Penta. This is my first boat and needless to say, Im very excited. I had a mechanic test out the engine/outdrive and he says pretty much everything is in order.<br /><br />However, Id like to buy a good repair manual so that I can...
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    What does a compression test reveal?

    In looking for a used boat to buy, Im worried that the engine might have some problems. I know about the "check engine for milky oil", as that would prove water is getting in.<br /><br />However, what if the previous owner has recently done an oil change? Would a compression test reveal if...
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    Temporary Insanity II

    Thought you guys might enjoy this picture...<br /><br /> Link to picture
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    Volvo 4.3 running hot

    I did a water test on a glastron 175 boat w/ a 4.3 volvo and everything went fine except the temperature sensor went to 250 degrees and stayed there at 40-45mph. at 30mph it was also up near there, probably 230 or 240.<br /><br />This is a big problem, no? Could it be a faulty gauge as I ran...
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    Trim Savers for I/O?

    Couple weeks ago when I went to check out a boat, the guy had pieces of plastic that he would use to take some of the weight off the hydraulics.<br /><br />He raised it all the way, slipped the plastic pieces over the shiny part of the hydraulics and then lowered them a little until the plastic...
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    How deep is too deep?

    When looking at scratches and gouges in the hull of a 17foot boat, how deep is too deep? At how deep will it need to be repaired vs left alone?
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    Picture Section?

    Is there a section where people post pictures of their boats? Id be interested in viewing what you guys have. Searched but couldnt find any...
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    1997 Glastron 175 floor material

    Im wondering if the floor in this year boat is wood or some other material?<br /><br />Also, how deep is too deep when it comes to nicks and scratches in such a boat?
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    Insurance info

    Im looking into insurance for a 1997 glastron 175se. The insurance quotes Ive gotten online ask for the number of drivers and then ask for the drivers' information (ie. address, driving records, etc).<br /><br />Does this mean the insurance coverage will ONLY apply when the included people are...
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    cracked outdrive

    Im looking at buying the following boat:<br /> <br /><br />But there is a problem with the outdrive and I dont know how big of a deal it is. I guess he hit a rock or something and part of it is broken off and the rest is a little bent. I painted in red the part that is now missing:<br /> <br...
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    Will the boat fit in my garage?

    Hi guys,<br /><br />Im pretty set on buying a 1997 glastron 175se boat. I measured the depth of the garage and it should fit-- my concern is the height. About how tall should I expect the boat to be when it sits on the trailer?
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