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    How bad is this damage

    We were away for the holiday. Today gale force winds got my boat. One of the ties gave way causing the bow to hit the dock. The rubrail on the front of the bow caught the dock as it came down, pulling the cap out of the hull. Here are some photos. It also hit under the dock as it came up several...
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    Simple Prop question

    I currently have a 14 3/4 in 3 blade Stainless Steel 21 pitch prop on my Wellcraft Excalibur 21 sport. Has a 5.00 VP with SX drive. My max reccomended rpm is 4000 rpm Currently at wot I am running 3000 rpm when trimmed well. I want to go faster, Plane well, and have good control in choppy...
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    Anyone know volvo engine electronics???

    I cant seem to find someone on here that knows enough about my electronics issue. Here is the scenerio Its a 2002 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL I was cruising at 3000 rpm running well. Suddenly the boat stopped. Sputtered just prior, acted like it was out of gas. I was able to get it started but only...
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    best way to remove barnacles

    This seems to be the best place to ask. I have my boat docked It has had a chance to collect barnecles on the bottom. I was stupid and didnt paint the bottom first, Newbie issue for sure Has only been in the water for about 5 weeks so they are not so bad, but they need to go before major...
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    Volvo 5.0 GL 2002 Fuel system

    I pulled off the spark plug wire from the distributor and I can see spark from the wire that goes to the plugs. Thought I was out of gas at first. I put in a spare 6 gal but it still did not start. Gas is new, fresh fuel filter. no water in the oil. Seems to be getting spark Any ideas before...
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    Looking for a small part

    I am looking for a small part off of a Wellcraft Excalibur It is the ignition key panel. It is the same piece as seen in this picture. If anyone has one for sale or has a contact for this item please let me know Thanks
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    Power Steering Belt Volvo 5.7

    I have a 2003 Volvo Penta 5.7 gx in a Wellcraft. Great engine I must say. Have to change the power steering belt Darn thing is how to you get the darn thing on. The water pump has a bolted metal bracket that the water cooler is attached to and you cant pass the belt over under around or in...
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    Protecting White Non Slip floors

    So my boat is starting to look pretty good. Now I have White non slip floors in it. They are in perfect shape except its really hard to keep them clean and they will stain. Its a Wellcraft 2003 Excalibur 5.0 Sx Drive Anyone have any ideas on how to keep them non slip yet protecting them from...
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    Great Stuff to Recondition Vinyl

    Restoring a 2003 23 ft Wellcraft Excalibur Bought if from a person that did not use it and kept it out in the sun without a cover. Great boat, less than 50 hours on the engine, sound hull and engine.. >lucky me :) Everything needed was all maintainence and cosmetics. The Seats all around were...
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    Best tool ever for rubrail insert

    I replaced the rubrail insert on my 23 ft Wellcraft Excalibur yesterday Did the reading. Everyone said what a pain in the a@@ it was. Standard type 5 insert Started out with the old heat gun, putty knive thing and man what a pain that was. After about 2 feet I decided I had to find another...
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    Sun Fade on console

    Again some issues due to poor boat storage Faded console. Any suggestions on a product to bring back the new shiny look of a console and restore the lost color? Wellcraft 210 boat. Dont have good pictures at the moment..
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    seat restoration

    Looking for some good information of seat restoration Its a Wellcraft 210 Cushions on the part that cover the motor area has some cracking over a large area. I imagine it is because the previous owner did not keep it covered properly and they got baked. The foam is still soft and spongy like it...
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    New to Boating is this a good first boat?

    Recently moved to FL Coastal town. Have been looking for a good solid boat that will be dependable and easy to maintain. I have done the craigslist thing and bought a boat that turned out to be a lemmon so I sold it to someone that had the ability to fixerup.... lots o mechanical things.... Now...
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    Should I buy a 2002 Wellcraft Boat 12k

    Wellcraft Excalibur Volo 260 Think its a sport bowrider type 21 foot very very good condition $12,400 think its a deal or should I let it pass????? thanks
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