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    Neshaminy State Park (Croydon, PA) on the Delaware River

    I've decided to keep my boat at a marina located on the river. I'd like to keep it at the Neshaminy State Park marina in Croydon. I'll be keeping my boat on a trailer with a mooring cover. Any idea how safe it would be here? It's a brand new boat and I would always keep the cover on with no...
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    tow vehicle was hit- need rental options!

    My 07 Toyota Tacoma which I bought brand new was hit yesterday while parked. The girl that hit it did major damage to both my truck and her uncle's mini cooper. My entire rear axle shifted. Needless to say my truck is going to be out of commission for up to a month if it's not totaled. Her...
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    specific winterization questions

    I did a search and couldn't find the answers to my questions. Sorry if they've already been discussed. I used my boat probably around 5 hours this season (10 max). Most of my time was spent cruising to a spot on the water 10 minutes from the dock, sitting there for hours, and then driving back...
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    adding an accessory- wiring question

    This is probably a very dumb and simple question, but I wasn't quite sure what to type in for a search. I plan on adding a second battery this season. I fully understand how to set it up (thanks to this forum). I also plan on adding some lights on the back of my transom that will be turned on...
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    slow leak around where driveshaft exits through transom

    I took my boat out for the first ride of the season yesterday. I had it running on muffs before taking it out and noticed no leaks of any kind. When I got to the ramp I started it up and let it idle for a few minutes before going on my way. No leaks that I noticed (the bilge had a very small...
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    canvas costs

    My boat came with the original 13 year old canvas that wasn't given the attention it should have. It no longer stretches, it shrunk in certain spots, and it definitely does not keep it dry! I have to throw a cheap $60 thin walmart cover over top of the canvas and combined they keep the boat...
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    getting the tilt pivot rod out of tilt cylinders

    I'm trying to take the outdrive off my boat tonight. I have the owners manual and I'm following it. I'm trying to tap the pivot rod out of the trim/tilt cylinders and the rod won't budge more than a centimeter! Is there a trick to this?? I've been spraying WD-40 on them and hitting them with a...
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    list of I/O life limited parts

    This is my second season with my boat and I'm learning how to do the maintenance myself. I owned pwc for a very long time and had no issues working on them or maintaining them. The more I learn about my boat, the more I wish I bought a jet boat since it seems like there is a LOT less life...
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    volvo waterpump impeller- does this look right?

    I have a volvo 3.0GS (LK) engine. I'm not sure of the brand of waterpump. I purchased the boat last season and am clueless when the previous owner changed the impeller last. I bought an impeller kit and was going to change it tonight. When I opened it up it wasn't how I expected it to look. I...
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    bad bellow- what kind of damage can i expect?

    I just noticed one of my bellows is in horrible condition. Since I'm just learning how to work on my boat and how to do all the maintenance myself, I'm clueless how long it's been in this shape. I bought it last year from the previous owner (who had receipts for every year of winterizations and...
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    outdrive ok to sit without oil for a few days?

    I went to do my first oil change on my Volvo SX outdrive today. I ran it for about 10 minutes, drained the oil, and then went to put new oil in with a pump through the drain plug. The oil pump the marine shop sold me doesn't fit my drain plug hole! All the local marine shops are closed. Is my...
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    Volvo sx drive oil- quicksilver synth ok to use?

    I went to get oil for my Volvo sx outdrive from my local marine shop. My manual calls for gl-5 synthetic sae75/90W. My dealer only had quicksilver sae90W synthetic and said that would be fine. Is this ok or should I return it and try to find the right stuff? I'm thinking I should return it but I...
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    does my outdrive *have* to be repainted?

    I'm having trouble deciding if my outdrive absolutely needs to be repainted. It's a fresh water boat I purchased last year that the previous owner docked in the water for 1 season. If it's nothing more than an eyesore I can live with it for another season. If this is something that needs to be...
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    stuck outdrive drain plug (Volvo SX)

    I need some tips! When my boat was winterized last winter I had a mechanic come and do it so I could watch and learn from him (I'll do my own from now on). We realized the previous owner must have replaced the original drain plug with a stainless steel screw. Who knows when he did it or when the...
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    is this a good prop choice?

    I need a new prop since the last ride of my season last year I must have hit something in the water and I took a chip the size of a quarter out of an edge of my aluminum stock prop. I went to this website (http://www.dansdiscountprops.com) and it had a "prop wizard" that selected some props...
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    advice for winterization in NJ

    I found a listing online from a company that will come to you to winterize your boat. His prices seem in line with other marinas I've checked out, but I can't find any reviews online about the company: http://www.octopusyachts.com/winterizing.html?gclid=CMfX1cyD7Z0CFc5L5QodWBo-LQ I consider...
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    dumb question about water in the cockpit

    This might be a dumb question, but since I'm new to owning a boat I thought I'd ask. My boat sits on the side of my house on a bit of an angle and has old covers for the bow and cockpit. I went away for work and while away we had a few strong storms. I went to uncover it today and noticed my...
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    help with boat names

    I just purchased my first boat and the original owner never named it. I haven't come up with anything yet. The boat is a 97 Monterey 186 (18.5' BR) and I'm a corporate pilot. I'd like the name to have something to do with my career. Any suggestions?
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    Bought my first boat!

    After almost 2 months of being very picky and doing a lot of searching, I finally made my first boat purchase. I ended up buying a 97 Monterey 186 (18.5' BR) with a volvo 3.0L. It's had one owner since 98 and has only been used in fresh water and very well maintained (owner had all maintenance...
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    what are the right questions to be asking?

    There really should be a sticky for most commonly asked questions by Newbs. I'm sure you guys are sick of them.... so I apologize in advance! :D What are the right questions to be asking when looking at used boats? A little background; I'm completely new to boat ownership. I have, however...
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