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  1. mippel

    2001 50 2-stroke smoking more then normal, then oil/gas leaking

    Hi Guys, I want to know if i did something to my motor, of if it will be fine. Was supposed to go out last Monday, but it was 50 degrees outside. I went through my normal steps, putting the motor on the muffs, starting it up to see if it works, and it did. It looked like more smoke then...
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    69 Evenrude 40hp

    Hello all, I have a friend looking to get into boating on the cheap. Could this be a decent motor once it gets running? Or is it not worth the effort... From the Craigslist posting: 69 evinrude 40 hp - $200 its a selectric shift and i have all the controls to get it going, i recently fired it...
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    Toon clean up and cup holders

    Hello, I have just bought a 2000 Weeres. It came with the custom crud on the pontoons from the lake. Is there an easy way to clean these up with out hurting the bunks on the trailer? I dont care if the toons shine, just dont want the brown1 lake crud on them. Also in the year 2000, i guess...
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    Getting ready

    Well I guess I went and did it. If the trial goes well, we will be the owner of a new to me pontoon. It is a 2000 20ft Weeres Suntanner with a Merc 50. It is in pretty good shape for a 13 year old boat. But it will need some items. I did reserve a bunk trailer for it, but on the look out...
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    Replacing master cylinder

    I need the help of smart people. I am replacing a master cylinder for a Tie Down 70lp /w disks, s my old one was leaking. It has the solenoid on it for reverse. The old one was made where the master cylinder was in 3 pieces, bottom, top and bracket to mount on trailer. Old one: The new one...
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    Figuring boat pricing

    It has come time to sell our first boat. The way we use the boat, it makes more sense to get something with more room for family, animals and friends. So it looks like it will be getting a pontoon soon. What is the best way to determine the local value of a boat? Is looking at Craigslist...
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    Motor for Pontoon

    Hi All, I am looking at 18' - 20' pontoons and all that are in my range have a 25 horse motor. Is it necessary to have a motor that is designed for a pontoon? Like a bigfoot or any other one that is geared for a pontoon. Will a "normal" 50 - 60 horse work? Or will it need a motor designed...
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    Can a pontoon be "trailer-able"

    Hi, We currently have a 18 foot bowrider that lives in our garage. The Admiral doesn't like it when i go fast 30 +, so most of the time we use it is for swimming and just cruising looking at the houses (there is nothing wrong with that). We also have a 4yo that likes to play and swim. So...
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    Master Cylinder Rebuild?

    Hello, Currently I have a leaky master cylinder for my Tie Down 70lp actuator. I was going to replace it, but the prices on line range from 80 - 120. All of the ones i can find are at the higher end of the price range. So until they get back in stock at the more affordable places (about a...
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    What length Bimini top

    Hello, I have a 18' 3" boat, and i am thinking about getting a bimini so my wife and daughter can enjoy it a little more. The question is what size. I need to get one that is 54" tall so i can walk under it (i am 6' 8"). Also there is more cabin room then bow area. So i am leaning towards a...
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    Oil extraction and type question

    Hi Guys, I have a 2004 Volvo 4.3gl-d. Starting to get prepared to winterize it. There are the threads on the top of the oil tube. Also the oil extractor that I have has both the threaded adapter and the tube that can be inserted into the dip stick. Is there a preferred method to get the most...
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    Engine bolts

    Hello All, I broke a bolt that holds the impeller housing together. Are the bolts that are used in marine engines brass? Could I go to a hardware store, try to fine one that is the same size and use it? Or is there something else done to marine hardware? Thanks in advance.
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    Overheating after new impeller.

    Earlier this year, replaced stock impeller with Sierra replacement. Ran it on muffs for a half hour, it reached 175 degrees. Today, launched for the first time this year) and let it idle while i parked my truck, then idled out to the middle of the lake. The buzzer went off and the temp was at...
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    Installing Impeller, what lube?

    I will be replacing a impeller soon, and I have read that there is a lubricant that you use when installing the new impeller. What lube is best used for this? The new impeller did not come with any lube. Thanks in advance.
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    Taylor Anchorshade

    Hello, Has any one here installed a Taylor Anchorshade? I am wondering if there is any hardware that is included to attach it the front? Or does it require you to use an existing point (cleat, etc)? Thanks.
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    OEM or aftermarket impeller?

    Hello All, Have a quick question, what is the preferred route to go when getting a new impeller to replace the current one. There is about a $10 dollar difference between Volvo (OEM) and Sierra. That is like getting a free oil filter (which i do need) by going with the Sierra. Any cons going...
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    Pre winterizing tips?

    With the season coming to an end, and this is my first boat, i need some tips. I will be taking my boat in for indoor storage and witnerization soon. I will fill the tank and put in Sta-bil. I also will remove all the life jackets, tools and all the other misc. stuff that gets placed in...
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    Volvo 4.3 sensor?

    Hello, I was drying out the engine area on the boat and noticed that this was unplugged. I did plug it back in, but i am just wondering what it is? It looks like a sensor, but for what? Thanks in advance.
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    The perfect day?

    Kept our 2yo daughter in daycare today, as Monday they were closed, and we can get an extra day with them. I take the day off so the Wife and I can get some time on the water. It was 81?, 44% humidity with a 10 mph wind. Took the boat out to the St. Croix river. A little over 3 hours and 22...
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    Spare Prop

    Hello, I have a 2004 Regal 1800 with the VP 4.3 with 1.66 SX lower. Currently it has a Volvo 14-3/4" X 21p SS prop. I would like to get a aluminum prop for a spare. I did get it out on the water today so here are my answers: 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct: Have a spare prop...
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