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    cleaning aluminum boat hull.

    Thanks to all who responded to my post regarding the removal of freshwater grime from my glass deck boat. The Lysol toilet bowl cleaner worked better than any product previously used. It did take the better part of one day to get the transom, bow and sides cleaned. I also cleaned as much of...
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    stubborn hull residue

    I can't clean the stubborn, fresh water residue from the hull of my twenty year old fiberglass boat. I've tried abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, and various store bought cleaners. I'm thinking it may need to be repainted. If anyone knows of any product please forward it on before I take...
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    new engine break-in

    I am getting my 260h.p. OMC engine back soon from a complete rebuild and looking for all advice on how to break it in. I am planning on using premium gasoline for the first little while but other than that not sure if it's a simple plug-and-play just like a car's engine. Any advice to keep this...
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    paint vs. decal replacement

    I'm wondering what is the best route to go regarding modernizing the look of my boat. Originally I was going to opt for new decals but the last time I purchased new decals from Ebay, they were dead old stock and the glue had evaporated, rendering them useless. Now I'm thinking of removing the...
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    decal replacement: your opinion please

    I want to replace the decals on my deck boat to give it a more modern look to it. I'm interested in what other boaters think of black carbon fiber for the main color with corresponding smaller decal(s) near the transom. Any thoughts?
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    replacing manual to 12V power winch

    I would like to replace the manual hand winch to a 12V power winch on my boat and motor that weighs approximately 5000#. Since the boat is buoyed by the water would a 2000# winch suffice and would it be strong enough to keep the boat secure while traveling? I would use an extra strap to secure...
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    OMC 5.7L owners

    I just purchased a 1988 deck boat with an OMC 5.7L engine. The fact that it was older was offset by the price and by the excellent condition of it. I have noticed however the tilt mechanism works fine but the trim however, doesn't. Are there separate motors for each mechanism? When I engage the...
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    5.7L OMC Cobra- Loss of power when put in gear

    I recently a deck boat with a 1988 OMC 5.7L Cobra. With the muffs on, it started after manually choking it briefly. On its first run on the water it ran perfectly. However two days later after starting and idling perfectly, when I engaged it into forward, it won't accelerate past 10m.p.h...
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