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    How to manually lift a alpha 1 outdrive?

    In the event that my trim fails, how could I raise the outdrive manually? This has never happened but I want to be prepared if it does.
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    Electric Outboard? Thoughts?

    Just wondering what everyone thinks about this new electric outboard? 180 HP Electric Outboard - YouTube http://regennautic.com/products/e200-outboard/
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    What do you guys think?

    I spotted this on craigslist and thought it looked like a cool winter project. Speed Boat 4 sale
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    Memorial Day message

    I want to express my gratitude to everyone serving or has served in our military. Thank you for protecting our nation! Lets never forget the sacrifice that so many have made to keep our country free. Without men and women like them we would not be able to sit at a computer and argue about...
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    Test drive scheduled for tomorrow!

    Tomorrow the wife and I are scheduled for the Yamaha test drive event! I'm not sold on the jet drives but I want to explore all options for my next boat. The wife really likes the transom design of the Yamaha. Can you guys think of any questions I should ask? I already have a list of stuff I...
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    Outboard Bowriders?

    I have decided that I would really like outboard power on my next boat. I need a larger bowrider to accommodate my growing family. I love the new Stingray 134LR but I don't want to drop that much money on a new boat so I have been checking the used market, but outboard bowriders are not easily...
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    Outdrive mount trolling motor

    Does anyone have any experience with the engine mount trolling motor from Minn Kota. Cabela's - Minn Kota? Freshwater Engine Mount Motors customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings I have heard from experienced boaters on this forum that trollers pull better than they...
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    Seat repair question

    The rear bench seat of my boat got damaged last season and I have decided to attempt to create my own replacement. Cutting the plywood to shape is simple enough. But where is the best place to obtain the needed filler foam and vinyl?
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    Important or not? Shrink wrapping

    I drove by a local boat dealer today, and as usual I took a quick look at the assortment of used boats for sale on the lot. I noticed that none of the boats were shrink wrapped. They all had canvas that was buried under several inches of Ohio snow and ice. I remembered a few years back I was...
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    High speed pontoon boats...Are they safe?

    This summer I saw several tri-toon setups on the lake with high HP engines reaching impressive speeds. I have also found several YouTube videos of people doing 60-100 MPH in pontoons. I am wondering if pontoon boats were ever intended to run this fast? Is this safe? I am not trying to debate...
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    Central Ohio Info!!! Alum Creek & Delaware State Park

    I have a friend who is a plant manager for DelCo (local water company). He warned me that his contacts with the Army Corp of Engineers advised him that they will be draining a significant amount of water from Delaware and Alum Creek much sooner than normal. Some of the water is being pumped into...
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    I ran aground!!!!!! Now what?

    So I was cruising along in a part of the lake that I have been through a hundred times, and BAM! I hit bottom. I was able to free myself but left a muddy mess behind me. Not knowing how damaged my boat was I headed for the ramp. Once I pulled it out I was somewhat relived. The hull appears to...
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    How can I find out what prop this is?

    So when I bought my boat it came with an extra prop. The seller (My father-in-law) installed the current prop because it provides incredible hole shot and he is a slalom skier. I was trying to figure out what prop this extra one is. If you can see the picture, it came in a box that is used for...
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    Get what you pay for?

    My wife and I have begun researching our next boat. Our current Crownline runs like a champ but it is getting crowded when we have the family + guests aboard. We really like the Glastron 215 deckboat. They are available with either Volvo or Mercruiser engines. The 5.7 Volvo is $1235 dollars...
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    Pressure washing

    The engine compartment in my boat is getting a little dirty. I am thinking about using the pressure washer. I have been pressure washing automotive engines for years but I have never tried it on a boat. Is there anything I should be concerned about?
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    When should I run my blower?

    I recently read this article on another thread http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_n...to-marina-fire When should I run my blower? We ski/wakeboard for hours at a time and the engine is constantly being turned on and off as skiers climb in and out of the boat. Should I be running the blower...
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    Broken Depth sounder

    The factory depth sounder on my boat does not operate properly. It will be blank most of the time but will occasionally give a erroneous reading. It will indicate 150' when the lake has a max depth of 60'. It is a hummingbird model that is integrated into the dash. How difficult is it to...
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    Questions about my boat

    Beginning of summer I bought my first boat. I have some questions and would like to hear experienced boaters thoughts. The boat is a 1994 19ft Crownline 196 BR with a 5.0L mercruiser with Alpha Drive. It has 380 hours on the engine. The interior looks like new except for one broken seat. I...
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    Damaged Seat?What now??

    I have a 1994 Crownline 196br with a 5.0L Mercruiser. The rear bench seat has been split down the middle. The upholstery and padding are both good but the wood inside the seat is destroyed. I called my local Crownline dealer who told me that the boat is too old to get a factory replacement...
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