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  1. Zerbel04

    Ran out of gas won't start...HELP PLZ!

    Ran my boat out of gas just as we pulled into the marina tonight. Then broke a paddle on our way in and lost the gas cap in the water when refueling just to make things interesting. Anyway put 50L of fuel in and can't get it started. Battery is fine and engine is cranking just won't fire up. It...
  2. Zerbel04

    Power Steering Cooler - Winterizing

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL. Just completed all the winterization procedures on my boat including gear oil change, stabilizer for fuel, new filters and engine oil, engine fogging, drained block, manifold and manifold intake, drained hoses to raw water pump and drained hose to circulation pump. I now...
  3. Zerbel04

    Engine Dieseling

    My engine is a 4.3L Volvo carbed. I have noticed some serious dieseling on my engine after stretches of watersports such as pulling tubers behind my boat. When I go to shut off my boat, it diesels for up to 10 seconds after I shut it off. The manual calls for 87 octane fuel. I have noticed...
  4. Zerbel04

    Wiring in a Stereo Remote

    I'm looking at installing a wired remote on my instrument panel so I can control the music while driving. Any thoughts on the best way to run the wires from the starboard to port side (stereo head unit is on the port side inside the glove compartment). I've thought of running them inside the...
  5. Zerbel04

    Roswell Area 51 versus Area 52 Tower

    Does anyone have any insight as to which of these two Roswell towers is the better value. Our local boat show is in 10 days and I'd really like to pick one up. According to a dealer I spoke with the Area 52 is most popular and a better tower. But for the price diff and accessories included...
  6. Zerbel04

    Amps and Speakers and Such

    Yep I realize this topic has been brought up in other threads but after numerous google searches and a buncha reading I'm gonna do the lazy thing and ask anyway. I've decided to install a Roswell Area 51 tower in the Sring with the "Full Load Package" which includes wiring to 2 R6 Roswell...
  7. Zerbel04

    Waterproof Iphone Case

    Seeing as we usually have at least 2 iphones on our boat I would like a little more protection for them while out on the water. Pretty sure there will come a time when one gets accidentally dropped overboard. I've been searching the web and have found a few. Problem is many of them claim to...
  8. Zerbel04

    Is your boat an obsession?

    I have owned numerous "toys" in my life including street bikes, dirt bikes, RV's etc. Each time I have bought a different toy there is of course always an excitement and enthusiasm for that toy that tends to fade over time. Since purchasing my first boat a couple months ago I have found...
  9. Zerbel04

    Wakeboard purchase from US

    Tried to buy a wakeboard online from the US recently and have it shipped to Canada only to find out that US retailers are no longer able to ship many wakeboard brands to Canada due to supplier restrictions that have been imposed. Clearly many Canadians have been purchasing wakeboards online...
  10. Zerbel04

    Displaying Boat License Number

    When I purchased my boat a couple months ago the previous owner hadn't yet affixed the License Number to the bow of the boat. I ordered some decals online in a color that matched my boat trim and have added the numbers to the bow as shown in the attached photo. I kind of think the decals jump...
  11. Zerbel04

    Winterization Process

    Ok just took my 2008 Glastron 4.3 Volvo Penta in for winterization. Being as it is my first winter as a boat owner I felt most comfortable paying a dealer $450 to do it for me. With that said I intend to learn to do the entire process myself moreso because I enjoy doing it that to save money...
  12. Zerbel04

    Boat Value ??

    Just purchased a boat a few weeks ago. My insurance company is asking me to value the boat hull, engine and trailer separately for insurance purposes. I don't even know where to start with that. I've tried searching the web and various for sale by owner sites but came up empty handed. Anyone...
  13. Zerbel04

    How to use Muffs

    Volvo 4.3 GL 2008. Bought some muffs to use for my boat as I would like to do some general maintenance out of water. So I lowered my drive so it is relatively level and hooked up the muffs. They are the type that have a rod going through the water intake and clamp from opposite side. Clamped it...
  14. Zerbel04

    Wakeboard tower opinions

    Alright I'm sure this has come up before but.................. 2008 18' Glastron GT185 Would love to hear everyone's opion on the best aftermarket tower to add to my boat. I've done some looking online at the likes of Roswell, Monster, and Addict. So here is my take on these towers: The...
  15. Zerbel04

    Bad gas?? Rough day on the water

    Hey all, New to these forums and new to boating. Just took our new (used) boat our for it's second run tonight and got to break in our oars. Seeing as my wife and I just ran a marathon yesterday and can barely walk, the mile paddle to the launch in 30 degree heat was almost worth a chuckle...
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