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    OMC Cobra Trim Tilt - Solved!

    88 OMC Cobra. Does anyone know if the electric motor can be removed from the pump assembly without doing all the disassembly of the pump unit that the book shows, prior to removing the motor? My up tilt is sporatic, I can hear the motor / relay click but from time to time the drive won't lift...
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    Wake Boarding - Rack/Tower Opinion

    Boat:<br />1987 Seaswirl 17'<br />OMC Cobra, 175hp 6cyl<br /><br />Overall the boat is pretty close to perfect for our family. <br /><br />However the kids have recently, to my approval, moved away from the abuse everything and everybody afternoon of tubing into the much mellower afternoon (at...
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    Winterizing: Oils / Lubrication

    Ok.. Ok.. I'm sure this has been posted 100 plus times but I couldn't find any of the posts. If anyone knows of a link to the posts or has an opinion I would appreciate the input.<br /><br />Boat/Motor Info:<br />1987 17' Seaswirl<br />4.3 GMC / OMC cobra<br /><br />The boat is run during the...
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    OMC Trim Limiter / Gauge question

    Boat:<br />88 17' Seaswirl: Tempo Sport<br />4.3 GM<br />OMC Cobra<br /><br />All stock, not sure of the throttle brand.<br />One trim switch on the throttle handle, no "trailer lift" button, I use my the one trim button for everything and just listen when it tops out.<br /><br />Question:<br...
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    Alternator wiring correct?

    S/U: 87 GM 4.3 / OMC, 17' Seaswirl<br />Old alternator case broke and I just replaced my alternator and have two questions regarding charging and wiring.<br />The new alternator is a 68 amp 3 wire, the old one was 51 amp 3 wire.<br />Concerned that I don't burn up my battery.<br /><br />The...
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    Alternator, Marine or Auto ?

    Hello,<br /><br />Boat Info:<br />Freshwater only, pleasure boat, 17' <br />4.3 GM / OMC I/O<br />Problem: Broken Alternator Case / Mount.. don't know how it broke.. odd.<br /><br />Curious as to the general consensus regarding the use of an auto or marine alternator in a boat, locally about...
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    Pints Per Minute?

    Ok so I am winterizing the boat for my first time (next year I do the stabilizer first). <br /><br />I have already done the wheel bearings however I had not ran the engine with stabilizer in the tank, oops to late to put back in the water. I have now added the stabilizer and driven around the...
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    First trips simple things...

    Well this one is not half as good as the others, but I wanted to share a newbie story and this is only my first season as a boat owner, I am sure the good ones are waiting for me…. Oboy.<br /><br />I have been around boats off and on for years through friends and such, I was the one to get the...
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    Plane or Step, is it just me?

    Hi,<br /><br />I as this question will show, a first time boat owner and sometimes not afraid to show my ignorance so here goes.<br /><br />I seemed to have picked up a term from who knows where and whated to see if anyone else has heard of it.<br /><br />Has anyone else heard of getting on...
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    Loose Bushings & Swiveling Seats?

    Hi,<br /><br />I have an older Seaswirl with captains seats an the bushings that go between the column under the seat and the pedistal that is attached to the boat are worn. Makes for a sloppy ride, yech.<br /><br />I have been looking for information on seat suppliers, or interior repair to see...
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