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  1. youmansjason

    Replace carpet snaps with Velcro?

    It seems to be a common problem that as snap-in carpet gets older, the snaps pull through the carpet. Mine are doing exactly that. Rather than replacing the snaps and making more holes in the floor and in the carpet, has anyone tried using adhesive backed Velcro? Seems like you could stick a...
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    Question about Captain's Call Exhaust

    I have a 2007 Caravelle 237 that came with the Corsa Captain's Call exhaust installed from the factory. My engine is a Mercruiser 350 MAG. My question is about how quiet should the exhaust be with the Captain's Call exhaust turned off, meaning the exhaust is exiting through the prop under...
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    How hot should surge disc brakes get?

    I recently had the master cylinder replaced on my 2007 tandem axle trailer. The brakes had not been working for several weeks due to a bad seal in the master cylinder. Now that I got the trailer back, the brakes work great!! However, I noticed that with just a moderate amount of stop-and-go...
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    Surge brake problems....

    I really need some help with my hydraulic surge brakes. I have a 2007 tandem axle trailer with a Fulton A60 (6000 lb rating) surge actuator. Basically, my brakes quit working. So, I thought I would try bleeding the lines, so used the method of attaching a hose to the bleeder valve and...
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    How does my freshwater sink work?

    I recently bought a used 2007 Caravelle 237 bowrider and it has a small freshwater sink behind the passenger seat. How does this thing work? Obviously, I know how to put water in the tank. But then, there's a rocker switch that turns on/off a pump. Do I turn on the pump and immediately turn...
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    Aluminum 4 blade vs. SS 3 blade?

    I am looking to upgrade props from a 3 blade to a 4 blade, but can't afford a SS 4 blade. Will I still gain many of the 4 blade benefits if I just get an aluminum 4 blade? My boat is a 23' Caravelle bowrider with a 350 MAG and Bravo 1 drive. I currently have a Mercury Vengance 19P SS prop (3...
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    Stripped threads on Volvo SX outdrive

    I have a 1997 Volvo Penta SX outdrive and the threads on top of the outdrive where the dipstick goes in are stripped. I must have overtightened at the end of the season last fall, and this spring when checking the gearcase level, I heard the threads pop and are now stripped. I see where you...
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    What model and where ya from?

    Wow, this must be a new addition to iboats.com. I thought it would be interesting to see where everyone's from and what model Four Winns ya got?<br /><br />I have a 1997 Horizon RX 18' with 4.3L Volvo Penta GL.<br /><br />I am from Atlanta, GA.
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    PS Oil Cooler

    I have a 1997 Volvo-Penta 4.3 GL and I'm not sure if I have a power steering oil cooler and if so, where do I find it?<br /><br />I have done all of the normal winterizing (fog engine, stabilize gas, drain block and manifold). I'm worried about where to locate the oil cooler or PS oil cooler...
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    Windshield shattered

    Please help! I went out to the garage today to find the side window on my 1997 Four Winns completely shattered. I have no clue how it happened. I am guessing that a rock flew up and hit it while trailering it home this past weekend.<br /><br />Luckily, it wasn't the curved windshield part...
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    Ever tried adjusting speedometer?

    I was comparing the speedometer on my handheld GPS vs. my old pitot style boat speedometer today, and the boat speedometer is a good 5 MPH off (on the low side). I've recently replaced the pitot and tubing thinking it was blocked or something, but that didn't help.<br /><br />Has anyone ever...
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    In-line fuel filter question

    I have a 1997 Volvo-Penta 4.3GL (carb version). I recently tried checking and cleaning the small in-line fuel filter (the one located in the fuel line just before it goes into the carb). I got the filter out, but I thought there was supposed to be a small spring that goes in there too. Either...
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