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    Pulsing or wobble felt in steering wheel

    I ran aground into a soft marshy area while going about 15mph. After we got out of the shallow area, I could feel a bit more pressure in the steering wheel when turning. I have power steering. Also, when turning (and only turning) I can feel a wobble / pulsing felt via the steering wheel. I...
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    Question about Navonics Iphone GPS app

    I have the Navonics app for my iphone and have a question for the users of this app. If I have a waypoint or mark that I want to go to, I can?t figure out a way for the GPS to direct me towards the mark. Most GPS units will have a right / left arrow to keep you on track and even an estimated...
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    Question on Bilge water - small black bits in water

    Just got a 98' Sea Ray Sundancer with the 7.4l Mercruiser engine. I cleaned up the bilge and the boat sat for 4 days with no water intrusion at all. Took the boat on a 40 minute run and the bilge has water in it. May 12 oz. I can start the process of determining the source of the water...
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    Need advice on impeller and housing for 1998 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer with 7.4l MPI

    I don’t think the impeller has ever been changed on my 98’ Sea Ray 270 DA with 400 hours. Bravo II outrive. It has the 7.4l with MPI. I am not sure if I want to wait for haul out in the fall or tackle it now. Either way I want to order the impeller & housing now in case it does need...
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    sealing small weeping hole - boat is in water

    My new to me boat is in the water for the season. I noticed some water in the bilge and looked to see where it was coming from. As it turns out, the hole in the transom where the transducer and spedo wire go through is not sealed well and every time the water / waves hit the hole a small...
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    Storing chemicals and tools in the bilge / engine compartment

    Just got a new (98') Sea Ray 270DA. I am trying to outfit the boat with all the necessary items. My engine compartment is huge and has lots of voids. Do people normally store thier WD-40, spare sparts, tool box, oils, etc somewhere in the engine compartment. Obviously the storage container...
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    Help me decide between 24/25 or a 27/28 express cruiser

    I am in the market for a 1995-2000 express cruiser. I am just not sure what size to get. Both of my kids are in college but are home for the summers and have a strong interest in going boating. In my mind, if it ends up being just my wife and I who end up going a 24/25 footer would be fine...
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    Boat owners clueless about maintenance

    What?s with boat owners these days? I saw one 2003 Larson the other day and the owner, while a very nice guy, had NEVER changed the lower unit gear oil. Ever! Also, never had the impeller or bellows changed!! This is an 8 year old boat!! I called on a Sun Ray 270 from 1999 and the guy was...
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    Thoughts on 98 Four Winns 258 Vista - pics included

    Saw a boat that has potential but I have some concerns on the engine / outdrive. The owner claims it has under 100 hours on the engine - but there is no hour meter - I checked too and did not see one. The outdrive has some galvanic corrosion. On the plus side it was rack stored but I am...
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    Which boats sounds best? Regal 24, Crownline 25 and Four Winns 25

    Wondering what the preference is between these three. I plan to keep the boat in the water at a marina and will use the boat for hanging out on anchor with my wife and 2 or 3 twenty year old daughters and doing some short distance cursing on lake St. Clair. First is a 99? Regal 242 Express...
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    1994 Crownline 250CR

    Was interested in an advertised 1994 Crownline 250CR express cruiser with a 5.7. I did some digging here and found the gut-retching thread about the 25 BR guy who found rot in the flooring and stringers. Heard mention of this on some other Crownlines. How widespread is the water damaged...
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    Opinion of 1998 Volvo Penta 5.7 SFI engine - from 1998

    I am looking at a 1998 Four Winns 25' Vista and it has a VP 280HP, 5.7 SFI engine. Other engines I am seeing in boats in my short list have twin 4.6 Mercury's. Which would you suggest? I read a tidbit that this VP engine may be an issue since it's a Ford engine that is no longer made and parts...
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    Single Engine on a 26-28 foot boat - help or hurt resale value??

    Just curious on the consensus of peoples perception on on the resale value (and ease of re-selling) a single engine vs twins on a 26-28 express cruiser. Think Rinker 26 or Four Winns 28. In my mind with gas prices the way they are people (in general) will think one engine is more cost...
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    mid 90's Mercury 3 cyl is leaking gas out of intake

    I am having an issue with a mid 90's 3 cylinder 40hp leaking gas. I pulled the intake cover and notice when I prime the bulb gas will ooze out of the intake port. We checked all the carb float valves and they look to be in good condition. We also adjusted the float levels. We blew into the...
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    axle bearings

    I have an older style integral hub type trailer wheel for an Elgin / Sears boat trailer. These are hard to find and I found a guy looking to get of 2 of these. The problem is my axle is 3/4" and the hubs/axle opening on these are 1". The guy said I could get different bearings and it would...
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    Need aluminum boat part - help?

    I have an older (1970?) 14' aluminum boat. The bracket / corner support that helps connect the transom to the side of the boat is broken in half and the other half was missing when I bought the boat. 2 questions: 1. Does this part have a specific name? 2. Where can i order these from? Thanks!
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    Evinrude fuel pump issues

    When I prime the fuel line, gas sprays out of the fuel pump where the cork gasket is. This motor is brand new to me - 1968 9.5 evinrude. The motor also needs to have the fuel bulb pumped or it will die out. I disassembled the fuel pump and did the blow test and could not blow into either...
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    What are these holes for? Pic included

    <br /><br />I have a 1985 Honda 7.5 hP that was shipped to me. I do not know the history of this.<br /><br />Anyhow, I canged the crankcase and lower unit oil and the hole shown in this pic (that is not my engine, but very similar) contines to leak an oil and water mix for 2-3 days after it has...
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    How to determine correct fuel line connector on Honda BF75

    I am in the process of trying to get an eBay engine to run. <br /><br />I had to purchase a new gas tank and fuel line. On the end of the fuel line that connects to the motor I installed a new Tempco Honda female fitting - assuming the fitting on the Honda is a Honda fitting. When I prime the...
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    B75 Honda 1980'a 4 Stroke quick question w/ picture

    <br />I hope the links shows the picture.<br /><br />I am in the process of trying to get an older Honda BF75 running. <br /><br />Looking at the engine I see near the bottom of the cab is a blank, unused nipple. Is this normal? The carb has a line coming from the fuel pump into the carb so it...
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