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  1. BoatMyAssOff

    Replacing Drum Brakes

    I have a 2002 Escort Trailer and the drum brake cluster is badly rusted. While replacing the bunk carpets this weekend, I noticed a lot of grease on the inside of the wheel rim, assuming the inner bearing is leaking. I was thinking of replacing the entire thing -> Drum + Cluster + Hub +...
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    FULL Boat Covers - Down to Trailer Level?

    My boat is parked outside and I'm looking for a cover that goes down to the trailer. The Socal sun is fading the side of my boat, and ideas of advice is greatly appreciated!
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    Replacing the Exhaust Manifolds Risers on a 5.0 V8?

    My Mercruizer service center just let me know that they needed to replace the Exhaust Manifolds cause they found water on cylinder 5/7 while performing the annual. I was quoted $1900.00 just for parts. Is this a relative simple job to do for a person with average mechanical skills?
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    2002 5.0 V8 Mercruizer, knocking engine noise?

    Help, I have a 2002 Maxum 1900SR with an inboard 5.0L V8 Mercruizer motor that has approximately 150 hours on it. When its idling (low rpm), I hear this knocking sound, maybe valve rockers? I belief they are hydrolic, so is it due to the low oil pressure at idle? Should I have this looked at...
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    Houseboat Camping - Lake Mead

    I would like to rent a houseboat for Memorial weekend at Lake Mead. I would like to stay on the boat, and tow my boat (bowrider) behind it. Would appreciate any advice and tips, thanks.
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    Stern drive service, what and how often?

    Hi, I'm new to inboard motors, and would like to know what is required to service the stern drive? Do they have to remove it to check the internals? What about the impeller, can you visually check it? I don't believe the previous owner did anything to the boat, I bought it with 67hours on the...
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    Lake Isabella/Pyramid/Piro/Havasu -- Wakeboarding/Skiing/Camping

    Can anyone give me advise on camping/skiing/wakeboarding at these locations. Trying to decide where we can go for Memorial Weekend....I'm in San Diego, I know, it's a long tow, but the bearings have been done :)
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    Pro-Flushional to Flush (Advice)

    I have a stern drive motor and I use one of these to flush the motor: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FLU101 Problem: The water coming out of the engine flows strongly on the side that the hose is connected too. On the other side the water flow is less, as a result that side the...
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    Hour Meter on Maxum 2002 1900SR

    I have an hour meter on my dash and a new symbol appeared on the digital display. Two arrows pointing towards each other....does anyone know what they mean? It's not alsways displayed, intermittend....
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    GPS for boating/diving

    Looking for a GPS for boating/diving. I'm sure you guys have suggestions, please let me know....thanks. Looking at this one... www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60csx/
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    Securing scuba tanks in a Maxum 1900SR?

    Any ideas?
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