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    If its kosher, I have a for sale ad for a boat

    Not kosher here. Go to Boat Classifieds
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    loooking for bilge pump switch for 82

    I have an 82 Glastron SV191 deck boat. I am having trouble finding a replacement for a bad bilge pump/blower switch. It is a 3 position switch with "off" in the middle. Any ideas?
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    How to remove oxidation

    My 82 Glastron SV-191 looks pretty good but has significant oxidation on the matalflake at the bow. What is the best way to remove it and restore the shine?
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    Battery replacement, best choice?

    I just installed a stereo in my boat. I added a pair of 6x9s and a Bazooka 10" with 200 watt amp. I thought my battery was fine but it isnt. The amp/sub is too much. I dont want to break down so I want to add a GOOD battery. Have always heard good things about Optima and am thinking about...
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    repairing tears in boat seats

    I have a few tears in my boats seats. I am trying to stop the tears from getting any worse as well as protect the seat foam. It doesnt have to look perfect, just be effective. I am thinking about using Gorilla tape, any opinions on this or something similar?
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    several trailer questions

    1-I just got a 19.5' deck boat and the trailer has surge brakes. This is my first experience with surge brakes. I think I understand the principle well enough as to how the brakes work, but I want to make sure. When going down the road at any speed, the trailer kind of "jerks" forward when the...
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    Newbie prop questions

    I have an 82 Glastron 19.5 ft deck boat(SV-191). It has a Merc 5.7 and a merc "1" outdrive. I am unsure of the gear ratio and which prop I have. Can You guys tell me my gear ratio if I give the outdrives serial number? Also, the only numbers I see on the prop are a series of numbers near the...
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    Rough riding Glastron.

    i recently acquired an 82 Glastron SV-191 deck boat. So far I am very pleased with its performance but a little less satisfied with the way it rides. I believe Glastron calls the hull an "Aqua-lift", at least I think I read that. I have only owned fishing boats with V-hulls, so maybe this...
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    84 OMc 5.7 problems

    My buddy just bought an 84 deck boat with an OMC 5.7 I/O. The motor has blowby. Additionally, he took it out the other day and it got hot. 260ish hot. Water pump in the lower unit went out, he said. What is his best route to try and get it going for the summer, and then rebuild this fall? He is...
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    Owners manual for 82 Glastron SV191

    Guys- I have looked everywhere for an owners manual specific to my Glastron SV191 with no luck. Glastron sent me a PDF of a general owners manual but not one specific to my boat. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks. ETA- I posted this in the Glastron forum, but there is very little...
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    need owners manual for 82 SV191 deck boat

    Guys- I have looked everywhere for an owners manual specific to my Glastron SV191 with no luck. Glastron sent me a PDF of a general owners manual but not one specific to my boat. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.
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    power trim fluid??

    I have an 82 Merc 5.7 with Merc "1" drive in a Glastron deck boat. I cant find any where to check the fluid level for the power trim. Any one know where to look?
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    Repairing ski tow hook

    My buddy just bought an old deck boat in need of repairs. The first thing he wants to fix is the "eye" on the back. The one you use to hook your tow rope. It has been knocked out and replaced and caulked in. What is the best way to get this repaired so he can pull a tube with it?
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    Best way to repair tears in upholstery

    The deck boat I just got has a few tears here and there in the upholstery. Not bad enough to reupholster. What method is best to stop the tears from getting worse? I thought about Gorilla tape, maybe?
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    Pictures of your engine

    I would like to see how others blowers are set up on their merc engines. I have an 82 Glastron SV-191 with a Merc 5.7. My blower only has one side hooked to a hose. This hose goes to an exhaust vent on the starboard side. Shouldnt the other (intake side) of the blower be hooked to a hose as...
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    What RPM should my engine run @ WOT?

    I have an 82 Merc 5.7 260 HP with (I think) a Mercruiser "1" drive. I havent stayed in it for a real long time but it seems to top out around 3900 RPM. Peak power, from what I read, is 4300-4600 RPM. What do you more experienced guys think I should be running?
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    New boat owner with questions

    Hello, I am a new boat owner(again) and now own my first inboard powered boat. I have some general questions I hope some experienced owners can answer. It is a 1982 Glastron 19.5 ft deck (SV191) with a 260 HP Merc. I would like some tips on what, if any, problems were common with these...
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