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  1. Hogger

    Reupholstering seats, need foam filler

    Pulled the old upholstery off the seat cushions, and found a couple that have some cavities in the foam. It almost looks like it was eaten away somehow, but has a smooth surface. Is there any type of product to spray in there, then re-shape to the original design? Similar to expanding foam...
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    Lifejacket storage?

    What do you guys do with your lifejackets when you come home after boating? I hate leaving wet ones stored in the boat. And leaving them draped over the seats and gunnels just gets them in the way. You guys pull them out and hang them? Any nifty storage ideas for when your boat is stored?
  3. Hogger

    Need help with instrument panel labels

    I picked up a '95 Bayliner 1700. I'm in the middle of re-doing the dash panel, and need new labels for the switches. The old ones had faded and worn away, and looked like they were screen printed on the panel. So the problem is, the switches are very small, and close together. So I need labels...
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    What boat was that? Friends With Benefits movie.

    Anyone seen that movie? I'm not talking about the Chris Craft, but when they are at the beach house in L.A. there is a "boat" off shore that you get a couple glimpses at. It's a white boat, with a very modern design. Almost looks like it has smoke stacks on each side near the rear of it...
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    Oil filter cross reference.

    I can't seem to find a cross reference for Quicksilver 35-16595Q oil filter. Anyone know what the number might be for STP, or Fram, etc...?
  6. Hogger

    Need serious help. Getting water in oil.

    This has been an ongoing dilema with me, my wife and our local shop. They checked the boat out before we bought it, and they said the engine checked out fine, 200psi on all cylinders, ran great, etc... but the transom seal needed to be replaced, so we left it for them to fix. They then...
  7. Hogger

    What depth finder is this?

    Anyone know the brand? And if there is a users manual out there somewhere?
  8. Hogger

    Volvo Penta starter wiring help..... Another one.

    Was instructed to start my own thread, so I'm having the same issue as Rangerbarrow was. I'm just not sure where the purple wire goes. The shop forgot to replace it, I just found it loose. On the other post Don S posted a wiring diagram showing it connecting to the smaller terminal on the...
  9. Hogger

    1st time out. Engine died, and won't start.

    2003 carburated 5.0L VP. Had a shop go through the engine before we bought the boat a few months ago, they said everything looked and ran great. They winterized it. While we had it sitting in our garage, we have cleaned it, and I upgraded the stereo, and added a second battery with a...
  10. Hogger

    Anyone heard of Springfield Marine Company?

    I have their seats in my boat, but I need a couple parts. I've emailed them twice over the last week and a half. And their web site doesn't have a phone number. Anyone heard if they went under, got bought out? Anyone have a contact for them, or somewhere else I might be able to find their parts?
  11. Hogger

    How to remove powder coating.

    My wakeboard tower is powder coated, but we really like the look of the polished aluminum, and thought we might try it if we find a way to do it. Anyone know of an easy way to remove the powder coating? I have access to a sandblaster, but I've also read that it can hurt the aluminum. Also read...
  12. Hogger

    How to repair cracked upholstery

    Got a few spots on our upholstery that need some attention. Anyone suggest a good kit to repair these. or is there a "how to" somewhere.
  13. Hogger

    Blower ducting material

    I'm having a hard time finding the plastic type venting tubing, but I did find some dryer vent tubing. The stuff is make from what looks like aluminum. Anyone see any problems using this? Seems like it's a lot more durable than the plastic stuff.
  14. Hogger

    Blue Water owners unite!

    Who's got a Blue Water? Let's see, and hear about it. I have a 2003 Mirage with a Volvo Penta 5.0. Barewest tower, and I'm in the process of adding dual batteries, and upgrading the stereo.
  15. Hogger

    Wiring amplifiers with dual batteries. Neg. question?

    I've got dual batteries. #1 for starting, #2 for stereo. I have two amps hooked up to batt. #2, but one of the amps is closer to battery #1. Can I attach the ground from that amp to the neg. terminal of battery #1, with the power coming from battery #2? Any issues with this when my battery...
  16. Hogger

    Anyone own a Blue Water Mirage

    Can someone with a Mirage give me the inside dimensions of the compartment under the rear bench seat? Mine is in the shop right now, and I don't have access to it.
  17. Hogger

    Cost of LED lights ridiculous

    LEDs are pretty cheap. How do these companies justify charging $300, $500, $700 for transom LEDs? What am I missing?
  18. Hogger

    Need some help with hull paint, rub rail and window.

    Got my next project. It's a 2003 Blue Water Mirage. #1. The first pic shows some damage to the paint. It's almost like a clear coat over the paint(Is that what gel coat is?) and it's peeling off in quite a few spots. Some little bubbles, and a few areas like this one. How can I fix this...
  19. Hogger

    Swap Volvo Penta 5.0 to Merc. Looking for advise.

    I tried searching, but could find many specifics. Maybe someone could point me in the right direction. I'm looking at a boat with a 2002 Volvo Penta 5.0 that has a cracked block from freezing. Would the Merc. engine match up to the VP outdrive? I found that the alignment tool is the same, so...
  20. Hogger

    Can you remove gimbal bearing from inside the hull?

    While I wait to get the new engine, I'm doing a bunch of maintenance and repairs on the boat, and figure it's a perfect time to replace the gimbal bearing. With the engine removed, would it be easier to remove and replace it from the engine compartment side of the transom? Maybe instead of...
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