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    Installing new vinyl flooring

    I've got my deck all ready for the new vinyl flooring. Once I start to put everything back together, should I put caulk between the vinyl and the perimeter aluminum trim? I would think it would help keep the edge of the wood from getting wet and help keep the vinyl from loosening up. Also...
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    Honda 4 stroke 90hp prop question

    I have a 2001 Honda 90hp 4 stroke on my bennington pontoon. Pontoon is a 22 footer. I would like to see if I can get more speed out of it, right now I can pop up out of the water pretty quick. The prop that is on it now is stamped with D 3x13.5x15R. WOT I turn between 4900 t0 5000rpms. I can...
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    Wiring up a dual battery switch

    Hey everyone. I needed to buy a new battery for the pontoon for this season, so I figured it was a good time to upgrade to a dual battery setup, especially since I was planing on upgrading the stereo system with an amplifier. I ordered a blue sea battery switch (off, 1, 2, both) and 2 new...
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    40hp water pump kit, not finding it!!

    I have a 1997 40hp outboard and I am looking at ordering a new water pump kit. I am not finding my serial on the websites. Can someone help me out? My serial # is 0G514709 Thanks
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    Battery upgrade

    Hey guys, I need to replace my battery this spring and Im going to put in a dual set up. What is the best way to set it up? Should I wire them together and put a battery switch in? Perko Marine Dual Battery Selector Switch for Boat RV Motor | eBay Never had a dual set up, so Im not sure what...
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    Pontoon sound system, need your advise

    Hey guys, I have a 24' toon and looking at putting in new speakers and maybe an amp. I am not looking at spending a huge amount of money, looking to get the most bang for my buck. What would you guys recommend. I have a Kenwood marine deck now, bought it last year. I would like to put in...
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    Fogging cylinders ....cant get the plugs out

    I went to fog the cylinders and I cant seem to get the spark plug wrench on the plug. The manifolds are keeping the wrench from sliding over the plug all the way. How the heck am i suppost to get the spark plugs out to fog??
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    Went to winterize and I think my cooling system is plugged...HELP!!

    Hey guys. First off, I have a 5.7 mercuiser alpha one. Went to winterize my boat today (will be my first time winterizing a i/o) and put the muffs on it and wanted to let it run for a few and bring it up to temp, then I was going to fog the engine. I turned on my hose and started the boat up...
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    A great day on the water! Anyone else have a perfect weekend or day out??

    Just wanted to share my great day on the water. We went to Lake Michigan for the day. EVERYONE was on the water, but everyone was respectful of the other boaters and everyone was in a good mood! I think everyone was just in a great mood as our weather here in michigan has not been the...
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    Another iboater needing a name for his boat!!!

    I know you guys like to help come up with names for boats, and I am looking for one. Give me some ideas!! A little about me....... I do asphalt construction for a living My friends call me Bert (Rob, Robert is my name) Daughters name is Kenedi Wifes name is Kristi Drive a Ford Excursion 6.8...
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    Lake Michigan Labor Day weekend???

    Anyone going out on lake michigan this weekend? We are going out to South Haven MI on Sunday and spending the entire day on the lake. If your in the area......we will have to look you up!!
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    Half Pipe Thrash.....anyone have one??

    Just looking at maybe getting this inflatable towable. Anyone have the half pipe thrash? Here is a link. If you have one.....what do you think?? Do you like it...
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    How much play in outdrive is ok??

    Hey everyone. How much left to right play is ok in the outdrive? If I grab my outdrive and move it left and right, there is play in it before the steering wheel moves. Is this normal or is there a way to adjust it to take out the play?? Ohh yea......its the merc outdrive.
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    How much is this prop worth?

    My father has this prop that he had when he had his boat. It is a stainless 4 blade 24p merc bravo 1 prop that he bought (he doesnt remember what he paid....he thinks around $700-$800) He ran the prop for maybe 5 hours and was not happy with the results that he was looking for. It is just...
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    Took the boat to Lake Michigan today

    Finally got a chance to spend a few hours out on Lake Michigan today. Had a great time. I will be out there 2 weeks from today and going to spend the whole day out there. Anyone on here ever go out to South Haven, MI?? We are looking for some Lake Michigan boating friends! Here are a few...
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    Prop info and help needed!

    Let me first start with saying thanks to all in advance! This is such a great site. This is my first time posting in this section, but I am one that does not know much about props. Why would you want a 4 blade? pros....cons??? I have a 3 blade stainless prop on the boat now with a 19...
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    What inflatable towable to you have??

    Hey guys. As most of you know, I got my new boat last weekend and am looking at getting a new inflatable towable. What do you guys have?? The boat came with 2 round towable tubes, but I want to try something differant. Any suggestions?? I was kind of looking at this one...
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    South Haven Michigan??

    Anyone go out to South Haven?? Looking for some boating friends!!
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    Got my new boat yesterday

    Well, I went for it. What a great looking and running boat!! Cant wait til this weekend to take it out!! Tell me what you think!!
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    Boat size on smaller lakes

    I was wondering if a 24' bow rider is to large of a boat for some smaller lakes. I dont live on the lake, so I dont want to make any of the people on the lake mad. Its not that small of a lake, but non the less, what do you guys think??
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