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  1. MachSchnell

    Volvo Penta Leaking Sea Water Pump?

    Not exactly sure where to look first. I noticed a steady drip from the bottom of the sea water pump today - the arrow in the photo is pointing to the location of the drip. Lake George water is cooler, in the mid 60's now and the engine is running at 100-120 degrees max. Would anyone have some...
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    Need Help Identifying Steering Mounting and Options

    Well, spring is finally here and I've got one month to take care of a few remaining items to make this summer even better. I've got a slip on Lake George for the entire year and we're dropping our baby right after the lake thaws! Here's what the lake looks like today on Hall's realtime webcam...
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    Temporary hole repairs below waterline

    I have removed the remnants of the swim ladder that was destroyed by the former owner of our boat. The screw holes below the waterline are my biggest concern, but there are also some holes on the top deck where rain intrudes into the hull and trickles down onto my batteries. The boat is on dry...
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    Understanding battery cable gauge specs

    I'm not clear on the different gauges of battery cable. Can anyone offer some help on what the actual gauges mean? I'm thinking that 4 gauge is 1/4" of wire surrounded by insulation that makes the overall cable thicker than 1/4" Is 1 gauge cable a 1" thick wire surrounded by thicker...
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    Different dual battery and stereo approach

    I've gone through as many opinions as I can find, but have yet to see my idea described by anyone who wants to maintain starting power after sitting with the stereo on for a while. Many seem to stop at their favorite spot and switch to their accessory battery only (deep cell, small cell or...
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    Anchor Shackle - mount which way?

    Silly question, but better to ask right... Is the pin on the anchor shackle supposed to go through the anchor, or the chain? And, similarly, does the pin go through the thimble on the line or the chain? I've seen pictures both ways. My pin has to go through the chain on the anchor side...
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    Please help pick a color for our new canvas top...

    We need to create a new top for the Cobalt pictured below. The hull is white with broad black field fields and red pinstripe accents. The interior is light grey and white with black and red accents. I think we're going to go with a traditional soft top that snaps to the windshield for better...
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    Please help me identify this engine/outdrive

    I'm not sure where to look to learn the exact model and part numbers of my engine and outdrive. Can someone please guide me to locating the identifying part numbers on the engine or drive? I'd also love to know the best place to get the correct maintenance manuals. The photos below are from...
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    How do I accurately ID this DuoProp pair?

    Could someone please help me accurately identify my DuoProp pair? This photo is from my 1990 Cobalt with a Volvo/Penta 5.7L engine. Thanks for the help!:)
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    Hubs 101: Only the front hubs are warm?

    I picked up my new (used) baby from Lake George NY last Monday. Below is a photo of the rig with the matching trailer from Performance Custom Trailers. On the way home (325miles) I noticed that only the front hubs would get warm. All the bearings were freshly packed and a complete new brakes...
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    Gunwale strap necessary with transom straps?

    Is a gunwale strap necessary for towing if the transom has a pair already? I'm adding another pair to the bow eye, too. Thank you!:)
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    One flat safety concerns with dual axles?

    I have a 600-700lb dual axle trailer with a 3300 lb 1990 Cobalt 222 on it. This will be my first dual axle trailer. It was built to match the boat and now has four brand new tires, new brakes and freshly packed bearings. If one tire on a this dual axle setup goes flat, can it safely be driven...
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