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  1. jimbo_jwc

    Changing exhaust bellows without removing outdrive .

    Since I've started doing most of my repairs after retiring I soon have learned an easy way to do the exhaust bellows after three failed attempts so I'll describe the way that worked best for me . You take a round 3/8" bungee cord and wrap it tight in the corrugated valleys ,wrap a small amount...
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    1984 Bayliner 2550st

    My neighbor got one that was rough but when I helped him go get it was still solid underneath ,still was runnable and he only had to put in lower unit water pump impeller . It had the same motor set up other than Volvo outdrive as my 79 fIberform a GM 5.0 liter 228 Hp .
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    Out run its wake with this hull ?

    I'm surprised how flat this boats wake is at WOT , seems like there is not much of the boat in the water . I noticed in the one pic you can see three distinct trails in a really clean lake .I realy love this little old boat .I just wonder if its making one at speed for the times I spend in no...
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    Is this sterndrive worth a 2 hour drive?

    No Title My old one was the 228 w 5.0L w lift rig 15X15 prop and the SEI 106 is what I replaced it with .
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    Is this sterndrive worth a 2 hour drive?

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    Mistical Indian Flute Tribute

    https://www.facebook.com/yhtst/videos/1839170322968134/
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    Rust has broke loose what all should I check ?

    Repowered from 20 some years ago first water and fuel and it started and ran water temp Ok .Changed out drive from shifting problems and lost flow volume ,Pulled hose from top of thermostat housing and casting was cracked for the hose , order one then pulled to find this cast iron flakes in stat .
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    Craigs list and been in barn for 20yrs gets me every time .

    Right hear is where they will be getting rid of my 20year old treasures .
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    Craigs list and been in barn for 20yrs gets me every time .

    Craigslist and barn finds that have been in there for 20+ years get me every time .
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    Craigs list boat with prop and motor description on Title .

    Was listed on title as 250hp Chrysler on 15 ' boat and had to look at and it followed me home . No HP or weight capacity tag on boat or flotation ,just 4 seats ,fiberglass hull,motor and prop. Buy it and discovery begins . It has 74"x34" Prop ,1976 500ci Cadillac motor , 2002 Rivermaster...
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    It Was A Bit Rough Out There Yesterday

    No Title This is from day before with all the rain and its muddy wonder what its going to look like with wind displaced water ?
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    antique and historical license for boats in ohio

    Wish we could have as mine is a motor vehicle A vehicle (from Latin: vehiculum[1]) is a mobile machine that transports people or cargo. Most often, vehicles are manufactured, such as wagons, bicycles, motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses), railed vehicles (trains, trams), watercraft...
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    Kicker mount on swim deck.

    Kicker motor is only 4.5 hp and cavitation plate is at water line , It has held up good without screws coming loose on the platform , I tilt back running WOT ,snug steering bushing on it pointed straight and can steer with IO ..Its clamped to a piece of 1 1/2 oak with U bolts to the platform...
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    Kicker mount on swim deck.

    No Title This works good for my style of fishing .
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    Is this Rare ? not yet Starcraft owner/fan

    It looks like a little Water Tour Boat kinda neat . http://http://zanesville.craigslist.org/boa/4394972346.html
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    Kicker steering to I/O

    Re: Kicker steering to I/O I don't need as light tension on kicker steering bushing keeps straight and at trolling speeds the I/O steers good enough . When fishing Im back there can hand operate . Have used to even load on trailer with kicker and really like this fuel sipping set up but when...
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    The stuff you find around an old shop !!!

    Re: The stuff you find around an old shop !!! Was still running this boat till a couple years ago , hoping he found cowling for this hemi.
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    Boats are constant learning Devices .

    Found out that 5 1/2 inches of snow with rain ice topping didn't tear up mooring cover . Just need a winter supporting pole that's not adjustable as it reached its load . Plastic lawn leaf rake works good for shoveling off of . Window weights kept tarp tight even with rope around and high winds...
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    Cavitation By Design - Gimmick or Not

    Re: Cavitation By Design - Gimmick or Not I bought one that has square holes and wondered about if they sold different plugs for it . I was able to find the hub kit . There is no branding on the one that I found . These are still available so must work on some applications . Prop Size;14" X 19"...
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    Best winterizing technics after this winter ?

    Cant wait to hear how everybody's technic worked after seeing my new RV antifreeze sitting outside new unopened gal jugs seemed frozen fairly solid with jug expanded in Ohio -15 this AM ? I followed the air can't freeze and drained but not pulling the engine water pump hose I hope all I can...
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