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    1979 140hp/3.0L idles good then bogs down and stalls in heavy acceleration

    Hey people, it has been a long time since I have been on here, and again, its because I have a problem. The boat starts up great, easy. After being in the water for a few days, once we got out of the no-wake area, I would give it gas, it would bog and die. start right back up, and if I...
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    OMC 140 and Stringer 400 Spare

    While I was killing time the other day, I stopped onto CL. I saw a post that said, "OMC140 seized, and outdrive" Dude is askin $200 for this. While I think that this would be a great deal, I also am wondering about the condition of the outdrive. I dont care too much about the engine, I know...
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    Small oil leak, and Milky bilge

    Hey guys, First off I wanna say that I am upset that I could not take the boat out one last time this year. I was trying to, but the opportunity never came up. So, as she sits now, I am waiting to get the winterizing done. I need the next paycheck to roll through. Hoping that the cold stuff...
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    Thinking impeller, but not sure....

    I cant find any information about this hole. I have a 1979 MFG Caprice, 140HP with Stringer 400. When I have her on the muffs, water comes out of this hole, but its not always a good stream. It will be weak for a little bit, but then get stronger. after she warms up some, it is kind of on and...
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    How to waterproof a LED PCB bar?

    Re: How to waterproof a LED PCB bar? Now we have the lights on the trailer. This is with the parking lights on. The LED`s are not wired into these. This is with my foot on the brake(or a cinder block) And finally with turn signal. Its not so easy to take a picture of the turn signal...
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    How to waterproof a LED PCB bar?

    Re: How to waterproof a LED PCB bar? This is, a picture of the trailer, and my dogs fighting over a piece of a stick. Man I wish that I could get back up-north one more time this year.... We camp close to the Dam Store. This is before I mount the LED`s onto the trailer.
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    Help me get information on this boat!!

    Re: Help me get information on this boat!! One other Picture of the engine and some of the transom. Thanks guys!
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    Help me get information on this boat!!

    Ok here we go. I saw this boat at the gas station/ repair shop today. The shop owner didnt know to much about it. He started asking me questions about it!:facepalm: So, I turn to all of you! Im not sure which forum to put this in so it goes here. If you guys want, move it. What I know, its...
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    Time on the boat/IBoats...

    As I sit here, watching IBoats for anything that I could relate to my boat, or engine, I am thinking about the time that I have spent on each.... I think that I have more time siting here on the internet, reading and chatting about boats, than I have actually out USING my boat!:facepalm: Now...
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    Photos of my good condition '75 Gypsy 16?

    Re: Photos of my good condition '75 Gypsy 16? Woosterken No, thats not what I was talking about. But I like the roller-bunk. Thats nice! Probly helps un/load so much faster! My set-up looks like this...[ The rollers are 2x2. The rear most and one in front of it, pivot together, then the two...
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    How to waterproof a LED PCB bar?

    :confused:I have a led bar in the garage. It has about 40 led`s on it. They all work. I would like to add this to the trailer. How do I make this electronic board waterproof? I asked my boss(who happens to be a licensed electrician) about this, and he said that there is a product to do this, but...
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    I need a new/back-up/towing prop

    I have been trying to do my research, and find out what prop that I need but I think that I still have to may questions before I can figure this out. I have a 1979 MFG Caprice, 17' bowrider, with 140HP, 400stringer. The prop on it now says 13x19. 3 blade. With this set up, I was able to get...
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    OMC 140 hp options

    I have a 1979 MFG Caprice with a 140 hp I/O. GM engine. I would like to know if there are any "bolt on" power up grades for this engine. I am new to you boating world, and all that I know about right now is the different props used to get better acceleration or top speed. I am not sure what...
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    1978 Shore Lander trailer Chrome Hubcap

    Re: 1978 Shore Lander trailer Chrome Hubcap After reading this post again, I thought that it would help if everyone could actually see what it was that I am talking about. So, there it is. I am hoping that someone out there has one of this hubcaps. I am really hoping that you would like to...
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    3.0L GM 140Hp running temp

    I just read a post about a different engines running temp, so now I have to ask. I ran my motor hard and it got up to about 180 pretty quick, but it stayed there. The next day, early morning when I started her up, it was still around 160, and went up to 180 within a few minutes. Is this running...
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    Trim not working...

    We took the boat out on the Au Sable river this last weekend, and had a great time. Found out much about her. Our 1979 MFG Caprice, 140hp OMC, with OMC400 outdrive, got us moving around the lake at damn near 40 mph, around 4200rpm. I think that this is about normal, please tell me if its not...
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    1978 Shore Lander trailer Chrome Hubcap

    As the post states, I have a 1978 Shore Lander trailer. Single axle. When I bought the boat& trailer, there was no spare for it. Doing research online, and calling my local shops, I couldnt find the same type rim that is on this trailer. The rim is a 13" x 4.5" rim with a almost solid...
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    "Strong" steering wheel

    Like every other one of my post starts, I have a 1979 Caprice. To my knowledge, everything on her is original. Under slow speeds, the wheel is tight, had to fight it a little to weave through the people crowding the launch. Cruising speeds, it seemed ok, a little touchy maybe, but i didnt have...
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    Beaching MFG Caprice

    I have a 1979 Caprice. I am looking to go camping on the AuSable River soon. When I went with my brother, we would beach the aluminum boat right at the campsite. Everyone there does it, with every type of boat. I know that its not the best for the hull, but its pretty much the best option. The...
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    Boat owner for 2 months, first time on water(under power) today!!

    I guess I should start at the beginning. While on vacation, the wife and I decided to purchase a boat. We (mostly I) had been talking about it for a while, and we saw a boat in great condition, hull and interior, and the motor in very good condition. Just needed alittle love. The boat..... 1979...
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