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    3 XL700 questions-please help

    We just bought it for 2000 and it is an '01 model. The oil injection has been blocked off. 1. the "spout" on the SIDE does not have any water coming out of it. SHOULD I HAVE WATER COMING OUT? If so, where should I start and will it hurt to run it the way it is? 2. he said run 40:1...
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    help with trim education?

    sold our 85 bayliner that we just put the lower unit down on and used. now trim at all. now have a 95 bayliner and want to be sure I have the proper starting and operating info. starting: do I first start it in the all the way up position and then lower afterwards, or lower part way and...
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    anyone have 2050??

    just bought a 95 2050 LS with the 5.0 and curious if anyone else has this boat?? I feel it might be overproped with a 23 so thought i'd see what anyone else was running
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    cracked block......

    I've got an '85 bayliner capri 1950 with the 5.0 in it. I have winterized it 4 times now and last fall when I did it we were getting ready to move so I stuck the bottom two plugs back in and forgot to take em back out. started up just fine the other night with the exception of water POURING...
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    pwc lights

    now not to be out regularly, as i wouldn't think safe, but want to be able to go from island camping or friends houseboat back to ramp with proper lights at night. i don't want to hardwire them. anyone rigged anything up??? i've found some battery operated lights on here and also on ebay for...
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    did i hurt anything????

    i was running along and notice a funny noise so i shut it down and sat for a minute. started it back up and same thing so i killed it quick and flagged down a buddy and said i thought i'd need a tow. i was in the water already though so reached down to the intake grate and there was half a...
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    need help quick with trailer lights

    when the headlights are turned on, both side marker lights and both tailights come on. however I don't have any turn signals or brake lights?? I've tried with two different trucks today and same situation. where do I need to look??!! thanks in advance.
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    hydro-turf options?? ne others?

    I just don't know if the wife will let me splurge 100 for hydro-turf. is there anything else on the market that I can put down as we are missing all but the rear piece?? We are looking for purple if that matters on the deals you guys know of!
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    97 waveraider

    so i prob shoulda asked b4 buying, but came across this rig for a decent price and thought i'd see what you guys thought of this for a first ski to get started on. let me know. anything to watch for or preventative??
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    looking at a couple skis, any help with either of these??

    first one is a 96 kaw 750 ZXI. is this a solid base for an older model? the second is a 94 polaris sl750. it needs a fuel pump, battery, and a crank. is this worth putting any money in?? any idea what I'd be looking at at the shop for that work?? My wife and I have a boat but are...
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    for sale forums

    can anyone help point me in the direction of a forum more specific to pwc that have a classifieds section with them?? I am just trying to find all the best resources to locate a used rig. thanks in advance
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    lube color

    tough question for the pros here I know, but... I am trying to be sure that I don't do any damage that I can easily prevent. I have an 85 5.0 OMC 800, and is it alright to use the mercury lube in the 3 housing areas?? It is a green/blue color and what I've put in the last 3 changes was always...
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    gen maint help

    I will admit that I am completely new to boating still after 2 summers of owning. I have changed the oil about 5 times by self, drained and fogged each winter on my own, re-upholstered, added a cd player and speakers, and also changed lower unit oil a few times (the wrong way i think).<br /><br...
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    gen maint help

    I will admit that I am completely new to boating still after 2 summers of owning. I have changed the oil about 5 times by self, drained and fogged each winter on my own, re-upholstered, added a cd player and speakers, and also changed lower unit oil a few times (the wrong way i think).<br /><br...
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    wrangler TJ

    soooo.......... i know that it is not advised as many on here are saying, but...<br /><br />About 2 years ago I used my 97 TJ sport with the same inline6 to pull my 19 foot bayliner with a 305 and no trailer brakes. <br /><br />i used this to pull many times at a distance of about 30 miles. I...
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    light Q and what gear??

    i am prepared to be crucified if these are dumb questions, but....<br /><br />how big of a deal is it to NOT unhook trailer lights before dunking them in when unloading?? <br /><br />also, I have been reading alot about guys leaving their trucks in 1st and shutting off on the ramp. i am...
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    97 dakota pull truck??

    i am looking at a 97 exteneded cab dakota with the magnum v6 which is a 3.9. it is four wheel drive and just wondering if anyone has pulled with this vehicle?? my boat is only 2 miles from the lake, so not worried about just that far really and with 4 wheel should make it up any ramp. <br...
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    what battery?? will this one work?

    i have a 19 foot bayliner with a 305 in it. the battery that is in it has the numbers 875 and 205 i believe. is this about the right battery?? it has needed a charge about each time out since i bought the boat so i was looking for a new one. i found one at walmart that is a 625 but then 500...
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    transom eye hook

    i have an 85 bayliner that the upper part is secured to the lower by screws. i am looking for something to pull toys better than the eyelets down by the lower unit. <br /><br />1. do i need to stay below the bumper line to mount, or is up above still going to be alright??<br /><br />2. the...
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    airhead rip II tube-

    anyone have any experience with this towable?? it looks like it would be alot of fun. It has an open back and fins on the underside to make it steerable. just wondering if anyone had used. i have had the big bertha tube, a couple other tubes, one of the flat saucer type tubes, but looking...
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