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    Bogging down

    So essentially take the filter out if there is one and eliminate it? I will take a look and see what I find.
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    Bogging down

    It's the 4 cylinder 131A engine. When trying to run more throttle the inline filter empties out of fuel and then the engine starts to sputter and eventually stalls out. It will idle fine and run at slower speeds ok but if I want to add more power at all it then wants to die out. I had changed...
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    Bogging down

    So my boat is a 1988 Baretta with a Volvo Penta motor. I had an issue over the summer with it not getting fuel properly. I replaced the fuel pump, which is a mechanical pump. That seemed to fix the problem temporarily. The issue seems to be back again. I also installed a inline fuel filter after...
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    Anchor suggestions

    Thank you for your help. I just had a DUH moment when it just hit me how to do this. LOL. I guess I was reading into it more than I needed too. I watched the video and it appeared that the guy put the whole line out and I am thinking, what if I don't need to put out the whole line. The more I...
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    Anchor suggestions

    So if I am reading this correctly, it would require that I put the carabiner close to the end of the rode that I would keep in the boat? How much extra would you suggest? I think the rope I have is 100ft. I also just purchased a anchor shock, so I may try that first before I try this method...
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    Anchor suggestions

    Is there any way I can get some kind of pictorial to see what this looks like. I am trying to picture this based on your explanation but I am not quite sure what to do. I am sorry if I sound like a novice, but I am still learning the tricks of boating. Thanks
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    Anchor suggestions

    I am unsure what you mean by this. My boat does not have an anchor built into the bow of the boat. I have to climb up on top of the bow to put the anchor in and also retrieve it.
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    Anchor suggestions

    Thank you for your response. I have checked out that article and find it helpful, but I am unfamiliar with some of the terminology used in the article. I have more to learn.
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    Anchor suggestions

    I also found a claw anchor but it is 8 lbs with a 6.5 ft chain. It claims that this would hold a 17-24 foot boat. Does this sound accurate to any of you? I am also going to purchase a anchor shock to use with my anchor.
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    Anchor suggestions

    So I need to have 10ft of chain attached to the anchor before the rope? Right now there is about 3-4 ft of chain attached to the anchor and then the rope. Whatever is attached to it is what it came with when I purchased the boat. Plus what I have been reading on anchors it seems that they all...
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    Anchor suggestions

    I live near Lake Erie and it can get windy at a moments notice and the water gets choppy and if I do not want to drift too far then anchoring is necessary. I only anchor from the stern if the conditions are calm and I just want to stay in one place because we are just relaxing on the water...
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    Anchor suggestions

    I am definitely getting one of the anchor shocks. The looks like it can also help in keeping my boat more stable when it is windy. Thanks for the tip.
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    Anchor suggestions

    So I have an 18ft sport boat with a cubby, so no open bow which I now wish I had. My issue is using an anchor that I can toss over the boat that will still hold the boat yet not a pain in the butt to haul in. I have been climbing onto the bow to retrieve the anchor but this has become a real...
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    Bayliner floor replacement

    I would not take on more than you are comfortable with. I would also make sure that the floor can support the captains chairs before you make that leap. I was working on my boat today, A 1988 Baretta and was trying to find the vent tube for the fuel tank since I am having fueling issues when...
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    Filling with fuel issue

    Thank you to everyone for the helpful tips. I am going to try some of them before I go crazy with tearing stuff apart to see what may be happening. I do feel like there is a blockage of some sort. I believe the fuel gauge works properly, also aware that they fail but the gauge can even read...
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    Filling with fuel issue

    Thank you for this tip. I will try that and see if it helps.
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    Filling with fuel issue

    So I wanted to check on here first before I start tearing stuff apart to find the issue. When I try and fuel my boat the fuel wants to spill out the fill opening as if it is full but the gauge only says half a tank or even less at times. I have to fill it very slow in order to put fuel into the...
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    Centering boat on trailer (solo) without trailer guides? or DIY guide advice

    Practice makes perfect when loading the boat onto the trailer. I have had lots of practice when unloading and reloading my 18 foot boat and have a good system that works for me. I have side guides made of PVC pipe that are mounted to the trailer with ubolts that help centering the boat. I don't...
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    LOL, that is so true. I would watch the hottie all day and not care how long it took to dock or get into the water. Nothing better than watching a smoking hot hottie do anything.
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    I think people just need to have respect for others and simply ask if someone there before them are going in or out of the water and just wait their turn but that can only happen in a perfect world. I usually just try and wait my turn and go have fun either way. I am not going to let the Jerk...
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