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    ? putting a new engine in a waverunner

    I can get an '03 waverunner on a single trailer for about a grand model is '03 Kawi stxr 1200 it is in brand new "looking" condition - so is the trailer but the engine is apparently blown - 90 hours So, some questions what would a new engine (complete) cost and where would one get this...
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    Great to get the Kids out first time this year.

    Last year I bought a new bowrider to trailer it to anywhere I want to take it. I wanted to connect more with the kids who are growing up so fast. I finally got out for the first time this year ---- it's been so busy since my 'ex boss' was let go and I stepped into his spot. That put a monkey...
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    Public boat ramps are so much fun

    At Lake Hopatcong NJ this past weekend - saw my share of my great fellow boaters at the ramp there. Busy of course, people cutting in front of everyone - mostly the bass tournament fisherman. One of these 'pros' tied up to the dock (ie waiting line to get off the water) - and proceeds to clean...
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    onboard battery charger for dual battery setup

    Last fall when I picked up the new Regal 1900, I had the dealer install a second battery and battery '1/2/all' perko switch. It's a trailered boat, and I want to have an onboard charger put in so I can keep the batteries good between outings while sitting in my driveway. I assume that the...
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    volvo penta sx-a drive, serial # A136504 - Parts Catalog?

    Been trying to find the find a parts catalog so I can easily identify the part numbers etc for certain parts I need to re-install the out-drive this spring - specifically the alignment tool, gasket, o-rings, 6 locking nuts, drive paint and spark plugs - Can't seem to find part numbers online...
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    NJ boater looking to use boat in NY lakes....

    Does anyone know if there are any issues with me trailering my boat up to the NY lakes - like the Finger Lakes etc ?
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    Volvo Penta SX drive - air bubbles when changing gear lube

    I got some air bubbles into the gear lube when I changed it for winterization I would say about a good 5 or 6 pumps were about 1/2 air - using one of those quart handpumpers I did get the full 2.85 quarts into the drive though and the dipstick shows full Is it best to drain and put back in...
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    Note of Thanks for the help and advice on winterizing.

    Just wanted to say thanks for the help and advice given to me on this forum. I winterized my motor and drive and saved somewhere around 600 bucks. Thanks to all, especially Don S.
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    external fuel tank for winter fuel mix question

    2011 4.3GXi-J - fuel injected during winterization, I used a portable 3 gallon fuel tank - did the winter mix - of 50:1 two stroke/stabil/gas - I disconnected existing boat's fuel line at the fuel pump, hooked up the portable tank to the fuel pump - using a new fuel line with a primer ball on...
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    2011 4.3GXi-J SX drive...

    about 2 weeks ago I emailed my boat's service department with some questions that I finally got the answers back from them. in the last week or so, I posted some questions related to what I sent to the deal. The answers are in bold below - now I'm not looking to question anyone's integrity on...
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    maintenance free gimbal bearing

    2010 GXi-J / SX drive if it's true that my 2010 volvo has a maintenance free gimbal bearing - would it be advisable just to grease the driveshaft "only" when reinstalling the drive - or perhaps to put a light coat of grease on the outside of the gimbal by hand before reinstalling the drive...
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    Any issue with leaving the drive unit off for the winter

    taking the drive off to do service/maintenance for the winterize any reason it 'has' to go back on and then leave it on for the winter ? I'll close up and cover the back end of the boat over the winter engine 4.3GXi-J drive SX-A
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    4.3 VP GXi-J - engine flush and fuel pump hose question and antifreeze

    I probably should wait til I get home to read my manual before posting these questions.... but.... 1) On the left side of my engine i have a flush connection, I remember the sales person telling me you connect a normal garden water hose to it and run the engine for a few minutes to clean out...
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    great... picked a great weekend to winterize - with 3-5 inches of snow coming

    was 90% sure of how to winterize, took an extra week to ask some questions and postponed winterizing till this coming weekend... 3-5 inches of snow coming Saturday - supposed to be right at 32 degrees but not for very long according to weather.com Sunday is in the 50's I assume I don't have to...
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    4.3GXi-J manual / winter mix / and meaning of GXi-J engine description questions

    There was a previous thread, where service manuals were posted for download - based on that I had some questions.... the original post from Don S. is in bold, my questions are below Originally Posted by Don S From the sounds of it, you never found the links to download free oem SERVICE MANUALS...
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