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    Help with Post??

    Does anyone know why I can't place a post in the engine forum, when I try I get this message. Does anyone know how I can fix this?:eek: AngelC, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to...
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    Katherine's Landing to Hoover Dam??

    What's up my fellow boaters! Does anyone know how long the run from Katherines Landing to Hoover dam is? miles/hours? at cruising speed? I going to laughlin next weekend and want to put in at Katherines and cruise down to Hoover Dam. I plan to put in early am and just make the run on a full...
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    I/O vented holed props or not????

    Hey fellows.......I recently swaped out my damaged 3 blade aluminum 19pX14.5 prop with an exact size turning point legacy, but this one had vented holes. I have a 20ft boat with a 5.0GL I/O SX drive 220hp. I was happy with the prop that came with the boat when I bought it all except for at of...
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    Do most change out raw water pump anually??

    Do most change out raw water pump anually?? I was told that it is recommended to change out the raw water pump every year. I just feel like it would seem like it wouldn't have to be changed so often as I don't drive it like a car nor do I run it in salt water. I just want to here what you guys...
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    Water Pump??

    I was told by a local marine service that the there are two water pumps on my engine. They told me that one of them should be changed annualy. Is this true? I've never heard that before. I have the Volvo Penta I/O 5.0Gl
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    Cracked Ski Locker Hatchet??

    Hey fellows.......Just wanting to know if anyone has had to replace the ski locker hatchet? I some how broke mine it has a crease right down the middle and is a weak spot on my center deck that we walk over constantly. My boat is only a year old. Does anyone know if something like that is...
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    Prop under perfoming??

    Hey fellows, Just got in from lake perris. Went out today with my son to test out the new prop. It was just him and I and a Half of tank of gas. I was running the stock volvo 14.5 x 19 aluminum prop until I scraped it up. So then I went and ordered the exact same size in the Turning Point...
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    Lake Mead boat/camp??

    Hey fellows, I've only boated at Havasu and never on a holiday. I've been wanting to go check out Lake Mead; I here it is very nice that way. I have my first trip planned out their for the third week of April. I'm looking to go camping. I've camped their before but never boated. Can anyone...
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    Any Iboat members from my area??

    Hey fellows, Just looking to find out if there are any members out in or near my area. Just trying to find some new body of waters and maybe you guys in my area can help. I'm in Southern CA. Orange County. Anybody out this way?? Thanks,
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    Brakes on trailer smoking??

    I have a question about my trailer. It is fairly new and well maintained. I was towing my boat today and I noticed a burning smell. At first I thought it was my SUV but when I got to the house and when I parked I had noticed the smoke and smelled some burning comeing from around the wheels on...
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    Amp for Stereo??

    Hey Guys, Has anyone here ever mounted an Amplifer for your stereo system in the engine conpartment?? I've been told by some that it gets to hot and that the moisture would eventually damage the amp. Problem is that on my boat I really don't have an extra conpartment to mount the amp. I have...
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    questoion about the cables for batteries??

    Hey Guys, How's it going out their? I have a question about my battery cables. Do I have to buy marine grade cable? or can I get by purchasing 4awg from an Auto parts store? My local Napa Auto Parts sells the cable by the foot and puts the eyelids on for me for about $1.99 a ft. verses West...
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    Need help building marine speaker boxes??

    Hey fellows, Has anyone or does anyone know what material I can use to build two separate speaker boxes for 10"inch speakers. I can't use particle wood beacuse it would soak up the water and eventually fall apart. The boxes are only going to be about 14"inches wide by 8"inches high and about 8"...
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    Need help with wiring a second battery??

    Hey Fellows, I'm on to my second project for the winter. I'm adding a second battery. I have the blue top optima that I'm going to add. I bought the selector switch. Just need help or an exact diagram for wiring up the second battery. These are some pics of what I am working with...
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    Can't install my new Smart Tab :(

    Hey Fellows, I just got my smart tabs yesterday and was planning on installing them in the morning. Went to take a look at the transom where I'll be screwing the plate in; and noticed that my bunkers are hanging out to long.They are about 2"inches over. I do have about 6"inches in-between the...
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