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    Reversed one of my batteries!

    There is no antidote for human stupidity. I was excited about a sunny day and suffered from a brain fart while connecting one of my batteries and reversed the polarity!! Result fried the alternator & regulator. Motor is a 1998 omc 454 fuel injected with vp dp outdrive. My quetion is about the...
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    New dinghy... Really small...

    Hi everyone, I just got a farely new Saturn SD230 (7ft 6in) to use as a dinghy for my 26ft deckboat and mostly for the kids to play with... For now we are powering it with a 45lb trolling motor but eventually we might like to get a gas outboard... Rated hp is 2.5... I am having trouble finding...
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    F5 to D6

    Hi everyone This is a question for all those savvy duo prop users... I currently have a 26 ft deck boat (chris craft 260 sportdeck) it is equipped with a vp454 with an f5 duoprop. I found locally a D6 duoprop at a good price... I am unsure about the compatibility/performance changes i can expect...
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    Seized VP duo prop

    Hi Everyone, I bought a 1999 Chris Craft 260 Sportdeck with an OMC 454 big block and a Volvo Penta Duo Prop outdrive with SS props. Boat/Engine/Outdrive ran great for the summer. I sent it for winterization and my mechanic is saying that the props are seized and this he can't change the oil in...
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    How many Cranking Amps?

    Hi Everyone, I have a big block 1999 454 OMC Cobra (7.4L). I am planning to buy a booster pack to keep in the boat as an added "insurance" even though I have dual batteries with a switch... How many amps should I get in the booster pack to be able to start this engine?:confused: Thanks J
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    for those around Toronto

    check out on http://www.sailincinema.com ... I am going with family (and kids) and friends :D Enjoy!
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    Tell us how old is your boat?

    Re: Tell us how old is your boat?
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    Tri-Axle Trailer on 4 wheels??

    Hi Everyone, I have a Tri Axle trailer, each axle is rated at 3200lb. So the total capacity on the trailer is 9600lb. My boat is 4800lb dry. So the trailer is working at about 50% capacity I was thinking on buying a spare tire for the trailer and then this thought came to my mind: if I had a...
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    Restoring Sunbrella cover - Need Advise

    Hi There, I purchased a 1999 Chris Craft 260 Deck Boat.:D It came with the original snap on cover made of sunbrella (it has tags that say it). However this cover has lost it water repellant properties, as it rained, the boat was all wet... is there any product that I can treat this cover with to...
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    What type of Engine do I have?

    Hi There! could anyone help me in finding out what type of engine do I have? and where can I find its specs? I read on the plate 74FHPBYC serial nr 101303621... It also says OMC by Volvo Penta Can I tell from there if it is carburated or injection?... too little knowledge here :confused:... see...
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    Sold my 175... now what?

    Hi Everyone, I have been an avid reader although not much of a poster... After owning my 175 for a couple of seasons and taking her to many lakes around Ontario, Canada I started to feel the 3-footitis syndrome... So I put her up for sale and a very fine gentlemen showed up and bought it without...
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