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    how does this sound

    hi guys, i have a 17 foot glastron sx175 (2005) with 3.0l VP and sx drive i have a 14.25 dia x 19 inch pitch 4 blade ss solas prop and my wot is 4200 with two slim adults and full fuel tank, otherwise no weight on board, at my wot im doing 64 kmph confirmed by gps thats about 40...
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    school me on pop up cleats

    hi guys i have a 17 foot Glastron that has raised mooring cleats on the vertical part of the hull about a 1/3 of the way back from the bow, these are only ever used for fenders and mooring to a jetty at the boat ramp, never used for long term mooring as they stick out and could hook someone...
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    am i one the right track??

    i have a 2005 glastron sx175 bowrider, and i need to remove the rub rail insert, its been pushed in, in a couple of areas while doing the left hand side i also un screwed the rigged rub rail base, and saw that the deck is only screwed to the hull, there doesn't appear to be any backing board...
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    trailer winch strap advice

    hi i want to change out the wire winch cable on my boat trailer to a strap (seat belt stuff) style. i have bought the appropriate strap but there are no mounting instructions, at the winch drum end the belt is doubled back on its self and stitched so i have a bunch of options i could get a...
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    i have to replace my shift cable

    hi all, this is what ive done, tell me if i have missed something. my new to me 2005 Glastron with 3.0l VP and sx drive is difficult shifting into reverse and REALLY difficult shifting back to neutral. so i disconnected the linkage to the carby to isolate the gear shift cable, and its still...
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    3.0l idle air screws ?

    hi guys i have a 2005 VP 3.0l with holley 2bbl ive drilled out the caps covering the idle mixture screws and i dont know if i did it or if one was already broken but on one idle mixture screw half the head is broken off, by that i mean that where the screw driver slot is half is gone, as i...
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    idle mixture on a VP 4 Banger

    high, can anyone tell me, have you tried removing the plugs over the idle mixture screws on the Holley 2bbl carby on the 3.0l VP motor ( in my case a 2005) i have a new to me Glastron bow rider with this motor and i have noticed that it is a little rough idling at idle speed and at 1200 / 1500...
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    whoops i committed the cardinal sin

    got rid of my 32 footer and bought a little 17 foot bow rider Glastron sx 175 anyway checked it over thoroughly water tested it checked oils etc its only a cheap boat it ran well seemed to idle ok......... so brought it home gave it a real good clean up and real happy with my work, now for...
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    which one should i buy

    hi i,m looking at two boats, a stingray 18sx and a glastron sx175 both the same price same age (2005) both the same power, 3L VP and sx drive both look good i know that these are entry /mid level boats but what is the general opinion on quality between the two i know there are better more...
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    mercruiser 3L 135 hp

    are these motors ok?? ive had varying reports to this question, ive heard they are noisey, vibrate , have exhaust manifold issues etc and every one says vet a V either 6 or 8 what do you think, is the VP version better than the Merc or doesnt it matter, i know the VP uses a Holley carby. im...
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    how do they go

    hi can anyone give first hand experience as to how 4 cylinder mercruiser/VP,s go in 18 foot bowriders?? like for instance the Mariah 18sx or the sea ray 185 sport maybe max 4 adults on generally protected bay waters seems to me a compromise with to little power with the 4 cyl and to much...
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    woops

    got a letter to day from the recievers, the marina where i moor my boat has gone belly up. alot of boats have been disappearing dont know if thay are going to cheaper marinas or sold, one house boat i see is now mooring out in the channel, along with a lot of other boats of all shapes and...
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    enough power

    hi i,m coming from a twin engine 32 footer to a bowrider, is a 4 banger enough to power an 18 footer one boat ive looked at is a Stingray 185LS. now i know there is no substitute for cubic inches and i know there are a million opinions on whats the best boat, BUT my question stands i have...
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    i upset a guy on the weekend

    heading home from our favourite spot we were following, not to closely a guy and his two sons in a 16 foot tinny we were doing about 26 mph and he seemed to be having some fun as the water was choppy from other boats (oh we have a 32 foot sports cruiser type boat) and he was standing and...
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    running a little rich

    hi all i have two Mercruiser 4.3 efi motors, (TBI) and i think they are both running a little rich especially at idle and start up when first started from cold they are both a little smokey, smell rich also on one i think the IAC may be sticky, as it doesn't idle up and then return to normal...
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