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    Draining manifolds & block '92 5.7L Bravo?

    I have a 1992 5.7L Bravo and I'm trying to winterize. I fogged the engine and now I'm trying to drain the block and manifolds. I can't seem to locate drain plugs. Both manifolds have heater type hoses coming to the bottom side. Should I pull these to drain or is there a plug or petcock? As for...
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    RIB Off Season Storage

    I have a Zodiac YL275 RIB(no trailer) and I was wondering the best way to store it for the off season.Room in the garage is not a problem.Could it be stored inflated just sitting on the concrete floor or should it be in some sort of cradle either on the floor or suspended from the trusses? I...
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    Towing RIB-High or Low

    I have a Zodiac YL275 rigid bottom that I have to tow for the rest of this season behind my 28ft cruiser. I can either attach the tow line at the boat end to the 2 rear corner cleats near the gunwales or from the towing attachements on the transom under the swim platform just above the...
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    Johnson Ser#?

    I can't find the info plate any where on my 8hp Johnson.I have gone over it with a fine tooth comb. All I can find is a serial # on the block 396556CAV1.Can any info be gotten from this.I believe the engine is a late 80's. Thanks.
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    Zodiac Air Pressure

    I'm trying to get a feel for the right air pressure in my YL275R. It says it should be 3.4 psi. I don't have a gauge and am using a cheap foot pump that seems to pump it up in short order.Is there a rule of thumb for getting close to the correct press, like should I be able to sit on the tube...
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    Zodiac YL275R Trim?

    I recently purchased a 2000 Zodiac YL275R RIB and put a 1989 8hp Johnson (15" shaft) on her.This was the max recommended hp.With just me (215lbs) and the 5 gal gas can it took about 6 to 8 seconds to plane then it went like the wind and was quite sensitive to tiller movement.When my wife got in...
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    YL275R Zodiac valve troubles

    I just purchased a 2000 Zodiac YL275R.On 1 of the tubes when I remove the outer valve cap the tube deflates(rapidly) while on the other side I have to push in on the spring loaded inner valve to deflate the tube.The troubled valve seems to be spring loaded like the other side and I see no...
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    1987 20 hp johnson fuel mix?

    I just picked up a 1987 20hp Johnson outboard (Model#CJ20CRCUR) Just wondering if someone knows the correct fuel/oil mixture. Thanks.
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    Chartplotters

    I'm thinking of purchasing a chartplotter for my 25ft cruiser(used on inland waters)My budget is around $1000 dollars.I'm thinking of Raymarine's RC435.Does anyone have any comments on this unit or recomendations for any other units.Depth sounding is not required. With so many units out there...
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