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    Glastron GXL 235 anti siphon valve location?

    Once again, I feel stupid. I’m certain I should replace my anti siphon valve. It’s original on this boat I bought. I can’t figure out how to access it. The gas line into the fuel/water separator is obvious. Tracing back from this filter, the line goes from the engine bay forward into the...
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    2008 Glastron GXL 235, new 5.7 Mercruiser engine, bogging at 3000rpms

    Hi all. I have learned quite a bit about my boat since my very first posts here. Thanks for the tough love! :) My question today is, First run this season on my new 5.7L engine. Starts great and we head out. However, for the entire ride of about 60 minutes, if I would full throttle it, it...
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    MerCruiser v8 350 installed, exhaust note options

    Hi all. I have finally fixed by giant screw up and now have a gorgeous v8 MerCruiser engine installed. It’s a 2008 Glastron GXL What exhaust options do I have for this? Quiet when wake zone with full open on the lake sounds fun. Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Glastron tandem axle boat trailer question

    Hi all. I have a Glastron trailer that came with my boat. It's a tandem axle and I need to replace the wheel hubs, bearings, etc. I'm uncertain on the exact replacement parts I need. Is there a website you would recommend to lookup this trailer and get the correct parts? Thank you.
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    Exhaust manifold discovery?

    I don’t see any other issues on the block, and the motor runs well. However, I’m thinking this is not safe at all to use and must replace. Am I correct?
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    Exhaust manifold discovery?

    Good morning. With all the things I have learned about this boat I purchased, GXL 235 Mercruiser 5.0, I think I just found a serious issue. Hopefully I’m attaching a picture as well. Is this my exhaust manifold cracked?
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    Fluids for Glastron GXL 235 question

    Thanks for the help today!
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    Fluids for Glastron GXL 235 question

    Thank you. Is that the same fluid that goes into the power steering fill? (I’m new to this boat still)
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    Fluids for Glastron GXL 235 question

    I have the Mercruiser 5.0. The trim motor says “SAE J1171 Marine”
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    Fluids for Glastron GXL 235 question

    Just to add, it appears this is the trim pump, but I’m not certain what fluid is required. Thanks again for any guidance
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    Fluids for Glastron GXL 235 question

    Good afternoon. I’m still learning about my boat. There is a fluid reservoir I’m unfamiliar with. I see the oil and drive line lube locations fine. But, as I look into the engine bay, there is a reservoir in the far right that I don’t understand. Anyone know what other fluid I need to keep watch...
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    Battery tender for Glastron GXL

    Hi all. I’m hoping you might recognize this and have advice on what I need to buy. It’s connected to the batteries and I’m quite certain it’s for a tender.
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    ATV and moving boat around on stone

    How do I express the utility to my wife then? :) In case it matters, it’s only moving the trailered boat on the stone driveway into a garage or out again. Never launching, etc.
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    ATV and moving boat around on stone

    Will do, thanks for the quick replies
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    ATV and moving boat around on stone

    Shoot. Not was I was hoping to hear. I’ve really been eyeing the Sportsman. I’m still researching, any idea if the 850 or 1000 would help here? Or am I just being overly ambitious?
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