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    Waterproof dust caps

    Are you sure the water is getting ion from the front? Mine seem pretty water tight. I popped for new covers with extra rubber caps when I did my axle refurb recently. I also got the tool to install them, that made them go on SO easy with one hit and no distorting, still look pristine. If the...
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    Boat Names

    I think my latest boat's name is "No Bad Days". If not officially then I am using it as nickname for now...
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    So, what did you do today?

    We got an HOA do-better notice and had to redo the gate a couple of weeks ago. Landlord paid time&materials, got about $15 per hour so won't quit my day job just yet... :)
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    No denying I have a Sofa Boat now

    I have a bench seat all across the back in my latest boat. It is very comfortable, and fully upholstered so not unlike a couch or sofa I guess. And the bottom seat and part of the backrest pulls out into a sofa bed, kinda weird. They lift up from the back to reveal large storage bins.
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    Getting Critical Server error when accessing Forums main page and others

    Today I began getting Critical Server Error -- Check back in 24 hours when trying to get int to forums.iboats.com. I could get in by going to iboats.com and clicking Advice. Then once in every so often when trying to enter a topic would get the same thing. I am pretty sure my dues are paid...
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    2002 Mercruiser 4.3MPI surging at top RPMs after running a while

    While testing the new prop another problem showed up about 30 minutes in. At first all was great, throttle response was good, no surging, could cruise at 4600 - 4800rpm for minutes at a time. Then it began to cut out and surge at anything above 4600, then 4400 then 4000. It seemed to "allow"...
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    Tower of power serial #

    I had a 1980 Mariner 90hp I6. The serial number plate was inside on the transom pivot between the big motor clamps.
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    Need help with Mercury High Five replacement

    I have a 4.3MPI with a Mercury 19p high 5 prop in the 19 foot bowrider in my sig. It can hit the rev beeper too easily, even for a light load. My thinking would be a 3 blade stainless of some ilk with a 21p. However when I went thru a Prop Wizard with the boat model and year and engine it came...
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    Bow hitting winch post when putting boat on trailer.

    Some visuals for the placement I am thinking of...
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    New to me (First boat) 2000 Bryant 196

    I forgot I had taken a good Pic of the Radio already. It is a Sony CDX-M10.
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    New to me (First boat) 2000 Bryant 196

    I will try to remember to measure the cooler. On the radio, I think the previous owner upgraded this one, I will get a pic and the model# to see if it is newer or the same as original. It works with the custom Bryant remote at the helm, has MP3 port, CD, not sure on Satellite FM. Pic of...
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    New to me (First boat) 2000 Bryant 196

    Thanks for updating. Bryant uses very high quality materials from what I have seen. I did not know how nice they were until the one I just bought fell into my lap almost a month ago now. I was all set to buy a different boat I had gone to the dealer to look at. Then the sales rep said hey we...
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    Re-naming a boat, yay or nay.

    I always figured I would do the ceremony if it came to changing the name, mainly because it seems like it could be fun to do and get everybody involved. I guess I may be a little bit superstitious as well. The boat I just got has a decal on the back corner, says "NO BAD DAYS". Might be the...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    I did see a new idea for tying down the boat cover...pitot speedo pickup mounts are so underused at times...
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    How I Met My Bryant, Chapter One: Is That the Bilge Running or......

    Chapter Four: You Came to See Who? Ray?, No, I came for the Sea Ray Actually there was no confusion about a Sea Ray, I just liked how that read for a chapter heading :) The next excursion was for visuals only, scheduled for 3 boats. These 3 boats today are about the same price, There were...
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    How I Met My Bryant, Chapter One: Is That the Bilge Running or......

    How I Met My Bryant Chapter One: Is That the Bilge Running or is the Boat just happy to see me I decided to get a different boat this year and sell the two I have. I am able to purchase before selling so I can start looking right away. Main focus is a really nice interior and good outside...
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    Upgrading FINALLY!!

    Well, be as ready NOT to buy as buy, jmho :) Something better always comes along. And I agree with jkust on the "average interior", just don't. Unless it is one spot that they dropped something on it and it tore or similar, and the rest is immaculate. A Cobalt should look new for a long...
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    Trailer tire spare

    Or maybe they just wanted the tube and had to take the tire...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    That one pic is of the cap removed laying on the ground, and looks like they did break it removing it! Ill-advised pic to include unless they are trying to be forthcoming :)
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    Deck Boat Prop Recommendation - HighFivew?

    Nauticus has an optional trim plate retractor bracket available, I have heard others use that to make the trim tabs ineffecutal. You have to get around back in the water or on the trailer and flip a lever on the optional bracket that changes the geometry and moves the tab up out of the water.
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