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  1. bajaman123

    Waterlogged foam?

    Foam would have no effect whatsoever in the scenario you describe...having foam in the hull doesn't affect the displacement of the water OUTSIDE the hull. Where did you punch the hole at? What does the boat weigh...find some scales and see the results. Rock it hard from side-to-side and see...
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    Remove and Replace Light Bulb

    Yeah...looks like a 'wedge' bulb, probably a 194. Sometimes you have better luck with a slight twist from side to side. Wrap a piece of masking tape around it and give it a hard tug. I replaced my dash lights that were this style with bulbs from...
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    Prop size question

    Pretty sure that first number is 48 not 18! Need to know what ratio your outdrive is...and if your drivetrain on the other boat was the same. What was your WOT rpm on the 'toon? I suspect you have around a 1.85:1 outdrive ratio, which if so, the 19" pitch prop should be good, unless you are...
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    Testing Gas Flow on 82' Wellcraft Sterndrive

    When did it last run correctly? Is this a new-to-you boat? As in, has it EVER run correctly for you?
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    Stingray Windshield

    They (Taylor Made) have little to no interest in supporting 'vintage' windshields...they just don't do it. I was helping a friend several years ago with trying to replace the starboard side/front (big curved piece) on his Baja and was met with indifference. He finally found one in a boat...
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    Harbor freight jack.

    I bought one of the low-profile, all aluminum 'racing' jacks from them and it has been nothing but stellar. Highly recommended.
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    Quadrajet Replacement Options

    Yeah...it absolutely IS...get the 1409. I have personally done this in the past...
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    Outdrive will not go back into transom

    out of the 34 times I have done this, it went back in exactly ONCE! And yes, I too have just walked away and went back out the next day and it slid right in. I have found that if you turn the driveshaft just a LITTLE bit, one way or the other, it usually allows it to slide right in. Just...
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    Quadrajet Replacement Options

    put an Edelbrock Performer carburetor and intake manifold on and light that 4.3 up! The stock jets will more than likely be perfect for you, but they include others for gnat's azz tuning.
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    Which battery is best?

    what is your power consumption profile? In other words, do you have a lot of electronics on board, or a powerful stereo system, or use a trolling motor? This will help determine your battery selection. On my last two boats I have used (2) 'dual purpose' batteries with an isolator switch. I...
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    Does the DP-sm drive prop bearing carrier thrust ring have reverse threads?

    do you have it close to where you can see it? That alone will tell you...
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    454 MPI seawater impeller

    No, I didn't use a hose pick...that is a great idea! My biggest issues is simply, at 65 years old I just don't bend and twist like I used to...and standing on my head, laying across the engine makes me dizzy as hell after a short time...sigh.
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    454 MPI seawater impeller

    I've wrenched on cars, boats, motorcycles, tractors, lawn equipment, etc for the better part of 50 years and I have to admit that changing the seawater pump impeller was one of the most unpleasant tasks that I have ever done. There is simply NO ROOM to get to things...I had to remove the fuel...
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    New boat owners leaving the hobby

    Like many others on this forum I am sure, over the decades I have been boating I have introduced many, many people to the 'sport/hobby', I guess you'd call it. Just talking recreational boating, inland lakes...no offshore or commercial stuff. I would say that the number of people from that...
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    Considering prop change. Seeking input.

    Your prop slip works out to 29%! You are either not trimming it correctly or have a spun hub or something major. That prop @ 4200 rpm, assuming you have a 1.50:1 gear ratio, will give you 42 mph with a very realistic 10% prop slip.
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    Considering prop change. Seeking input.

    I always ask first when these threads come up...are you trimming it correctly? Many times people respond back with, 'Uh, trim?" Starting with the drive tucked in, you hammer the throttle then start trimming the drive up as you get on plane? My 252 Baja weighs around 4,600 pounds with all gear...
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    The Fish Thief a Great Lakes mystery

    It seems that once an "invasive species" arrives, the BEST one can hope for is to control it, rather than eradicate it...
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    Determine Trailer capacity weight concerns

    Did I miss the part where no one is adding in the weight of the TRAILER, which has to be pushing 2,500 pounds or more...?
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    Real ID

    Yeah...Kansas too is automatically a 'real i.d.' license. I used to travel extensively on business (3 - 5 times a month) so I always just used my passport, as others have noted as well.
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    IBOATS site no longer has annoying garbage all over it !!!

    Many years ago I was a moderator on a forum and had to deal with the "danged ads are ruining my day!" comments, too...and sadly many just didn't care. So we made it to where it cost a nominal fee annually.
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