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    Pink Coolant for Winterization?

    For the last 7 years I've drained my block for winter and re-filled it with regular ole' automotive antifreeze (I know you dont have to but I do anyway). Well now I have a boat with a holding and fresh water tank that require the "safe" pink RV type antifreeze. It's like 1/4 the cost of normal...
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    Teak wood and ATF fluid

    Re: Teak wood and ATF fluid Boat Life Golden Teak Oil. Hands down the best.
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    Electric Trailer Brakes Behind a Truck Without

    I have a 2010 Boat Wheels aluminum trailer with four wheel electric disc brakes. Recently we towed this trailer behind my friends truck that does not have trailer brakes. The first problem I noticed was that behind his truck the trailer would not back up, like the brakes were set; however it...
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    More water leaks... yay!

    I have a steady drip from the raw water intake hose where it connects to the inner transom housing (just below the steering lever). My first lazy attempt to fix it (tighten the hose clamp) didn't work, it still leaks. Suppose the next step is to pull the hose, check for cracks, clean up any...
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    Ever hear the phrase.....

    ...the two best days of a boaters life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it? That's BS. I just sold my boat to upgrade to a larger one and the whole thing was really sad. I hated to see her go. Obviously whoever said this wasn't much of a boater.
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    How long to get new state boat registration?

    I bought a boat in Ill two weeks ago and haven't received my registration yet. I can't even use my boat until I get the sticker because there are so many cops on the water I get pulled over every time I go up river for failure to display registration. No ticket since I have paperwork but a...
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    Having a friend pay for damages.

    Our standard procedure for launching is that I back the boat in, jump into the boat and start it, then a friend operates the winch and once the boat is free, pulls the truck out. This saves time and doesn't tie up the launch. Well last weekend while my friend was parking the truck he didn't...
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    Argh! My new boat is leaking. Advice sought.

    Re: Argh! My new boat is leaking. Advice sought. Im going to try and play nice with the dealer at first in hopes that they will cooperate. They flat out denied a sea trial in lieu of their dyno test. They aren't really anywhere close to water so I assume this is their standard modus operandi...
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    Argh! My new boat is leaking. Advice sought.

    Last week I upgraded to a 1991 Sea Ray 260ov. Mercruiser 7.4 Bravo 1. I bought it from an inland boat broker who did not allow sea trials on their boats, only dyno/compression tests. Anyway, I took it out today and noticed alot of water collecting in the bilge. A closer inspection found water...
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    Lowrance 3400 Depth Finder Replacement?

    The display on my OEM installed 3400 does not work. I can hear the shallow water alarm so I assume the transducer and cpu are working. Since this is an old model does anyone know where to find replacement displays or if there is a compatible unit that utilizes the transducer puck in the bilge...
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    How low does your drive sit on your trailer?

    Re: How low does your drive sit on your trailer? Here's the only pics I have available: ....ignore the name and rabbit image, lol. Not mine and being replaced.
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    How low does your drive sit on your trailer?

    I have a 2010 Boat Wheels trailer for my 91' SeaRay 260. What concerns me is how low the drive rides. The lowest point of the skeg is only about 8-10" off the pavement when trimmed all the way up. Is this alright? It just looks like its gonna hit or not make it into some gas stations. This is...
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    Raise Trailer Bunks With the Boat on Them?

    I just bought a 27' Sea Ray Overnighter that came with a new Boat Works aluminum trailer. All is well except that the boat sits sooooo low to the ground on it. Literally the drive is only 8-10 inches off the pavement when in trailer mode. Is this normal? My previous boat held the drive well...
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    Remove Headliner Water Stains?

    The headliner in my cabin has several areas that are stained a light brown due to the hatch being left open or something. I tried a general purpose upholstery cleaner and stain remover to no avail. Any suggestions? I'm afraid that too much chemical exposure and scrubbing will cause the...
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    7.4 Optimum RPMs?

    I just purchased a Sea Ray 260ov with a 7.4 Mag turning a Bravo 1. Seems like she runs a good cruising speed at 4000 rpms. Does that sound about right? My old boat (23' 5.7 Alpha 1) would cruise at around 2500-3000. I dont want to damage or over-rev the engine. Thanks
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    Speedometer Inop on My New Boat

    Yesterday I was able to take my new boat out for her maiden voyage. Everything went well except that the speedometer doesn't work. It's a 1991 Sea Ray 260 Overnighter, Mercruiser 7.4 454 Mag, Bravo 1. All the other gauges function (except the depth finder, go figure) and the drive is in...
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    7.4l & Bravo 1 opinions

    What's you opinions on the Mercruiser 7.4l 454 Mag and Bravo 1 driveline? I am buying a 1991 boat with this arrangement and would like some input. Thank you.
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    New Boat Time? Seeking fellow iboater's opinions.

    I am considering a new boat and as with any large purchase I would like some opinions before making the leap. My current boat has been absolutely wonderful to me but I think it's time to upgrade so if you have a moment check out this vessel...
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    Prop Hub? Drive Coupler? Voodoo?

    The Boat: 1987 Four Winns Sundowner 23' Mercruiser 350 Alpha 1 The Backstory: Purchased this boat late last season and ran it for a few weekends before it got too cold. Winterized the engine and let er' sit until spring. Before launching this year replaced the drive impeller and...
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    Impeller replacement frequency

    Since I've owned my boat I have replaced the impeller in my drive annually. However; this year I need to buy new tires for my trailer so money is going tone tighter than years past. In your opinions is it safe to skip a season (fairly moderate use and little sand/beaching) or should I scrimp n'...
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