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  1. Challenger84

    Sunbrella marine grade fabric?

    Would anyone recommend reupholstering seat cushions with the Sunbrella Marine grade fabric? Or should I go with Marine grade vinyl? Thanks for the advice guys!
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    Grinding noise when trying to start 5.0 305 OMC Cobra

    So today I was ready to take my project boat on a sea trial. As I was in the drive way I put the muffs on and try to start the motor up before I hit the ramp. Water on battery switch on and I drank the engine. I hear a few clicks and then all of a sudden I hear loud grinding noise coming from...
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    Question about OMC Cobra..with pics

    I was wondering if this is something that needs to be addressed ASAP before getting in the water. I have a tear in the "exhaust tube"? Here are the pictures What is the REAL name of this part? Thanks for looking Any help and advice is appreciated!
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    84' 70hp Johnny stalling.. need help

    Well today I went out fishing today with my pops and uncle. We got to our regular fishing spot and dropped anchor for a bit. We decided to change up spots so I pulled up the anchor and started up the Johnny. We were cruising a bit and I decided to put down the hammer. I was going WOT for about...
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    Spark plug wires.. question

    I have an 88-89ish 2150 Bayliner 21' with a 5.0L V8 omc cobra. I want to change the spark plug wires and was wondering... Would automotive spark plug wires work without any problems or do I need special marine plug wires? Thanks in advance!
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    Engine year and specs required for parts...

    I'm in the process of reviving a omc cobra 5.0L (GM) and need to know the year and model. I need a ignition coil and distributor. Anyone know the part numbers? I have the following info. It's out of a 1989 Bayliner Capri 21' bow rider. model# 985371 serial# T0571999 Engine 5.0L Thank you.
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    UPDATED! (got her started, won't idle) gm 305 V8...bringing her back to life..

    Long story short.. I picked up a boat from a friend that has stored his boat for over 7 years. Engine has 130 hrs on it. Here's a link from the last thread I made. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=417733 Things I've done.. 1. Change to a new starter. 2.New 800 cca battery Updated...
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    New to me 5.0L cobra drive. need help!

    So long story short I got a 1989-90 21' Bayliner Capri w/ a 5.0 L 4v engine. I'm new to I/O and need help getting it started. The boat sat for about 7 years. It says that the engine has only 129hrs of use on it. I want to get it started and would like to know what I need to do to start it. I've...
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    5.0 V8 Bayliner Capri 21', any advice?

    I 'm looking at a 90' Bayliner Capri open bow 21 footer with a 5.0 V8 (he told me it was a GM motor) and a OMC Cobra outdrive. The interior will need to be changed but the power house runs good.(on the muffs) didn't get a chance to take it out yet. The boat is my friends boat and he can't keep...
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    Getting another boat. Have questions

    I 'm looking at a 90' Bayliner Capri open bow 21 footer with a 5.0 V8 (he told me it was a GM motor) and a OMC Cobra outdrive. The interior will need to be changed but the power house runs good.(on the muffs) didn't get a chance to take it out yet. The boat is my friends boat and he can't keep...
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    Whale Tails! Do you recommend?

    I've been looking around the forums and saw a few post about Whale Tails and was wondering what people thought about them. Are they worth getting? Thanks for looking..
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    How do yo utest withOut controls?

    I'm gonna to be picking up an outboard motor and would like to know how to test it without the controls? The ob is a 70hp Johnson if that helps. I will bring a long a fuel tank and a battery and my tools. Can I use jumper cables to spin the starter and do a compression test that way? What else...
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    (updated. RUNS GREAT)got a good deal 70hp Johnson OB

    I am meeting up a local seller tomorrow night for a 70hp Johnson OB in great working order, with impellers just changed. Is this a good buy and should I go for it? I already have a 70hp Johnson and they are great OB's. Also can I use this as my kicker motor? I have a 16' bow-rider with a 70hp...
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    Recommended RPM @ WOT for 83' 70hp Johnson

    I just installed a tach for my OB (83' 70hp Johnson) and would like to know the recommended RPM range I should be at WOT. I've read on here that these motors can rev from 4k-6k. But I never read anything particular to my OB If anyone can help that would be great! Thanks Happy boating!
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    Water skiing lakes in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?

    I just finished restoring my boat and would like to take it out on a lake and have some fun. I've seen a lot of lakes in my area that have 10mph speed limits.. Does anyone know of any lakes in my area (Bay Area) that has a higher speed limit? Thanks for looking. Any help and advice is appreciated!
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    Anyone Know of any water skiing lakes in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?

    I just finished restoring my boat and would like to take it out on a lake and have some fun. I've seen a lot of lakes in my area that have 10mph speed limits..:( Does anyone know of any lakes in my area (Bay Area) that has a higher speed limit? Thanks for looking. Any help and advice is appreciated!
  18. Challenger84

    Would this Tach work for my OB?

    I have a 83' 70hp Johnny and would like know if anyone has used this or know if it would work for my OB. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320542345933&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Thanks and any input is welcomed
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    How do I rig up a tach to my 70hp Johnny OB?

    I would like to install a tach on my OB but have no clue how. On my controls there is a plug with three wires labels a,b,c. near the ignition key hole. The controls say it's an OMC if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance
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    70hp Johnson WOT 15mph? What is wrong? pls help...

    I just got this boat It's a 84' Charger 1600 w/ 83' 70hp Johnson I've read somewhere on here that the boat weighs about 750 lbs. So I change all my oil and spark plugs today. Sea foamed the fuel line and cylinders, Started it up on the muffs and it started up rite away. Let it run til the smoke...
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