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    Raw water pump won't stay put!

    94 Caravelle, 302 Volvo. For some odd reason, they did not install any sort of belt tensioner for the raw water pump, and I have to keep tightening it down every time I go out. There's no teeth on the two brackets so it slips.<br /><br />Any ideas?
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    I messed up...dead deep cycle

    It reads 3.6v. I accidentally left the cables connected over the winter.<br /><br />This battery serves to start my engine and run some electronics. I haven't tried charging it yet. Time for a new one?
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    Turn the key and...nothing?

    This is disturbing. I'm out on the Potomac today doing some nonexistent striper fishing. Turn the motor off, fish for a few...turn the key over and not a sound. No click, nothing.<br /><br />All the gauges worked, along with the various switches. I checked the connections at the battery to...
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    Winterizing...sortof

    Here in VA we sometimes get these stretches of nice weather smack in the middle of winter. How can I protect my boat from sub-freezing temps, but still take it out occasionally? <br /><br />I was thinking some sort of antifreeze procedure rather than totally draining the engine and fogging.
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    Briggs and Stratton...an update

    After the motor hit the rev limiter the second time I had it out (aeration), it never really ran right again. I called/emailed the tech support center and they were clueless. <br /><br />Two weeks ago I took it in to a master service center. Last week they did some tests and found out the...
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    Winterizing...what a guy told me

    When I bought a prop today, the shop owner suggested I get the boat winterized professionally. He said the DIY kits with the antifreeze don't work fully because the engine thermostat closes back up when the valve is opened due to a temperature drop.<br /><br />Thoughts? He charges *cough...
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    Where to get a SS prop??

    I live in the N. VA area. Neither of the two boating stores carry SS props in stock. Where else can I go to get a decent one? I was hoping just to get one tomorrow and try it out on the Potomac rather than use the fragile ProPulse on there now.
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    Ok, ProPulse broke off...need a SS

    Just taking the boat out to the local lake today, two of my ProPulse blades cracked in half! I have no idea how it happened, as nothing was even in the lake to cause it. The boat just started vibrating some and while swimming around I saw what was wrong.<br /><br />So. I need a SS prop...
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    Seat pedestal problem

    My bow rider came with a very short seat post, maybe 9". Normally it's fine if I want to look just through the (low) windshield, but most of the time I like to watch over the glass.<br /><br />So, I went to a local shop and bought an adjustable pedestal. Unfortunately it sits a minimum of 15"...
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    94 Volvo SX seal change?

    I'm getting water in the outdrive oil. Rather than forfeit $200 to the dealer for a changeout, I'd like to do it myself. <br /><br />How hard is it to do?
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    Bowrider trolling motor?

    I have a 19' Caravelle with the fishing package. I was looking at the Minn Kota All Terrain bow mount motors, but none are long enough (I need a 52", at least). I really don't want to spend $600 on another model, so what do you guys put on your boats?
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    Bowrider trolling motor?

    I have a 19' Caravelle with the fishing package. I was looking at the Minn Kota All Terrain bow mount motors, but none are long enough (I need a 52", at least). I really don't want to spend $600 on another model, so what do you guys put on your boats?
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    Boat quality question

    I bought a used 19' 94 Caravelle last winter. It's been a real dog trying to get it up to speed in repairs. <br /><br />Just wondering, is it normal/OK to have this much plywood in a boat? I've had to replace the crap in my rear bench seats, and some of the supports are rotting away. Do...
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    Briggs and Stratton?

    Anyone seen these outboards? BPS had them for $600, 4hp 4 stroke if I remember right. Looks crude...
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    Deep cycle used for starting?

    I'm sure this topic has been covered, but is there really any harm in using a deep cycle for the engine battery? It's rated to something like 550cca's. I have another deep cycle running the other stuff on the boat. Not my choice, it's what came with the vessel when I bought it.
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    Help me choose a SS prop

    I need one...bad. The Potomac is slowly eating away my current prop, and has claimed 3 others. <br /><br />So, I was looking at the props that have separate hubs, so if it does get bent/destroyed you just replace the shell. I have a 94 Volvo SX/ Ford 302 that has about 190hp, driving a 19'...
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    Throttle cable clip keeps coming off

    This little U-shaped metal piece keeps popping off at all the wrong times on my throttle cable. It holds the housing in place so the cable itself can move. Any ideas to make it more permanent?
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    Oil change...a question

    I had been using one of those vacuum oil changers, jamming the hose as far as it will go before the 90 degree bend near the bottom.<br /><br />My mechanic pointed out this fitting on the top of the tube that allows a garden hose to be used? It has been taking about 2 hours to get 5 quarts out...
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    Suzuki DT75...more top speed?

    Jason bass boat 16', DT75. On smooth water it runs about 38mph, GPS and settles in at about 5500rpm. I noticed the prop is a 19 x 15 pitch. Would it hurt to put a higher pitch prop on there for more top end? Right now it has GREAT hole shot, but peters out later on.
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    Boat is back from mechanic...please read

    Motor hydrolocked on July 4th. I suspected the flywheel had some missing teeth, and sure enough that's what happened. I already knew the flapper valves were disintegrated, which was most of the reason why water got sucked into the exhaust.<br /><br />I implore all you guys to check the...
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