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  1. Stinnett21

    Proper Engine Oil Level

    I have a 2002 5.0 MPI (0M345638) that I have owned since new and all I have ever gotten out of it is 4 qts draining the hose through the garboard. Even if it sits for two weeks with a hole knocked into the filter. My dipstick measures 35 1/4" from tip to the stop. I chased this issue a few...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    Agree on the outboard. If I could afford a switch I'd do it. Here soon, however, fuel tanks will be replaced by battery cells. It's coming quicker than we think. It seems this would further the demise of the inefficient jet drive. Amazing how quickly Volvo ditched Seven outboards focusing on...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    But I wonder if the inefficiency isn't offset by lower maintenance costs vs sterndrive. Have to admit I'm envious, no gimbal bearings, yearly drive pulls, shift cables, ujoints, bellows, power trim issues. They sure are selling a lot of them.
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    2006 VIP Vegas

    I've never looked one over closely but I suspect they were an average build for the day. I liked their designs for the most part. See if you can find out if they had gone to no wood construction by 2006.
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    Thinking of getting salty

    I assume your engine is raw water cooled? What about the trailer, tubular steel?
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    Where do you get your boat news?

    Check out Trade Only Today and subscribe to their newletter/emails
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    Removing remnants of elbow to manifold gasket on still attached manifold

    Will do, thanks Scott.
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    Name this boat

    Nice boat. Yours I mean. The old day cruiser is nothing but a shell if it's been sitting like that. And the shell would need work. Love the old water hot rods of old too. How fast does she run?
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    Removing remnants of elbow to manifold gasket on still attached manifold

    Thanks guys!
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    Removing remnants of elbow to manifold gasket on still attached manifold

    Changing my elbow to manifold gaskets on my 2002 5.0 MPI (0M345638). I wasn't going to change the manifold to block gasket so the manifold is still attached. This is my first time doing this. This may be a dumb question but how careful do I need to be when scrapping off the remnants of the...
  11. Stinnett21

    Smarttabs

    Nearly any planing boat can benefit from a trim system to one degree or another. My boat, a Bryant 214, didn't really suffer from performance issues but I desired lower planing speed, and some help with slow speed wander. I know the helm adjustable tabs are superior and I debated the...
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    Lochridge prop

    Owner probably engraved his own name for security reasons.
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    Tahoe boat question.

    That make is a very entry level build targeted at first time buyers. That doesn't mean it's junk. Boat building standards are good today. But...be prepared to DIY some things. If it means changing out screws for bolts with a piece of wood backing under it, do it and you'll have a fine boat...
  14. Stinnett21

    19' to 21' Bowriders or Sport Decks

    Also in your price range recommend looking at Starcraft. Nice affordable designs in deck boat style layouts with outboards.
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    Stainless Steele or NO..

    Are you currently propped right? Is your motor turning at or close to the top end of the RPM range? If not you need to re-prop anyway so yes go stainless. If no other reason for durability. It's not worth a high end Mercury prop but I'd look at Solas or Turning Point. Watch for their...
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    Ran into a reef & 10 hour service

    What happens at 10 hours? Is it due for service then? With no trailer how were you going to get the service done? If it's not having a negative affect just wait till the 10 hours and get it fixed then. It will have to be cut off and new one fashioned and re-welded. Prop shops are the place...
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    19' to 21' Bowriders or Sport Decks

    Check out the Chaparral 21 SSI outboard.
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    Tahoe boat question.

    Think you'll be ok without a windshield? I'm 61 and love to get out in the fall. I need a windshield.
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    Looking for Opinions on Super Bowriders

    I often wonder how those with the monster center consoles, pontoons and bowriders keep them covered and clean. Yeah I know everyone does at first but over time my prediction is that's going to get tiring. Probably sour grapes on my part. I just don't have that many friends lol. The bow of a...
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    Oil seal carrier o-ring

    The Permatex I referred to is an equivalent to Mercury's Perfect Seal, or at least close enough. So yes it's common to use the Perfect seal at this location.
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