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  1. southkogs

    Too much freeboard :) ?

    Whaddya' think ... should she be sitting a little lower in the water? :D It's a cool 100' from the flight deck to the water surface. My son and I (along with members of our CAP squadron) got to spend the weekend on the USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point. I have a new appreciation for you NAVY...
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    Plugs and wires 1972 Stringer NLA?

    Last weekend on the lake lost a buncha' power on the way back in and got a constant "popping" noise (not like a backfire, quieter than that). No smoke, big booms or anything of that nature and she'll idle just fine (albeit with the popping noise). 1972 OMC inline 6 (Chevy 250 / JUFM-10S) I...
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    Rafting up - boat to boat connections

    Hey y'all: as anybody seen/bought a way to raft up boats together out on the water? People raft up on the lakes all the time, but I've not seen anything specifically built for this purpose. Most of the time you pull alongside, toss out the fenders and tie up. Anyone seen/done anything...
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    Stringer locked up ... kinda'

    To my fellow OMC "keep it alive" guys: I took the boat out this past weekend, and after idling out of the marina (no wake) I went to throttle up. When I did, the engine gave me a little squeak (literally sounded like a belt slipping) and the then died. I tried to start two times, but just got...
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    Good Seamanship and Rendering Help - little rant

    Wanted to take the boat out today for a run and do some swimming with the kids (and dog). Prepped the boat, hauled her to the lake (Priest Lake here in Nashville) and plopped in. Pulling outta' the marina, just approaching the main channel marker, I went to throttle up ... heard a "squeak" in...
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    Stringer Drive Tachometer Calibration

    Next project on the ole' tub is to figure out instrumentation: Temp gauge seems to be working (it's leaning toward overheating in the photo below, but I've fixed that), I think oil pressure (idiot light) is working. Gas gauge isn't working right (not pictured or in the dash) but I think the...
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    Spring sprung!

    Plopped into the lake today for the first run of the year. Weather was nice ... lake level was WAY down. Went out on Percy Priest lake just to get a run in and see if everything was put back together right. Trying to figure out if I'm overheating but otherwise things went well. I even...
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    OMC Stringer Overheat alarm

    I was wondering if anyone knew if the OMC Stringer (I have the electric shift - '72 6cyl/250 Chevy) is supposed to have an audible alarm when/if it's overheating. My outboards did have one, which is why I'm asking. I changed the thermostat for this season because I was pretty positive that I...
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    OMC Stringer Select Trim

    Short version: Anyone happen to know the model #/ part # for a OMC select trim electric motor? Inline 6 cyl. 165HP Electric shift. I can't find the bloomin' ID anywhere. Long version: I had the boat looked at early last summer by a local marine guy who said he'd worked on OMC in the past...
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    Build a boat ... be a dealer

    Just saw this news story today: http://www.wsmv.com/story/16773393/state-threatens-suit-against-boat-hobbiests I was thinking about doing a similar project with my son next year or the following ... now I'm thinking I might have to shift gears. Before I completely rant on my state government...
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    Delta Mariner

    "She'll clear it ... we're fine ..." :rolleyes: http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16612822/ship-strikes-eggner-ferry-bridge-causes-partial-collapse As with the Costa Concordia post ... how the heck? Wouldn't you know clearances along the route, water levels, vessel displacement, etc.?
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    Spindle help

    Last boat trip of the season my trailer bearings let go ... and I mean COMPLETELY. They very nearly disintegrated. I didn't realize they were that bad. Now as I'm taking everything apart, I'm not 100% sure of what I'm seeing and need a little help. Three photos and two questions: Question...
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    Anyone own(ed) a Dodge Magnum?

    Lookin' at used cars and kinda' wanted a station wagon. I've got a full size van, so plenty of cargo space and hauling power already - so, staying away from SUV's and crossovers for the moment. Plus, I'm trying to keep it to a cash buy. Magnum wagons are intriguing, mainly for the cool "chop...
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    Historic Points in Minnesota

    Calling all the Minnesotans!! - We're looking at possibly taking a trip up that way to visit some friends. I'm wondering if y'all know of any historic places that would be cool to take the kids to. We're all kinda' history buffs in my family and I don't know much of what's around Minnesota...
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    Favorite Tennessee Waters

    Hey Y'all: Where's your favorite place to boat in Tennessee? There are bunch of great places to go, and I'm convinced that even on the waters I know relatively well there are things I'm missing. I'm near Nashville, so I know Percy Priest Lake (mostly the southeast end), and I've been in...
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    Stringer may be overheating & a lube question

    Took the boat out this weekend after a long hiatus from the water (she was in the shop for about 6 weeks and came out more broke than she went in - long story), and found out a few things that are probably not working right. I just need a little help understanding what I'm doing. At WOT we...
  17. southkogs

    Started the 2011 Season a bit late ...

    It took most of the summer to get out on the water. I had some outdrive problems, put the boat in the shop - it was in the shop for 6 weeks and came out more broke than it went in - plus a bunch of traveling I had to do this summer. Anyway, got most if it all fixed finally this week (big...
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    Remove Tru Course Steering

    I have purchased a replacement drive for my '72 OMC 165 Electric shift. What I'm up against (new lesson learned) is that this drive is a tru-course steering drive, and my rig was set up for the through transom arm with the big brass ball (attaches outside the exhaust housing). If I look at my...
  19. southkogs

    Type C gear lube

    Shaking the Magic 8 Ball here ... Am I correct in understanding that the upper gearcase on a '72 electric shift stringer (165 HP) does not need Type C gear oil? I have been using Type C in both, but recently heard that the upper doesn't need it. I have to order that stuff from iBoats, and if...
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    1997 Bayliner 3.0 Mercruiser

    Hey all- On vacation and I'm going to be taking a look at my Dad's '97 Bayliner. The inline 4 Merc I/O (135 hp 3.0L, I think) is not idling. It will run if you give it some throttle, but it won't idle - don't know RPM's yet. Fuel flow is supposedly good, and airflow is supposedly good. Any...
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