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  1. southkogs

    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    Nope. 983486 is the part number on the upper gear case for a Stringer 400. It's not your outdrive's model number. I think - but don't know - the other part number is a hydromechanical lower gear case; which is a different drive than you have. If the upper is rotating clockwise relatively...
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    I don't think those are model numbers. Probably part numbers on the cases. Look inside the engine bay for a number tag. It should read something like "252STHRCRA 1984." Since it's in pieces, do you know that your engine turns free? And then do you know if the upper gear case turns free (by hand...
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    ^^^ I have a little belt clip holster that works inside my belt. I tuck the .380 the small of my back and untuck the tshirt. That's been my best option. The 9mm will fit that way, but it's pretty uncomfortable.
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I did a couple of very fun and enlightening "shooting from concealment" courses with a local sheriffs department. That's where I found out I didn't like that cross draw from the shoulder. I prefer a strong side carry, but that's often impractical for me - so, if not in the pocket, I usually have...
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I've never liked the shoulder rigs. I don't care for the way you draw from them. Summertime is usually a pocket gun.
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    VHF antenns

    VHF is "line of sight." If a 4' antenna will keep a straight line to the station you want to talk to (ie - open water only) ... you should be good. Where I am inland, I would need more height to maintain signal. ^^^ that's all over simple, but catches the general rules.
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    Map of waterways available?

    X2 on Navionics. Even their web chart is pretty decent.
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    New used boat getting the water flowing

    "Bow wander" isn't unusual with I/Os. You may have to learn the boat a little more to minimize it. Sometimes trim can help, but with your steering type if it's fine when you throttle up then what's happening at lower speeds is normal. Learn to work with it, and try not to over correct. That's...
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    Electric shift stringer omc stern drive

    '84 drive wouldn't be electric shift. Should be mechanical. BUT, if both are the same lower unit: pull your drive, stick your good upper on top of the good lower, reinstall drive after maintenance and enjoy. You can swap the entire drive if you know the upper and such is good on the other drive.
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    glasstream drain plugs

    Should only be one drain, generally at the center of the stern in the bilge. Others are likely the live well plumbing (which I know little about). Did this just start happening recently? How fast is the water coming in? Welcome aboard.
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    Towing tube with bayliner capri 1700 1992 70hp

    It'll pull it ... not sure how exciting a ride you can make it with the 70. The boat will likely need to be loaded light for better performance. Welcome aboard.
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    Transom mounted Transducer

    I used a Sternsaver block on mine. (http://sternsaver.com/) It seems to work well. You "glue" the block onto the boat, and then drill into the block.
  13. southkogs

    Newbie Question

    Copying from Chris' response elsewhere. 30W oil will work, or you can use ATF. Just don't mix the two. You want to match what is currently in there. If you don't know, you may need to flush it. Welcome aboard.
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    iBoaters...Where are you!!!! - Members Map

    Was through that area not long ago. Pretty part of the state. Welcome aboard.
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    HELP!...Found Duracraft Aluminum Boat

    @1954duracraft - please stop posting in old topics. It's against the forum rules. Take a moment and review those rules, and then start a new topic of your own.
  16. southkogs

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Already home. Was only able to make a half week outta' the scheme, and had to be back in the saddle today. So I was up there Thursday through Sunday, drove home yesterday. If I can figure some cheaper accommodations, I'll do it again. Probably go earlier in the week and stay at least one more day.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    @Scott Danforth thought about you and WIMUSKY on the way up. Had to stay in New London because I didn't book soon, and I was working a good hunk of the show in an exhibit. If I go again, I'll for sure have you suggest some places. Had a really good pike dinner at a place called The Waters in...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Two oddballs that were fun to read about: Blackfly is a light aircraft that will fly sort of like a RC Quadcopter. They are supposed to start delivering them in the next two years, but I don't know if that is US or overseas. They've got about 4,000 flights in this thing. This is a Yak110. Look...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    For the car guys: Tons of the different GPs running around. Took this shot as a reminder to mention it to one of my kids: Factor Five was there too ...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Hawker Hurricane And a Sea Fury:
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