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    Too much oil in drive

    Today I went to the lake. Numerous times I had trouble getting it to go into gear going forward. Reverse seemed ok. When I got back this afternoon I put the drive down and checked the fluid level. It was pretty much coming out the top where the dipstick is. It did not appear to have any...
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    Options to run A/C

    I have been looking at some older (limited fixeruppers) 24 to 26 foot pocket cruisers. Air conditioning is an absolute - either for just a short escape from the heat or to spend the night. I have found many with A/C but very few with generator. All are set up to run on 'shore power' which I...
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    Tragic news from the 4th

    My heart goes out to the family / friends of the 3 children that drowned after watching the 4th of July fireworks in the Long Island Sound last night. BUT - am I the only one that is furious over how many people there were in the boat. From what I understand a 34' Silverton with 27 people on...
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    Why does my gas look like this and is it ok?

    After getting stuck with what seemed like fuel starvation problems, I decided to change my fuel/water separator and my fuel pump. FWIW fuel pump was a horrendous PITA primarily due to seized line nuts and the bigger problem (horrible design) is that pushrod that gravity kept putting back where...
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    Thoughts on a good, but budget conscious cover please

    The time has come to replace my old Road Warrior cover that I bought 11 or 12 years ago. It was a model BW-E20SSB. It was for a Euro Style Runabout with IO - 19'6" to 20'5" with a beam of up to 102" in 100% blue polyester. It has been a great cover and I really wish I could find another...
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    Fuel problem - I think

    Recently I posted about 2 problems - hard to start when cold and very low idle speed with occasional stalling at idle. Today I went out and made sure to start as Don said (couple of pumps all the way down and start at about 1/3 throttle). To my amazement it started first turn of the key - way...
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    Hard to start this year (only first time of the day) and low idle

    I assume I am having a carb or fuel issue. I have only been out twice this year but the problem has been very consistent. When cold (2 occasions) it will not start until I five it a shot of starting fluid (I don't like using the stuff). If I don't, however, I am afraid that I will kill the...
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    I finally got to see it!

    I've lived in Atlanta for over twenty years. I have always wanted to see the Masters Water Ski Tournament in Callaway Gardens. I finally got to do it this week. It was a great time and not too crowded - a fantastic way to see the best in the world! I suggest any of you that are into skiing...
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    1st real boneheaded move in a long time (on the boat)

    I have been on boats all my life and have been an operator for over thirty years. I really prided myself on never having an accident since one when I was 17. I didn't realize how much I prided myself on this until today when the streak ended. I was out on my first trip of the season really...
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    What about old Carvers?

    I have had bow riders my whole life. I think it is now time to move into a more comfortable, roomy boat. I am on a tight budget and am very much a do-it-yourselfer. I like the older lines - not the express/sport cruiser lines that are so common. It seems that what I see that I like the most...
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    Nicest weather today literally in months...but

    I HAVE to stay home and watch football! Roll Tide Roll!!!! I really need a bigger boat with a TV for the fall. Very envious of a good friend with a 27' Regal and a tv - but he will watch the Georgia Bulldogs...and my envy fades.:D
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    Turned 1,100 hours!!

    No problem. I have just been watching the hour meter for a couple of years waiting to hit 1100. I hit it last night on the way back from dinner on Lake Lanier. She still looks good and runs like a top. Nothing like care and maintenance. I got her in 2000 with about 750 hours, I believe...
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    Best way to start a new career in the marina industry?

    I have decided to pursue my 'dream career'. This is not a whim. I have thought about this for nearly a decade. I am a 45 year old college graduate that has decided not to continue down the career path I have had for 20+ years. I am in metro Atlanta but willing to relocate / long distance...
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    Tennessee River - Guntersville, AL to Knoxville, TN

    Who has done this? How long did it take? What p[articular points of interest are there? Did you stay in hotels / motels along the way or camp? Tell me your story. I grew up in Huntsville, AL and have been wanting to take this trip for a number of years. Thanks.
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    Need help with spotlight selection

    I had an old (probably from the 80's) Qbeam that was noted as 1M candlepower. Long story short - I need a new light. Today I found a light at ****'s Sproting Goods that was 1M candlepower. It was not nearly as bright as my old Qbeam. I returned it. I now see that many lights are rated in...
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    Stalled twice this weekend

    My boat is, in my opinion, very well maintained. Everything is running great but twice this weekend it stalled while idling. The first time it started right back up. The second time there was a bit of cranking. Any idea what could have caused this? Idle speed is the same as always. I'm not...
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    I need tires - radial or bias ply

    Obviously I need tires rated for trailers but I see I have a choice of radial or bias ply. Which should I get and why. Generally I only tow about 1/2 mile per week to the lake or maybe a mile to get gas on land. Once at each end of the season I might bring the boat to my house for cleanup - 30...
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    Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

    As an off-season project next year I am going to redo the floor carpet and deck (hopefully not stringers, transom, etc). I was thinking that I would like to do a gelcoat deck and snap-in carpet but would REALLY like the synthetic teak but it is SO expensive. Are there any reasonably...
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    Too hot to boat - I must be getting old...

    So here I am at home - birthday today. I ALWAYS have gone to the lake on my birthday but this heat wave we are having in Atlanta is driving me crazy. It has been about 93+ every day for the last couple of weeks. Years ago, I never would have had an excuse of it being too hot to boat. The...
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    Great Cover Deals

    My cover has seen better days and I love a good deal. Does anybody know of any sales or deals going on since it is getting close to the end of the season and there may be some closeouts, etc.
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