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    Long time boater - never saw anything like this.

    I went to the lake today for the first time in about a month. At the end of the day, I opened the sunpad and reached in to turn my battery switch to OFF. I happened to look down next to my trim pump and there is this 'STUFF' - lots of it covering less than a square foot - but still nasty. At...
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    FINALLY made it out this year.

    Thought at first I wasn't going to make it this weekend either. Left home at noon to head to the lake. Ate lunch. Got about 20 miles from home and remembered that the boat keys were in the other car. Pretty much decided not to go but then changed my mind. Long story short. Finally hit...
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    So ready to hit the water

    I have now completed the annual cleaning / dewinterize / maintenance and I can't wait to hit the water. For a near 20 year old boat it looks awesome. I am like a kid on his birthday when it comes to going to the lake! Now I just have to find somebody to go with - I don't like going alone and...
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    VP 570 Cap and Rotor

    Can someone please give me a part numbers for the cap and rotor on my 1991 VP 5.7. The sticker on my engine shroud looks like it says: 570A/PS 4100121767 868273 The first line is faded and VERY hard to read so I might not be correct on this part. Thanks in advance.
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    Power Steering Hose

    There are two hoses coming off the power steering pump. One appears to be high pressure (has special fittings on both ends) and one is not (just has hose clamps). The one with the special fittings has flaking rubber coating on it. It looks like a braided steel hose that is coated in the...
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    Rollllllll Tide Rollll!

    Any football fans out there? What are your thoughts on the game? I will be there today. I generally don't like going to the Georgia Dome, but today it is COLD so I will be glad to be there. I hope we can stop Tebow!
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    A few tuneup part numbers and questions please.

    Can someone please tell me the Volvo Penta part numbers for the following (for my 1991 DP570): Dist Cap Rotor Plug Wires Thermostat I see that NAPA (and others) sell many of these parts. Is there any difference between real VP brand and others so long as they are noted for marine engines...
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    *ss****s at the ramp today

    It was a GREAT day on the lake. Even my wife who doesn't like boating (didn't really know this before we were married 20 years ago - go figure...) had a good time today. We get back to the ramp Charleston Park on Six Mile Creek at Lake Lanier North of Atlanta. There is only one small dock...
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    Burn mark on stainless prop on VP Duoprop

    The family and I had a great time at the lake today (other than some a-holes at the ramp that seemed to think they owned the place, but that is a separate post). Afterwards, I had a look at my outdrive and it left me with a question. I know there is some condition that can 'burn' your prop. I...
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    Retrofit Liner and Snap-in Carpet

    I have no need or desire to do this BUT has anyone ever put a fiberglass liner in a boat that did not originally have one? I have never seen it done but dont really see a reason why. Maybe I just dont understand the difficulty or process enough. I would love to have it in my boat ' somewhere...
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    Difference in Duoprop - which one is mine?

    I have looked at the spotter guide / chart but am unsure if I have DP-A, DP-A1, DP-A2, DP-B, DP-B1, DP-C, DP-C1. How can I tell for sure? Which is better and why? Also how can I determine my gear ratio? Thanks
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    Old Hydroslide Wakeboard

    Let me preface this by saying I have always been a skier, not a wakeboarder. I have an OLD POS Hydroslide wakeboard (somebody gave it to me almost brand new). I only want it for VERY occasional use. Somehow in the off-season, the skeg got broken while in the garage. Where can I get a...
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    What should it cost?

    I was just told by my mechanic that I need new clutch, seals, etc. He did not metion u joints but I assume they should be changed while we are 'in there'. What other parts should be changed? What is customary charge? BTW - this is a 1991 VP Duoprop.
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    OH NO! Water in the oudrive.

    Some of you might recall I had some shifting issues last summer. My season ended early when my daughter had a bad bike wreck and then my dad suddenly passed away. I have not seen my boat since the end of August. Anyway, I went today to do my usual start of the year routine. When I drained the...
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    I hear there is a certified VP guru on your site.

    Glad to know that. I have been a frequent member/visitor of a number of message boards for years and occasionally need help with a 'weird' issue. I will not be in the water for a couple of more weeks but I had this happen a few times last year and seems to be getting worse (more frequent) from...
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