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  1. tpenfield

    Quit My Job . . .

    The second 'potential' CY338 upholstery job is somewhere in Florida. Not sure it would pan out since the distance is a challenge.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Yes, I have not gotten any Formula inquiries. The brands so far have been . . . Chris Craft, Regal, Boston Whaler, SeaDoo, and Cruisers.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Yes, Latdy seemed to be quite busy last year, turn-around time was a couple of months IIRC. So I'll have to plan accordingly :)
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    As for the water pressure issue . . . I am thinking that I will: Check the sea water strainers for any signs of clogs/restrictions Swap the water pressure sensors between the engines to see if the problem moves with the sensor
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    They are something I whipped up. The idea would be that they should not need replacement often, but if they did (wear out) it would be straight forward replacing them.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    My former company let my 'second in command' go a month or so ago. He and another guy have been on the bubble since they outsourced the IT department after I left. I got him (my former 2nd in command) lined up to be the IT Director at the place where I am consulting. This should be a win-win...
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I took the boat out today to do some more experimenting with the trim (outdrives and tabs). The boat likes full 'in' trim up until about 4000 RPM, then I can trim up a pinch. It does not like much trim tab for stern lift (too much drag), but it is good I have the position indicators. The raw...
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    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    Hydro-lock - symptoms were similar to a bad starter. But the engine was actually hydro-locked.
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    @LuvBoating - perhaps you are the one that should be getting a new boat. 31 years is a good run for a boat. Maybe time for something new(er) 🤔
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    2014 MerCruiser 4.5L Not Going Above 25mph

    There is a trim limit going up, but not going down. The purpose is so that you don't raise the outdrive too much while underway. No need for such going down. It sounds like you do not have a 'Vessel View' display. Does the trim gauge show the proper trim/tilt angle ? If so, probably not the...
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    New to me boat ?

    TPWD - Texas :unsure:. . . Contact them or look on their website. Chances are the prior owner may need to get involved to obtain duplicate titles, and pass them onto you.
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    Chevy pickup window sticker...

    Free is tough. For a mere $7 you can get the Monroney Sticker (aka window sticker) and they seem to be accurate & authentic. monroneylabels.com You can Google to find some 'free' but I am not sure how good they are. I used some of them when buying my BMW (CPO) to make sure what options the...
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    Yes, probably should run fine at 1,200 ft. I'll tell you one thing about ocean boating is that, by definition, you are at sea level. :LOL: Maybe you will go full circle and be back in Florida. :D
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    F-150 Transmission Issues (I think? . . . No, I thought )

    It is worth a look.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    About 3 hours of sunshine on Cape Cod this July 4th . . . rained much of the morning and now some sun before the 5:00 thunderstorm rolls in. It feels gross outside though . . . humidity :( I took a closer look at the axle assembly before cutting it up into more bite-size pieces for the dump...
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    Just curious . . . what is the altitude where you are going in Nevada. Will you have more frequent use of the boat there? What does the mechanic/service prospects look like? It seems like a lot of effort went into getting the boat running right for Colorado; wondering if there will be...
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Pictures . . . Shift/control, Motor . . If I take the cables off the levers at the motor, the control box operates easily and smoothly. The shift lever at the engine is what's quite stiff.
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    You'll want to run it a whole bunch to use up the old fuel.
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Yes, very stiff while the engine is running.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Back at the house . . . the 5 Foot tide, leaves the boat in shallow water much of the day . . .
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