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  1. tpenfield

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    In other news, I think I've found a good setting for the trim tabs. . . Last year: cruising was 1.2 mpg This year: cruising is 1.35 mpg I'll take it . . . . :LOL:
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    I'm thinking sensor . . . part of SmartyCraft. Definitely not a mechanical gauge.
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    First time out of the season today . . . We went about 8 miles to a quiet cove. Drank some beers. :D One thing I noticed while cruising (28 mph 3400 RPM . . . 1.35 mpg :rolleyes: ) is that the starboard engine raw water pressure is quite a bit lower than the port engine. Last year, I...
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    1988 120hp Johnson bearing housing

    Welcome to iBoats, . . @clewis3510 Please review the forum rule about posting to old/dormant threads. Closed.
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    c4 duo prop question

    Welcome to iBoats . . . @Finseeker 268 Please review forum rules regarding posting to old/dormant threads. Closed
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    Minn Kota e-drive tilt issue

    @j. bird Please refrain from posting to old threads per the forum 90-day rule. Closed
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    1981 39' Cigarette Squadron XII

    @dhaseotes Please refrain from posting to old threads as per the forum 90-day rule. Closed
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    Looking at an old 1978 Bayliner

    In my experience checking moisture on my boats with those meters is that glassed wood in good condition will read 10-15%. Exposed wood will read about the same. Readings of 25% and more are cause for concern. Is the transom just exposed wood? or does it have a layer of fiberglass over it?
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    Head gasket or Cracked block??? 1987 4.3 175/v6

    Welcome to iBoats @I buy lemons :( . . . . sorry to hear about the issues. My comments . . . Since the impeller was destroyed, you should look for & remove any remnants of the impeller further along the cooling system. Once you discovered the mayonnaise, did you happen to notice the oil...
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    Looking at an old 1978 Bayliner

    First thing would be to make sure the current owner has proper proof-of-ownership paperwork (Title, registration, etc.) for the boat, trailer, and engines (if you live in a state that title engines). What type of moisture meter? 5-6% is not much, but it depends on if it was the marine type or...
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    1990 Wellcraft 223 Eclipse

    If you Google "boat glass replacement" a few things come up. https://www.hullglassplus.com/marine.html Curved glass seems to be the most challenging.
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    1986 searay Seville fuse list help

    It is OK to read, but not write. Closed
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Keep it civil guys, or we will be shutting this thread down.
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Looks like they weren't giving up the ship . . . until it was almost too late. The video was posted about 10 months ago, so assuming it was last season (?) Notice how the boat quickly turtled . . .
  15. tpenfield

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Yup, extra shade is a nice things on those hot sunny days. I have one of those extendable shades on my boat, but it is a 'SureShade' brand. I don't use it much, since much of the crew are sun worshipers :LOL:
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    You could always do the name(s) on the sides.
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    Exhaust Manifold question

    The aluminum is going to get depleted by the iron/steel of the engine. Salt water would be no good. In fresh water, it might last a while.
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    Is this a rare silverline?

    Greetings and welcome to iBoats . . . A 5.0 engine is going to be a V8. You may not find much information, because the boat is 41 years old. Perhaps rare in that how many are still left. :unsure:
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    Mercruiser 3.0 loss of power

    Welcome to iBoats. . . For the best responses it is always good to post the serial number of your engine, if you have it handy.
  20. tpenfield

    Ok. Trailer time!

    As the others have stated, you should probably research and exhaust all options on getting what you have properly registered/titled.
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