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  1. tpenfield

    Engine Temp

    Usually, it is a restriction in the flow of water that causes these situations. I would check any/all oil coolers along the intake path for debris that might be restricting the flow. You can test the thermostat with a pot of water & thermometer on the stove to see at what temperature it opens
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    Hi guys! Any cause for concern with these cracks ? 2008 moomba mobius xlv

    Those would have me thinking twice. The boat is probably fine. Seem to be stress cracks. Maybe better to find a boat that is not so stressed :LOL:.
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Quick Update . . . A 3.9 foot tide will have to do as the 4+ foot tides are still another week away. I put in for my 'wide load' permit. The weather for next week has decided to go sour, but it looks like Wednesday June 7th will be OK to launch.
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    72 glastron/General boat question..

    The lower is the typical bilge drain. Generally threaded plugs are best, but if the hole has no threads then an expanding plug will have to do. The higher 'hole' would be a transom well drain. It should be above the waterline when the boat is at rest. That one should stay open so any water...
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    1969 Glasspar 17' Citation(?)

    Looks like fiberglass stringers. May be foam cored. . Yes, it is a good idea to add the foam back in.
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    Mercruiser 6.2 cracked engine block from cold

    Yes, if it is the new version of the 6.2, which came out about in the year 2015, the engine is all Mercruiser and not a GM-based engine. Got a serial number to verify the engine? Depending on where you are located, a new engine will be a bit pricey...
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    Volvo Penta 2015 codes 697, 698, 699

    No, no . . . the two best days are the day you buy it and the day you sell it! :ROFLMAO:
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    Stamas 244 freedom

    Some information, but not much . . . http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Stamas_Yachts__Freedom__244_Freedom/bp/43br1465s4882m31342 Stamas is generally considered a solid ocean-going boat, tending to favor the fishing crowd, although 244 would be on the smaller end of the scale. I believe there is a...
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    Curious on selling price

    Your boat? Planning on selling? Do this . . . Check NADA (JDPower) for their price estimate (they are typically low on older boats.) Check boat listings for same/similar boats. Subscribe to BUCvalue.com and check their estimate. Those 3 data points should get you to a price range. Combine...
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    4.5L Water in Oil, Bent Valve, O2 Hydrolock

    The only raw water cooled engine that I ran in salt (100% of its use) lasted about 20 years and then it was toast. (with jelly) :LOL:
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    Artificial Intelligence parts finder

    Perhaps it was ChatGPT ?
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    suzuki dt 200 over rev limiter restricts top end

    Please don't post to old/dormant threads as per the forum rules. The OP has not been on the forums since 2011 and unlikely to respond. It is best to post your own thread with your relevant information. Closed.
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    Bravo 3 can you change gear oil line without removing lower unit?

    Welcome to iBoats. . . First word of caution . . . don't take off the lower unit. (you'll get a big surprise). o_O As @04fxdwgi25 explained, the oil line is very tight on the starboard side of the bell housing. even with the drive removed and the bell housing detached, it is a tough go.
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    4.5L Water in Oil, Bent Valve, O2 Hydrolock

    Welcome to iBoats . . . This is the engine (right?) . . CAT Exhaust and basically no riser. If it is raw water cooled (red labels) and not the SeaCore version (blue labels), then it could be early mortality of the exhaust manifolds from the salt water. But . . . they are usually a bit more...
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    Adding Pee Hole to old Nissan 40

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Please do not post to threads that have been dormant for over 90 days as per forum rules. It is best to start a new topic with your relevant information. This thread is 13 years old and the OP has not been on the forum since then.
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    Cylinders wont fire.

    OK - that speaks to seeing/feeling air come out of the intake (vs. suction only). So, I would be checking the valves (valve covers removed) to see if they are moving. See where that leads . . . and go from there.
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    Burned boat and insurance offer

    Well, lawyers aren't free . . . If you can substantiate the fair market value of your boat, then that would be what you want to go back to the insurance company with. As the others, have said, don't just take what they initially offer, as it is probably a very low estimate of the value.
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    1995 Luhrs 290 Tournament open Stringer/bulkhead recoreing

    . This looks to be a major stringer? Or maybe it is a bulkhead. :unsure: You would not be filling this with seacast since there are no sidewalls . . . if I'm seeing this correctly.
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    1995 Luhrs 290 Tournament open Stringer/bulkhead recoreing

    It looks like you may need to build some sections of stringer in its entirety while other sections might be more easily filled with seacast.
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    1995 Luhrs 290 Tournament open Stringer/bulkhead recoreing

    Make note of any large hatches or areas of the cockpit sole that look like they can be removed. Cutting should be a last resort.
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