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  1. tpenfield

    Condensation/water in oil?

    Maybe some more information on the history. You've had the boat for 2 years It had been flooded Was the engine fine in the past 2 years? Have you used the boat much in the past 2 years? Now there is water in the oil Was this recent? You changed the oil . . . (when ?) Now it is milky...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I think my rig (trailer & boat) is 40’ overall, add the tow vehicle and it is about 56’
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    Retractable sun shade

    I have the SureShade on my boat. Original equipment. My sample size of 1 is that they are a bit finicky. The motors are run by a controller. The controller on my boat was already replaced by the PO. If you extend the shade it can be a head knocker as folks are entering the cockpit area...
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    Will vehicle work?

    200' . . . make sure you have plenty of gasoline for the trip. :LOL: No worries about towing.
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    Should I buy this Mercury 40 horse?

    I love those 'Don't know much about it" Ads . . . :rolleyes: The thing is the seller usually knows enough to be selling it. :ROFLMAO:
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    Boggs down

    Revving in neutral means nothing. :rolleyes: I'd work the carburetor (cleaning) and see if that improves things.
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    1994 Crowne 322

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Chris-Craft Crowne ???
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Yes, I think this whole idea of IT outsourcing is loosing its shine.
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    Four Winns Horizon 190 bilge pump

    The wiring, as you described it, is less than ideal. The float should activate the pump regardless of the helm switch position. The helm switch should turn on the pump regardless of the float switch.
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    1975 sea ray restoration

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Tell us a bit more about your restoration and post some pictures of the project, if you can. Having a good visual always helps with responses. As for bedding the stringers, most common is 'peanut butter' which is a mixture of resin and fiberglass bits to form the...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    The company that I have been consulting for is a community social service agency. So, it is more about being helpful to them vs. the income. They currently are trying to outsource their IT function and are seeing the 'reality' vs. the 'dream'. I'd feel badly if I just walked away from the...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Yes, but I guess it is better than the "we don't need your services any longer" type of thing. :LOL:
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    @Scott Danforth . . . do you have a link to the reversion videos? It would be a cool thing to see.
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    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    Not sure, as health professionals recommend at least 1500 calories. Sort of depends on how much and how fast you want to loose weight. IIRC, 3600 calories = 1 pound of weight (fat). So, it is a matter of creating a daily deficit of what you burn vs. your intake. My experience is that if I...
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Inboard (I/O) boat engines do need to have fairly mild cams, because of the wet exhaust. Too much duration and/or too little lobe separation will result in both intake and exhaust valves being open (enough) at the top of the exhaust stroke to create 'reversion', which will tend to pull water...
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    There is such a thing as 'clear' non-skid tape. Wondering if it is that type of material.
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    Volvo Penta Trim Gauge

    The trim sender is either busted or broken. . . or could just be loose. Take a look at the outdrive where the trim sender is located to investigate further. Which VP outdrive do you have?
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    Just to add to what the others have responded . . . Should I teak oil it and call it good or should I apply a coating to it like it has now? It seems a coating would likely last a lot longer, but perhaps more difficult to apply. The deck is ~20 years old and still is largely protected by...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Well . . . in my IT consulting gig, I've been helping the company with their IT strategy and technology plan. Now they want me to come on-board and manage the IT department. :oops: Probably be only about 20 hrs/week (hopefully) :unsure: . . . . There goes the free time :rolleyes: The Admiral...
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    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    Today on FB a 'memory' from 12 years ago came up showing me about 25 lbs. lighter . . . Only if . . . :rolleyes:
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