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  1. tpenfield

    Bravo 3 delay going into forward, possible oil related?

    Just FYI - Here is a look at the cone clutch & upper gear set from my Bravo 3 when I took it apart for maintenance a month or so ago . . . . All the bits & pieces . . .
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    Two gauges not working...new to this boat

    Greetings . . . The speedometer works off of water pressure . . . on the leading edge of the outdrive lower unit there is a small hole. On the top of the forward ventilation plate where the horseshoe anode is located there is a plastic fitting that should connect to a tube. that tube leads...
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    Bravo 3 delay going into forward, possible oil related?

    @lrdchaos - Didn't you post about this a while ago . . . :unsure: Shift adjustment, or possible cone clutch issues.
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    water in the oil

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Winni as in Winnipesaukee? Ticking sound . . . possibilities are: 1) a bomb !!! :oops: 🤪 2) valve lifters flattening out from all that water in the oil. who puts water in their oil anyway :rolleyes: As for the water in the oil, did someone forget to winterize the...
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    Who has starting doing all their own maintenance?

    I've never had a shop even look at my boats over the years. I have always done my own maintenance and improvements . . . just don't know any different. Lots of folks on this forum do their own stuff . . . and there are many experienced and knowledgeable folks here who help out.
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    Welcome to iBoats . . . We can not really provide much guidance, since we cannot inspect the boat. It will be your decision to make. The boat is 29 years old (?) How good can it be? Plan on doing a bit of work.
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    Engine Mounts Install

    The best method for you depends on what you have to work with as far as supporting structure around the engine. I did not see which engine you are working on, but I have used a scissor jack under the exhaust manifold when I replaced the engine mounts on my 7.4L Merc. I thought it was best to...
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    Possible blown head gasket? Need Help!

    Sounds like you are on the right track with doing a coolant system pressure check. What help do you need? Are the oily spark plugs just on one side of the engine? does it correlate to the 60 psi cylinder? 60 PSI is a fair amount of compression loss for a head gasket failure, unless it is a...
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    Buy a boat with a bad starter?

    As stated, usually hydro-locks cause damage to the rotating assembly - connecting rods, crankshaft, etc. so, if someone selling a boat said "it just needs a new starter" . . . it could mean that the engine no longer turns over due to a bent connecting rod.
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    Buy a boat with a bad starter?

    Often a hydro-lock is mis-diagnosed as a bad starter.
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    Thoughts on a 2003 Crownline 212 DB?

    Welcome to iBoats . . . The price does seem crazy. Crownline is a decent mid-tier boat, as are many other brands. Keep in mind that the boat is 18 years old, so the actual condition of the boat is most relevant. Maybe look around and see what else you can find.
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    Ablative paint hull prep

    Pressure washer should take the dusty stuff off of the hull surface. You do want clean and dry . . . not dusty. Also, you really should do a barrier coat before you do the anti-fouling paint. Interlux Interprotect E2000 is often used as a barrier coat.
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    Fluid in the bilge

    PS fluid does have a red-ish tint to it, but you will probably have to verify by checking the fluid levels. What does the fluid taste like? :D:eek:
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    Is this gel coat or top side paint?

    Greetings @Scott Danforth , Formula Boats uses DuPont Imron paint for their graphic designs - so It is possible that Chaparral does the same? :unsure: Sure looks like paint.
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    Engine alignment

    Too many variables to consider in checking alignment to strive for perfection on the grease marks. If the tool goes in/out easily and the markings are present all-around, and a 90˚ rotation holds true, call it good. Those engine mounts have seen better days. Put them on your fix-it list.
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    scan tools...which one?

    I have the Rinda Diacom . . . I am not sure how well-supported the MEFIBurn stuff is. :unsure: Definitely get something that gives you all of the data and not just fault codes. It will pay for itself the first time you use it, because you won't go out and buy a bunch of unnecessary parts...
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    Thoughts on a 2005 Doral Thundercraft 240 Magnum?

    Welcome to iBoats. . . Doral went out of business a while back . . . never really emerged from the economic recession in 2009. Boats are not all that 'reliable', so no real comment there. Most of the component parts on a boat are sourced from other manufacturers, so as things break, you can...
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    8 hp Mercury outboard

    2-cycle engine? Yes, that's where the discharge oil ends up . . . in the water.
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    riser and manifold replacement

    What @Bondo said. The key factors are water passage and mating surface condition. Clean 'em up so we can see better.
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    Docking question

    25 knot wind ? All bets are off . . . it would be hard to bring the bow around and maintain within the 50 foot space. If I were me docking in that situation, I'd probably try to do a 3-point turn in the channel ahead of getting to the slip, knowing the wind will take you back several slips...
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