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  1. southkogs

    New used boat getting the water flowing

    ^^^ LOL :cool: I'm not a fan of the whale tails. Supposedly, they help lift the stern when you're on plane/planing and stabilize the outdrive. But, bow wander (as such) is normal. Learn how it works with your hull and don't overcorrect.
  2. southkogs

    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    You should be able to find the shop manual for your drive here: https://www.outboardbooks.com/ Dunno' about pullin' the shaft. I never dug into the lower that far.
  3. southkogs

    Assistance in identifying engine and type of Drive

    Welcome aboard: Are you sure it's a Mercruiser? Got any photos?
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    No apologies ... guess how I learned about that number: ;)
  5. southkogs

    1968 Slickcraft 19 foot Just Purchased!

    Welcome aboard: with the electric tilt, you're most likely up against the tilt motor. It's on the port side, WAY back against the intermediate gear housing ... probably in a space not quite large enough for a 8 year old to squeeze into :D If it's the original '68 setup, you've got either a...
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    I'll take the counter point: my first I/O purchase ever was a OMC Electric Shift Stringer. I was pretty much clueless on sterndrives, but picked up the boat cheap. Fortunately I came here for help, and a couple of guys gave me some tips. For less than $800 I had the boat all cleaned up, and...
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    Nope. 983486 is the part number on the upper gear case for a Stringer 400. It's not your outdrive's model number. I think - but don't know - the other part number is a hydromechanical lower gear case; which is a different drive than you have. If the upper is rotating clockwise relatively...
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    I don't think those are model numbers. Probably part numbers on the cases. Look inside the engine bay for a number tag. It should read something like "252STHRCRA 1984." Since it's in pieces, do you know that your engine turns free? And then do you know if the upper gear case turns free (by hand...
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    ^^^ I have a little belt clip holster that works inside my belt. I tuck the .380 the small of my back and untuck the tshirt. That's been my best option. The 9mm will fit that way, but it's pretty uncomfortable.
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I did a couple of very fun and enlightening "shooting from concealment" courses with a local sheriffs department. That's where I found out I didn't like that cross draw from the shoulder. I prefer a strong side carry, but that's often impractical for me - so, if not in the pocket, I usually have...
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I've never liked the shoulder rigs. I don't care for the way you draw from them. Summertime is usually a pocket gun.
  12. southkogs

    VHF antenns

    VHF is "line of sight." If a 4' antenna will keep a straight line to the station you want to talk to (ie - open water only) ... you should be good. Where I am inland, I would need more height to maintain signal. ^^^ that's all over simple, but catches the general rules.
  13. southkogs

    Map of waterways available?

    X2 on Navionics. Even their web chart is pretty decent.
  14. southkogs

    New used boat getting the water flowing

    "Bow wander" isn't unusual with I/Os. You may have to learn the boat a little more to minimize it. Sometimes trim can help, but with your steering type if it's fine when you throttle up then what's happening at lower speeds is normal. Learn to work with it, and try not to over correct. That's...
  15. southkogs

    Electric shift stringer omc stern drive

    '84 drive wouldn't be electric shift. Should be mechanical. BUT, if both are the same lower unit: pull your drive, stick your good upper on top of the good lower, reinstall drive after maintenance and enjoy. You can swap the entire drive if you know the upper and such is good on the other drive.
  16. southkogs

    glasstream drain plugs

    Should only be one drain, generally at the center of the stern in the bilge. Others are likely the live well plumbing (which I know little about). Did this just start happening recently? How fast is the water coming in? Welcome aboard.
  17. southkogs

    Towing tube with bayliner capri 1700 1992 70hp

    It'll pull it ... not sure how exciting a ride you can make it with the 70. The boat will likely need to be loaded light for better performance. Welcome aboard.
  18. southkogs

    Transom mounted Transducer

    I used a Sternsaver block on mine. (http://sternsaver.com/) It seems to work well. You "glue" the block onto the boat, and then drill into the block.
  19. southkogs

    Newbie Question

    Copying from Chris' response elsewhere. 30W oil will work, or you can use ATF. Just don't mix the two. You want to match what is currently in there. If you don't know, you may need to flush it. Welcome aboard.
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    iBoaters...Where are you!!!! - Members Map

    Was through that area not long ago. Pretty part of the state. Welcome aboard.
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