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  1. tpenfield

    Snow Birds: Beware!

    Lots of folks use freeze alarms that call you when the temp gets too low. Now it is more common to have WiFi thermostats. I have a Nest T-Stat in the summer house ( 9˚ F here today BTW ) but 2 devices have crapped out in the past 2 years, so I'm switching to Ecobee brand. On sunny days, the...
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Yes, should have gotten the higher-end model . . . However, the thrown awaits . . . . I got 3 more of these to install, so hopefully they will suffice. They flush better than the old toilets.
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Update . . . The JB Weld worked (y) :D In looking at the way the tank mounts to the bowl, it seemed like the gasket assembly was/is a bad design - IMO. There is a combination gasket that seals all 3 mounting holes for the tank. The gasket also needs to act as a spacer in between the tank and...
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    Hampton 220 interior trim

    Google 'counter top edge banding' or 'counter top t-molding' . . . or . . . Google 'half-round rubrail with insert' You may not find an exact match, but should have enough variety to choose from for a decent make-over.
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    Rookie move

    Welcome to iBoats . . . From what I can see there isn't much damage. :unsure: 😛 Did you notice any damage to the propeller? Was there dirt on the transom saver? Did you notice any damage to the transom (deformation, cracks, etc.) ?
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    1990 larson all american 195 4.3 confusion

    Serial number for the engine would help narrow down exactly what you have. What is a pointless coil? :unsure: Not sure if the issue is pointless 🤪 1990 would probably be electronic ignition of some sort. Most of the Mercruiser part websites will have an electrical diagram for the engine . ...
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    Thinking of getting salty

    fresh water = magnesium salt water = aluminum
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    Thinking of getting salty

    Barnacles will start to attach to the hull within the first day on the water, so it may be best to pull the boat out after each day. Aluminum anodes for the outdrive. . . Flush the engine if you like. The trailer will show signs of rust afterwards, so be ready to address all that.
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    Volvo Penta GXi-E Low Power and 2 DTCs

    Have you been able to get rid of the "41" codes for good? As stated, I'd start there and work your way forward.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    Yes, must be in gear to open the throttle past a certain point. There is no need to rev the engine very high in neutral. There is linkage that 'governs' the throttle in neutral. It is there to prevent such acts.
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    Winterizing 350 mag?

    Is this in Oklahoma ??? Isn't it a bit late for winterization? One thing 'we' have learned from winterization threads is that everyone seems to have their own way of doing it. If you are unsure of the process, it is probably best to consult the service manual for your engine. What you...
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    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    You seemed to be focused on water entering the cylinders via the exhaust . . . Maybe it is not. You don't seem to be getting a lot of water, otherwise you would have experienced a hydrolock and the resulting damage to the engine. Perhaps the water source is within the engine :unsure: . . ...
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    The Admiral and I have already decided if the epoxy doesn't work, then we will just buy a new one. :rolleyes:
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Tank is 3 bolts the seat is the other 2 that you see. I will be having a go at it next weekend :)
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    Volvo Penta GXi-E Low Power and 2 DTCs

    I'm just the messenger here . . . the data is from the OP's Diacom recording. :unsure:
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    HP sizing on Chap 23 SSI

    Welcome tyo iBots . . . Yes, you will regret waiting, if you buy the one with the 4.5L
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    yup . . . it seems like a design shortcoming on the grommet assembly, now that I've taken a longer look at the whole thing. These are the less expensive model Kohler . . . As I recall, the last toilet I installed (4-5 years ago) was about $100 more than the ones I just bought. As I recall, it...
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Thanks guys . . . I went the JB Weld route and used their "strongest" epoxy. It will have 2 weeks to cure before I attempt to mount the tank, so we shall see. The grommet shapes are a bit confusing, as they require a bit of 'squashing' and I think I squashed them too much.
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    Need help finding new boat max 8.5 beam

    Greetings . . . Not sure I understand your question :unsure: . . . (Sea Ray) Sundancer 270's are 27 feet long (+/-) . None longer unless you have an extended swim platform. I think they are wider than 8' 6" beam though.
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Yes, tightening just didn't feel right . . . the bolts weren't pulling through the grommets as they should. I'll have to re-engineer on the next one. Still looking for a miracle adhesive though . . .
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