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  1. JASinIL2006

    Transducer: Shoot-thru-hull vs. transom mounted vs. thru-hull mounted?

    Hi all, the depth sounder on my fiberglass bowrider seems to have flaked out... the gauge is getting power, but the depth reading frequently disappears, or flashes nonsensical depths. After checking for good connections and not finding any problems, I'm thinking it's time to replace... My...
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    Tow bowrider and rowboat on single trailer?

    Re: Tow bowrider and rowboat on single trailer? Here's a picture of my rig en route to Canada. It made the 800 mile trip with nary a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I was almost sad to take apart my beloved contraption, by the time I made it up there!
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    1999 larson acc switch

    Re: 1999 larson acc switch Hi, I don't know if the wiring harness colors are the same for your boat, but here's what it looks like on mine: The pic on the left shows the portion of the dash with my ACC switch, and the pic on the right shows the wires connected to that switch. (My finger is...
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    Time to be worried?

    Hi all, I could use some advice. I bought a used boat from a Marine Sales company in early February. At the time of sale, we did all the paperwork to have the title for the trailer and boat put in our name, and for the boat to be registered. Part of the sale included a fee for the paperwork to...
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    Any good Larson shots?

    Re: Any good Larson shots? Here's my '97 Larson 186 SEi I/O powered with a Mercruiser 350 Mag Alpha One Gen II. Bought it this winter and I've had it out once this Spring.
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    Problems with depth gauge

    Hi I have a '97 Larson SEi 186 I/O bowrider that is new to me. I recently took it out on a big river for the first time and the depth gauge operated somewhat erratically. At times, it seemed to be working fine, showing a depth that seemed to be about what I'd expect. At other times, though, the...
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    Depth gauge functioning?

    Hi I have a '97 Larson SEi 186 I/O bowrider that is new to me. I recently took it out on a big river for the first time and the depth gauge operated somewhat erratically. At times, it seemed to be working fine, showing a depth that seemed to be about what I'd expect. At other times, though, the...
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    Tow bowrider and rowboat on single trailer?

    Re: Tow bowrider and rowboat on single trailer? It's been a while, but I finished my rack to carry the boat and I thought I'd post some pictures to see what you think. I took it out for an in-town road test yesterday (no highway speeds yet) and it seemed very solid, with no swaying or...
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    What does SEi mean?

    Hi, I bought a used Larson 186 SEi (a '97). In all the stuff I've read about this boat, I've never seen any mention about it's model name... SEi. Does anyone know if this stands for something? Seems like it must be an acronym. Thanks!
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    Engine hatch wont' stay up...

    Hi all, The engine hatch on my (new to me) '97 I/O bowrider won't stay up. The hatch is upholstered, about 4' wide and 15" deep, and it currently has two gas springs that say they are rated at 40 lbs. I can't tell if these gas springs have given up the ghost and should be replaced or if the...
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    Chipped gel coat

    Hi all, I have a recently purchase used boat (Larson 186 SEi bowrider) and I was underneath it last night working on the trailer. I noticed two chips in the gel coat and fiberglass below the waterline along one of the chines. I took a couple of pictures (one with my fingertips for scale)...
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    Adding brakes and I have a question...

    Hi, I recently bought a boat and trailer, and after reading up on trailering here and doing some calculations, I decided my single axle trailer really ought to have brakes. I picked up a complete kit that will allow me to install electric drum brakes. I realize that drum brakes are not as good...
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    New boat for first time boaters!

    Hi all, I've been hanging out here for the last several weeks, reading and learning a lot, and I've already received some great help. My wife and I (and our 3 kids) are first time boat owners, having just bought a '97 Larson SEi 186 I/O bowrider from a nearby dealer. With the mild winter and...
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    Canvas cockpit cover without snaps?

    Hi all, I just purchased a set of canvas covers for my Larson 186 bowrider. The bowcover snaps on and fits perfectly. The cockpit cover, though, has no snaps to attach it to the boat. I contacted the seller and their response was that this was common practice because the snaps on the cover need...
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    Service manual

    Hi I recently bought a used boat (my first!) with a Mercruiser 350 Magnum engine. I have a basic owner's manual for it, but I was wanting to find a service manual, and I don't know what is available or where I might go to get one. The engine serial number is 0F747565, if that helps. Any ideas...
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    Plug for aluminum boat

    Hi all, I recently purchased a 14' aluminum v-hull rowboat (a 1968 Sea Nymph, I believe!). It has a threaded 3/4" hole in the bottom of the boat about 4" in front of the transom. Of course, there was no plug when I bought the boat, so now I'm trying to figure out what to use. I have one of those...
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    Tow bowrider and rowboat on single trailer?

    Hi all, I have an 19' Larson bowrider I/O on a single axle trailer towed behind a Ford F150. I am taking a trip to Canada in the late Spring and in addition to the Larson, I need to get a 14' Sea Nymph v-hull aluminum boat (a rowboat, essentially) up to Canada as well. (The Larson will be...
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