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    Bow Eye Problem

    Last week my Bow Eye came loose, so I tightened it back down. Today I was out on the river, and noticed that the same thing happened again. The Bow Eye came loose on the bottom. Is there any way to secure it so it doesn't happen again? I think some of the fiberglass holding the bottom in is...
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    Prop Pitch Question

    I have a '94 Vindicator 200 Model # E200STLERK. What is the appropriate prop for my engine? Right now I have a Shooter 13 1/4 X 25 on her, but am wondering if the pitch is too high for my engine. Can anyone verify that I am just being a worry wart, and tell me the prop is ok for my engine...
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    Whitish Gray Powder Around Cylinder Head

    I have a '94 Vindicator 200 with less than 400 hours on it. When I was checking the compression today I noticed that the head above the #6 cylinder has some chalky whitish gray powder residue on the head itself. It isn't very thick, but more like a dusting has taken place. I'm positive that...
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    VHF / AM FM / UHF Radio Antenna

    Does anyone know where I can get a retractable Radio Antenna for my boat? I have a '95 Skeeter 200SL Fish n' Ski, and I would like a retractable / low profile antenna for radio use. I would like to be able to retract the antenna whenever it is not needed so that it doesn't take up too much...
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    'Marine Radio' versus CB

    What are the differences between the 'Marine Radios' out there and the CB radios? Are they a completely different frequency or are they the same just in a watertight container?
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    Gel Coat cracked and Broken around winch hook-up on hull

    What's that metal hook-up called on the forward hull of a boat that you hook your winch too in order to secure it to the trailer? At any rate I have a little bit of gel coat that has broken off around this metal piece, and it is showing small areas of fiberglass. I checked the metal piece...
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    Should I replace my Fuel Float?

    Yesterday I went to Ski Day on the Ohio, and I filled up before I left. Before I beached my boat I noticed I had 1/2 a tank left, and that was to be expected since I took 6 people down there with me and it was a 30 mile run. On the way back I was 2 people short due to them staying there, but...
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    JVC HD TV audio output dilemna.

    I have a 48" JVC HDTV that does not have any 'Audio Out' slots on the unit. It has a dozen audio input slots, but no output. I bought a pair of wireless headphones for it so I can watch TV after the kids go to bed. Is there any way to set up a pair of wireless headphones on a TV without an...
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    '94 Intruder 150 Trim Issue

    I am posting this for my father-in-law who doesn't have a computer. He has a '94 Stratos 270 with a '94 Intruder 150 that is having an issue with the tilt and trim. He can trim and tilt the engine, but it doesn't show on his trim gauge on the panel. What can cause this?
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    '94 Evinrude BFX4 Trolling Motor

    I have an Evinrude trolling motor that I can't find a replacement prop for. The dimensions are 8 3/4 X 4 inches. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a replacement prop?
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    Thermostat Cover Cracked .... Please Help

    I was installing new Thermostats on my '94 200 Vindicator this evening, and I over torqued one of the screws and cracked off the top left corner. It isn't broken past the screw, but the screw is only holding on by a small piece of the cover. It seems to be getting a good seal, but should I...
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    VRO Installation Question

    So, I installed a new VRO in my '94 200 Vindicator just because it had never been done by the previous owner, and I wanted the piece of mind of knowing it was new. I installed the VRO pump, but haven't run it yet as I just got finished at 10:30 pm and was working under shop lights. Not to...
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    Relocating Oil Reservoir

    I decided to replace my 1.8 Gallon Oil reservoir within the next few days. It has never been done, and I want to have a clean one instead of the cruddy one that's in there now. The boat is 12 years old, and I can't see how much oil is in the tank without using a dipstick to check the levels...
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    How ofter do you clean your hull?

    I decided to wax my boat today, so I did 3 coats of Meguiar's Premium Flagship Wax on the upper side and sides of the boat. I was wondering how often I should clean my hull. I usually only boat in clear / clean freshwater, but sometimes I spray it off when I get home just to get the water...
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    Carb Cleaning Without Removal ?

    Is it possible to clean the carbs thoroughly on my '94 Vindicator 200 without having to remove them from the manifold? I have heard a method using Sea Foam Deep Creep, but was wanting to get some opinions on it first. Any instructions would be helpful, and welcomed. :) Also, I recently...
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    Hydrofoil ... Good or Bad?

    I've had a Speed XP hydrofoil on my 94 Evinrude Vindicator 200 for the past several weeks. I used it a total of 4 times on the boat, and I must say I am not impressed. The first time I used it I couldn't really judge if it was the 2 ft. high waves on Kentucky Lake or my Hydrofoil which was...
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    Impossible Lower Unit reinstallation.

    Engine: '94 Vindicator 200 I replaced my water pump, and I decided to reinstall my lower unit today. It has been nothing short of impossible to get the thing to go back on. I have the shift lever in reverse, but for some reason it won't match up and go on in. I have twisted the propeller...
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    Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

    A buddy of mine works at the local Oreilly Auto Parts. He said that I can find out the number on my thermostats, and I can cross reference them to an auto thermostat. Is this advisable? If so, I can get my t-stats for $10 cheaper.
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    Lower Unit Removal Help Needed.

    So, I committed to replacing my water pump tonight thinking it was going to be a big job, and it has. First off, I removed all of the bolts holding the lower unit to the mid section, but for some reason my lower unit still won't come off. I read somewhere online that you have to put the...
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    OMC Adhesive M Sealant?

    My local dealer ran out of OMC Adhesive M Sealant, and it will be a week before he gets more in. He couldn't offer me any suggestions, but I need to replace my water pump, and it asks for Adhesive M Sealant. I have some 3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant. Will this work, or am I needing...
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