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  1. solar7647

    Who loves their 3.7L/470?

    You know it seems there has been a major shift on this forum. When I joined I was surrounded by 470 haters and now it seem alot of 470 lovers are popin up! I must say its a nice change!:D
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    Why cant every one be like boaters?

    Well I have to drive about 25mi to get to where I am doing my refit project and every time I take the drive I pass a house with a late 80's yellow WellCraft in the driveway. Well two weeks ago I noticed a large boom over it with the engine hanging from it and it peaked my interest. So this after...
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    To all the guys down south!

    I just wanted to say, I hope all the Iboats members down in Mississippi and Louisiana all made it through the weekend safe!! That Tornado was pretty mean. :eek::eek: Also to anyone else that had to deal with it, the news said there was over 100 Tornados :eek: that sprung up over the weekend...
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    Motor mount question

    Hey guys! I got my engine all rebuilt and started and I am dropping it in tomorrow! Its a 3.7L and I had to replace the wood for the front mount as part of my resto because it was 100% water logged. My question is, do you guys have any tip on sealing the mounting bolts so I can better prevent...
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    Battery or starter...input please!

    I am wrapping up a rebuild of my engine, a 3.7L 180Hp Mer. and had a little issue today perhaps someone can better provide input on because I cant decide what the issue is. A link to the rebuild thread if it helps any! http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=384800 I filled the engine with...
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    OOOOOOOOO!!!!! That hurt

    I dont know if this has made it hear yet but it needs to be..............remind me not to go out on the water with these guys!!!! Listen to what he says after...Is the wakeboard ok? What a friend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLhKy7w9IBc
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    Funny as He** ...but so tru!

    I just got this in an e-mail.......Enjoy...Many of the Law's work so well when working on a boat!!:D:D -Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee. -Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped...
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    3.7L 180HP rebuild with pics!

    Ok well I am doing a refit of my boat and a full rebuild of my engine. I need to because of sloppy cylinders. Now I have done a lot of research on the 3.7L/470 Merc and found lots of info but nothing with any detail to rebuilds or fixes, so I have decided to do it my self so maybe it will...
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    Any ECHL Fans out there??

    Its Play-offs in the ECHL......My team made it....just!!! The Toledo Walleye will be taking on the Charlotte Checkers tomorrow in game one, round one of their first play-offs!! Considering Hockey hasnt been in toledo for two years ( the old team folded) and this is the first every season for...
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    No More Snow!

    You have got to be kidding me!:mad: another 6-10 inches of snow!:eek: I know we in ohio didnt get as much as others in the last storm but it was a complete wight out and it sucked! I guess all of us in the north are eating our words for pocking fun at the folks down south during that two week...
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    Just Got Me A New Puter!

    Along with all the stuff for the boat, daddies little dependent got me a new HP Pavilion dm3. This thing is sweat, best lab top I have ever had. Its super fast, thin and lite and is a 64 bit system, plus it has a sweat aluminum satin body instead of plastic! The battery last a long time! It has...
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    Whats your Marina look like....?

    Got board today and rolled out to the Marina and took some photos. put them together to make a cool wide veiw.....It was a little disappointing looking at all the ICE though! Post a Photo of your Marina..
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    Trolling Motor question

    Hello all:D I have been investigating trolling motors with the intension of buying one for my 22ft Four Winns. It has a cuddy cabin and the bow sits up out of the water quite a bit ( kind points up when just sitting in the water) so I am looking at rear mount ones and I came across one that I...
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    What can I do with all my kids crap?

    I am redesigning my entire boat....I have an issue..... I am having a lose of ideas on how to solve. What the He*l do I do with all the crap we have to bring for the kids..IE diapers, food, cloths, toys you know the crap every kid 4yrs and younger needs. We have seen alot of overpriced bulky...
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    Wow launchs gone wrong! saw these and had to share!

    I would like to know how the meeting whent after this one...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPoAOXf8RIo&feature=related I cant beleive none of these people thought standing there was a bad idea!:D:D:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v9Hx_KO3u4&feature=rec-fresh+div-r-4-HM
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    toyota pickup+225hp honda outboard= awsome!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzxuEOxYSLE The video is 10min long but worth it! Awsome!
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    1987 Four Winns 215 Sundowner Refit/Repower

    I am starting a refit and repower project. I will be working on my 1987 Four Winns 215 sundowner. The boat is in good condition with few real problems, but everything in it is 22years old so I want to upgrade it so that it will last for another 22 years. Plus this is the reason I got the boat...
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    3.7L 224cid mercruiser knocking

    Ok the story is, few weeks back blew compresion ring in number 1 piston, pressurized crankcase and spit oil out dip stick (not good). So I tore down the engine, found that number 1 piston was damaged so I replaced all the pistons, rings and rist pins with new forged piston, while i had it apart...
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    OMC 305 cranks but will not start Help!!!!!!!

    1987 OMC 305. Turn the key cranks, sound like it starts and as soon as you let go of the key it dies. But if I jump a wire from the alternator to the positive of the coil it starts and runs. So I changed the coil, still want start, checked alternator to see if bad, its good. Checked assist...
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    Oil every whare!

    I was truckin down the river yesterday when my rockers started getting really loud, opened the dog house and there was oil all over. I got to the ramp and look a closer look and it looks like it is from the head gasket. It for the most part completly emptied the oil from the engine. It was only...
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