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    ? putting a new engine in a waverunner

    I can get an '03 waverunner on a single trailer for about a grand model is '03 Kawi stxr 1200 it is in brand new "looking" condition - so is the trailer but the engine is apparently blown - 90 hours So, some questions what would a new engine (complete) cost and where would one get this...
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    Great to get the Kids out first time this year.

    Last year I bought a new bowrider to trailer it to anywhere I want to take it. I wanted to connect more with the kids who are growing up so fast. I finally got out for the first time this year ---- it's been so busy since my 'ex boss' was let go and I stepped into his spot. That put a monkey...
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    Public boat ramps are so much fun

    At Lake Hopatcong NJ this past weekend - saw my share of my great fellow boaters at the ramp there. Busy of course, people cutting in front of everyone - mostly the bass tournament fisherman. One of these 'pros' tied up to the dock (ie waiting line to get off the water) - and proceeds to clean...
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    onboard battery charger for dual battery setup

    Last fall when I picked up the new Regal 1900, I had the dealer install a second battery and battery '1/2/all' perko switch. It's a trailered boat, and I want to have an onboard charger put in so I can keep the batteries good between outings while sitting in my driveway. I assume that the...
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    volvo penta sx-a drive, serial # A136504 - Parts Catalog?

    Been trying to find the find a parts catalog so I can easily identify the part numbers etc for certain parts I need to re-install the out-drive this spring - specifically the alignment tool, gasket, o-rings, 6 locking nuts, drive paint and spark plugs - Can't seem to find part numbers online...
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    NJ boater looking to use boat in NY lakes....

    Does anyone know if there are any issues with me trailering my boat up to the NY lakes - like the Finger Lakes etc ?
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    Volvo Penta SX drive - air bubbles when changing gear lube

    I got some air bubbles into the gear lube when I changed it for winterization I would say about a good 5 or 6 pumps were about 1/2 air - using one of those quart handpumpers I did get the full 2.85 quarts into the drive though and the dipstick shows full Is it best to drain and put back in...
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    Note of Thanks for the help and advice on winterizing.

    Just wanted to say thanks for the help and advice given to me on this forum. I winterized my motor and drive and saved somewhere around 600 bucks. Thanks to all, especially Don S.
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    external fuel tank for winter fuel mix question

    2011 4.3GXi-J - fuel injected during winterization, I used a portable 3 gallon fuel tank - did the winter mix - of 50:1 two stroke/stabil/gas - I disconnected existing boat's fuel line at the fuel pump, hooked up the portable tank to the fuel pump - using a new fuel line with a primer ball on...
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    2011 4.3GXi-J SX drive...

    about 2 weeks ago I emailed my boat's service department with some questions that I finally got the answers back from them. in the last week or so, I posted some questions related to what I sent to the deal. The answers are in bold below - now I'm not looking to question anyone's integrity on...
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    maintenance free gimbal bearing

    2010 GXi-J / SX drive if it's true that my 2010 volvo has a maintenance free gimbal bearing - would it be advisable just to grease the driveshaft "only" when reinstalling the drive - or perhaps to put a light coat of grease on the outside of the gimbal by hand before reinstalling the drive...
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    Any issue with leaving the drive unit off for the winter

    taking the drive off to do service/maintenance for the winterize any reason it 'has' to go back on and then leave it on for the winter ? I'll close up and cover the back end of the boat over the winter engine 4.3GXi-J drive SX-A
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    4.3 VP GXi-J - engine flush and fuel pump hose question and antifreeze

    I probably should wait til I get home to read my manual before posting these questions.... but.... 1) On the left side of my engine i have a flush connection, I remember the sales person telling me you connect a normal garden water hose to it and run the engine for a few minutes to clean out...
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    great... picked a great weekend to winterize - with 3-5 inches of snow coming

    was 90% sure of how to winterize, took an extra week to ask some questions and postponed winterizing till this coming weekend... 3-5 inches of snow coming Saturday - supposed to be right at 32 degrees but not for very long according to weather.com Sunday is in the 50's I assume I don't have to...
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    4.3GXi-J manual / winter mix / and meaning of GXi-J engine description questions

    There was a previous thread, where service manuals were posted for download - based on that I had some questions.... the original post from Don S. is in bold, my questions are below Originally Posted by Don S From the sounds of it, you never found the links to download free oem SERVICE MANUALS...
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    appropriate product to hold gasket on during drive re-install

    what do you use to hold the gasket in place during drive install while i'm on the topic, and awaiting delivery of my manual to tell me the ins and outs of installing the drive - do you put the gasket on the drive before installing - or on the back of the boat
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    boat cover recommendation

    what cover would you recommend for a 20 foot bowrider - mostly will be used in the spring/summer/fall while in my driveway - to keep the rain / elements out... in the winter I'll be doing the shrink wrap - so really just a 3 season cover. I see sharkskin advertised by this forum - but I'm not...
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    winterize clarification using volvo penta service bulletin 'fuel storage mixture'

    Volvo Penta 'requires' using a mixture of gas, sta-bil and 50:1 two stroke oil to "fog" a fuel injected motor for winterizing. The question is, is it best to leave the existing fuel filter on for this step in winterizing - and then in the spring, just before 1st launch, install a new filter...
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    2010 4.3 GXi-J fuel injected (not carbed)

    my manual says there are 4 drain plugs - 2 in the block, 2 in the exhaust I read some post on a different site that someone says there are 5 now, I know that I should rely on my manual, but I've also read posts (here) that says the manual information 'for other issues' are completely wrong so...
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    drive fluid volvo penta 2010 sx single prop

    the adult section / how to winterize this drive, says basically, take the drive off, inspect bellows, gimbal, etc THEN change the drive fluid - then reinstall drive does it matter if the drive fluid is changed before taking it off, or after it's put back on ? also, i don't remember the manual...
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