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    Can't believe it - water in oil - pcm GT-40

    Well, I left my 'new' boat into the shop due to a clatter in the tranny at low revs. The tech calles me today to tell me that there is water in the engine oil. He dipped the oil and it seemed a little high so he pulled the filter. Said it's full of emulsified oil. Looks like a crack in one of...
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    Walter V drive woes!

    Hi all, Second time out in the new toy (2001 Super air nautique, PCM 5.8 GTO, Walter v-drive). Felt a vibration when accelerating (4 on board, no skier) iimediatley after exiting the no wake zone and only at high revs. Took it back to the dock and sometime later when I tried to start the boat...
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    2001 super air nautique with pcm 5.8 MFI

    I'm thinking about upgrading my boat to the one mentioned above. Supposedly 250 hrs with good service history. Any thoughts on this engine re: performance and maintenance costs over a carbed equivalent? Thanks in advance, D.
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    3.0 to 5.7 merc - fuel consumption for wakeboarding?

    Hello all, I'm very close to changing my 17.5 ft bowrider to a 20ft ski boat. I need more power!!!! Anyways, has anyone else changed from a 3.0 to a 5.7 in similar boats where both were primarily used for wakeboarding/towing? If so what the difference in fuel consumption. Will my eyes be...
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    Ballast on a small bowrider - what do you have?

    It'll soon be time to get wet! Anyone here boarding behind a 17-18ft bowrider with ballast? If so how much and what? Thinking about beefing up my pathetic little wake:( D
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    18ft bowrider - merc 3.0lx with alpha 1 - prop advice

    Hi all, My current prop is a 14" diameter x 20 pitch RH Mercury Alpha 4. It was on the boat when i bought it. I think it may be causing torque steering issues and was wondering what others with a similar setup are running as thier prop? We do a lot of watersports so hole shot is important...
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    Uflex hydrualic steering upgrade, alpha 1 - advice/comments welcome

    Hi all, I'm seriously close to buying a hydrualic steering system for my boat. It has wicked torque steer which isn't helped by a larger prop. I've coped with it for a few years now but as I'm unlikely to be getting rid of the boat anytime soon I'm thinking of taking the plunge. I do have a...
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    OK, serious thread! Fav albums and why?

    Just posted a random thread, re: hip hop; I've watched a shoddy 'hip hop thru the ages' type program. So, for everyone else (me included) here we go! Top ten/11 albums (and why??). I'll break the ice and in no particular order: 1) Neil Young - Harvest 2) Wu-tang Clan - 36 Chambers 3) Led...
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    Die a death thread... Any hip-hop heads?

    Just curious. Any iboaters who enjoy hip-hop? i don't come down here very often so here we go! If so who and why? Nil replies here we come!!!!!! Out of curiosity, i think i'll post a few others, re: dance, country, metal, WHATEVER!!! No more beer for me:facepalm:
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    Plumb shower directly to engine??

    I have to ask (stupid question alert), A friend has told me that you can directly plumb a shower into an engine, thus using the hot water from the engine for warming hands and feetetc and not dumping it into the river. This apparently does not involve any kind of tank or pump. I can...
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    Winterise yam waverunner

    Hi all, I've just got my hands on a early 2000 waverunner, not sure of the exact year. What's the procedure for winterising? Currently it's 60 miles away along with the boat and I have no other info on it at present. Just putting the feelers out so to speak. Is this engine likely to be self...
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    Bow fender - boring question!

    Hey all, This summer I'll be towing my boat behind a 40' cruiser we are chartering. I'll need some form of protection between my bow and the cruisers stern. Previously we have used a regular fender tied on to the bow eye, bent over the bow point and then tied to either end of the wakeboard...
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    Winterising - 50/50 antifreeze PITA

    After winterising this year I filled the block and manifold with 50/50 antifreeze. Anti corrosion and all that... That gives me protection down to about -15C (5F). Problem is they are forecasting record lows of -20C in parts of Northern Ireland. Possibly not where I am but who wants to take...
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    Carb rebuild to cure hard start

    I'm contemplating winter jobs in my 96 Maxum 1750 w/merc 3.0lx and aplha 1 gen 2. As well as a general service/winterise I'm thinking about rebuilding the carb. During the season the engine ran well, one issue was that it was hard to start when warm. It would start immediately if retstarted...
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    Shift cable - reverse issue??

    Hi all, Since I've had my boat (last nov) it doesn't like going into reverse gear when the engine is trimmed up at all. When fully trimmed down it will go into reverse no probs. As winter is coming and I'll be doing some bits to it should I be changing the shift cable? Could the reverse...
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    Open or closed toe...

    Ok, My LF alpha bindings are a bit worse for wear so i need to replace/upgrade. I'm thinking LF vantage as they have all velcro straps and I like the idea of no laces. Anyways, regardless of which I get I'm wondering if i should be getting open or closed toes. Most models come in both. I'll...
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    Ohlson/Winga 29 and mainsail

    Hey all, My friend is looking for a 30' sail boat. He is going to look at an Ohlson/Winga 29. Does anyone know anything about these boats? He is getting a survey etc, i just thought I'd pick the 'iboat brain' as well! Also, it needs a new mainsail. Any ideas on price? Please forgive my...
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    Kill cord reminder...

    Probably too serious for SHT. Just another reminder why the kill cord is there. http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/FATHER-FIGHTING-LIFE/article-2583315-detail/article.html
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    Drive lube colour?

    Due to a potential leak discussed in a different thread I need to top off my gear lube. When I drained a little off it seemed to have a greenish tint but is very dark in colour. I assumed it was the merc HP stuff. I just bought a bottle of it and it is super green and see through. I 'm now...
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    Leaking lube?? '96 alpha 1 gen 2

    Hey all, Here's my story. Bought boat last November. At the time I checked the drive lube and it contained no water. The monitor was approx half full. The dealer had just changed the bellows before purchase. It has remained at around half full since then. I checked last week after a few...
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