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    OMC 4.3 Cobra slow Drip from hose

    Dewinterized the boat the other day and there were a few small drips from where the hoses connect into the motor while the boat was running. I tightened up the hose clamps and got ride of them except for one drip every 8-10 seconds on the lower end of the large hot water hose. I’ve tried...
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    Changing engine oil filter same time as oil?

    I know this is common sense for a lot of vehicles but wanted to get everyone’s thoughts on here. Personally, I put about 20-30 running hours on my boat this year and I’m changing the motor oil during my winterization today but not sure if I’m goi to changing the filter at the same time? The...
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    89’ OMC 4.3L Winterize Question

    Going to be getting in the mid to upper 20’s next week so need to get my 89’ OMC cobra 4.3 Winterized. After reading a lot of forums, it looks like I need to remove the 4 brass petcocks, poke them with a wire to make sure they drain, remove the raw water hose and point it down to the hull...
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    Prop Suggestions Needed

    Boat/Motor: 1989 seaswirl spyder 202 (20’ length) with an OMC 4.3L 190HP V6 Boat mechanic did a preseason tune up and everything checked out, in other words no issues that are known of Props used: 14.5”x19degree aluminum. Didn’t make it to 4000rmps at a lake at 6000’ elevation(I believe it was...
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    Trailer Guide Ons DIY?

    My trailer is a bit different than typical boat trailers because it has a steps made of approx 1/8” diamond plate. Looks like there used to be some kind of guide ons judging by the holes. Any ideas how to build some that will help guide my 20’ open bow boat? It always seems to be windy when I’m...
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    Simplest 2 Battery Setup?

    I recently bought a 89’ seaswirl with a 4.3 OMC engine. Boat came with two batteries but only one battery was hooked up to the boat, seller said second one was for just in case. I thought that’s great but how does that just in case battery stay charged? The just in case battery looks to be from...
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    Surge Brake partial rebuild, brake away level doesn’t work?

    Hello All, it’s a long story so bear with me please… Two weeks ago, I bought a great condition 89 Seaswirl Spyder that came with the original metal craft trailer. The trailer needed a new master cylinder (old one was dry and full of rust) so I replaced it along with the brake assemblies...
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