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    2007 SX A Volvo Penta Removal

    Does anyone have step by step instructions and tips on how to remove my 2007 VP SX-A outdrive? I can't find anything on youtube or online. Pics or video would help a ton. I wan to pull it to do the annual check of bellows, grease splin and look for any leaks. Any help would be great!
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    Galvi or steel trailer?

    How do I determine if I have a painted galvi. or steel trailer? It is a Four Winns trailer. Thanks for the help
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    saltwater

    Alright I just bought a new boat and live in the NW. I have a Four Winns H190 and I believe the trailer is painted not galvanized. It is a Four Winns trailer. My question is I would like to take it out on Puget Sound (saltwater) however I always hear horror stories about saltwater and how...
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    Fender Size?

    Rule of thumb what size fenders should you get? I have a 19ft runabout. I see them from 3 inches and up. Thanks
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    2nd Battery Help

    I want to add a 2nd batter to my boat. How hard is it to do this? It is a 2007 Four Winns I/O H190. Diagrams and pictures would be great if you have any or links on how to do this. Or is it worth having a boat mechanic do this? Thanks,
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    boat ranking ?

    If you are to rank runabout boats what are some of the best ones out there? Looking for 2006 or newer. Anywhere from 19-20ft with I/O volvo or merc drives. Choices so far to choose from- reinell, four winns, sea ray, blue water, glastron, larson, bayliner, maxum, regal, crownline. Thanks...
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    Maintenance checklist?

    Does anyone know where I can locate a checklist of required maintenance items that need to be completed on a Four Winns H190 2007? With cars every so many miles you need to do preventive maintenance. How about on the boats? I live in the NW so I will get it winterized every year however I...
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    boat insurance ?

    Do most people go with their local insurance agent that they have for home, auto, etc to get boater insurance? (allstate, state farm, etc) Or do you go with a specialized company such as Westmar Marine Insurance Service. It would be for a 19 foot boat and trailer. Thanks,
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    Cracked Block

    Is there an easy way to check to see if an engine has a cracked block or has been damaged due to improper winterization? Would you be able to see something when you did a test drive? Thanks,
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    2007 Four Winns H190

    I found a 2007 bank repo brand new Four Winns H190 for $16K. It has the Volvo 4.3 190 HP with sunsport seating and a trailer. Bimini, bow and cockpit covers also. Is this a good deal in today market? Will have manufactury warrenty and dealer is also providing 2 yrs of service for free...
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    Milan Boats anyone know anything about them?

    Does anyone know anything about Milan boats? How do they compare to Four Winns, Sea Rays, Larson, Crownline,etc... I have never heard of them. Thanks for your help.
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    Crownline, Four Winns or Sea Ray???

    I am looking at a 2002 crownline 180BR for 13k with 100hrs on it. I have also been looking at a 2008 Four Winns new H190 for about 19k and a 2008 new Sea Ray Sport 195 for about 20K. I am not new at boating however would like a great boat for a family of 4 with 2 young boys. I need some...
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    New Runabout

    I want to by a 19ft runabout boat. Does anyone know of a good website to compare models and ratings? Do some non bias research. I was thinking of a 2008 19 ft Four Winns with a 190HP. I can get it for 19k out the door. Is this a good deal? Thanks
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    135 volvo or 190 volvo Four Winns

    I was thinking of buying a 4 winns boat. They have some great deals on 2007closeouts. However I see alot of 135HP Volvo boats on the closeout. Is 135 HP engine enough for a 18 foot runabout? The 190 HP Volvo adds about $3k to the bill. Is it really worth it?
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    Water leaking down by plug

    Hello- i have a 1988 seaswirl I/O 4.3 mercruiser boat that is leaking. It looks like it comes in where the drain plug. I pulled the drain plug housing and resealed it with marine sealer. I took it back out and still there is water coming in. Could it be something else? I don't see it coming...
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