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    Batteries and winterizing??

    Just curious if you remove your batteries in the winter. I have not for the past 2 years and seem ok. What is recommended?
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    leaking cuddy hatch.

    the hatch in the cuddy gets some water leakin in after a good rain.. how do i fix? i think its the seal on the frame of the hatch , not the glass seal. Is this removable and sealeable? i noticed its screwed in to the bow..
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    Vinyl repair

    Some of the seats in my boat (vinyl) are ripped,,, any quick fixes or should i just have them reupholstered?? thanks
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    Small HOLES or chips in Hull

    i just winterized and was cleaning the boat when i noticed some small chips in the gelcoat of my Fiberglass boat. Some are about a half of a dime size and some are really smaller. What should i do..?? and There are also some small bubble looking (Blisters) on the hull??? whats this.
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    Winterized --- quickly and questionable??

    Ok, yes ive had problems with my Omc I/O over the past season and thanks to all who have answered my questions.. now i have a mechanic who is gonna go over the entire boat this winter starting with the OD.unit.. he pulled that off and took to his shop. P.S the fluid was milky..what is this a...
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    extra water in bilge

    after winterizing and pulled drain plug ..still water in bilge area.. turned on bilge pump and some came out.. but remaineder is still there.. bow up and not drained completely.. should i antifreeze this or pump out? thanks..
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    bow roller broke... boat on trailer

    my bow roller is crushed..didnt notice until boat was on trailer.. worried about metal frame cutting into the bow..or hull.. how do i replace now that boat is on trailer .. have to travel with trailer soon.. dont want to damage hull..? <br />how can i replace or cusion the worn roller <br />thanks
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    Should i cap off fuel before storage??

    and what else should i do right away.. im plannin on having engine and outdrive worked on in few weeks and will be stored in unheated garaged...should i at least draain the water from engine.. and what about the outdrive oil... now or later..?
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    bunk replacement

    i replaced my bunks and when i pulled the old ones off forgot where they sat exactly..and now im gonna pull boat out .. what should i do.. bunks are on but not sure if in right position.. will this affect the boat.
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    WINTERIZE and fuel..?

    gonna pull the boat out today or tomarrow.. am going to add stabilizer.. and run to the launch.. but if i only have a 1/4 tank of fuel should i fill up for the winter or not.. i heard the more fuel the less room for condesation.. what to do.>? and any other suggestion once its out..and i plan...
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    see uh oh.?? now engine wont start???

    changed plugs wires and rotor... tried starting and nothing m,,, looked at carb to see if fuel is squirting and it is ..really good stream.. when pulled plugs i removed coil wire and cranked engine and fuel sprayed out of the left half of the engine.. what up ? flooded?? i cant even get this...
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    Cobra shift problems will shut down 1/2 of the cylinders.

    DPHMARINE said this.... what is the cause and how do i fix it.... relates to other post of backfiring??? respond please???
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    uh oh.... now whats wrong?

    Ok in reply to my last posts Backfires alot.... today i changed the fuel filter and checked the spark plugs .. all except one were ok.. one was wet - oil or gas? i replaced that plug with new.<br />Tried starting was tough to start... used either and fired up but ran really rough..really rough...
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    Winterizing but need to work on boat?

    My >? is " needs outdrive and engine work.. dont really want to close it all off..since im sure he;ll need to run it. PS? should i change the engine oil.. now while still in the water or wait till work is done. Do i even need to? just changed it in sept.? thanks...
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    Lots of Backfire!!!!!! why

    Yesterday i went out for a little ride and boat was a little hard to start at first... it sat for 2 weeks at marina. Once running it was smooth, got out to a spot and shut down to fish a little..<br />Start again and drove to another spot.. while driving at about 3k RPM i noticed a popping at...
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