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    Vintage O'brien Mach I

    Cleaning out my shop and starting to get rid of toys I'll unfortunately never be using again. I bought this O'Brien Mach I in 1973. I believe it is the first non-wood slalom ski O'Brien ever made, and perhaps the first one made by any manufacturer. Anyone know the history of this ski and what...
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    Over-pressure Fuel Pump Failure

    1992 Volvo 431B w/DP-C with 1 year old Volvo brand replacement electric fuel pump. Anyone ever hear of an electric fuel pump failing in an over-presure mode? Mechanic said pump was putting out 12 psi which is twice what it should, causing the carb to spew gas all over everything. This engine...
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    Ethanol Gas to Blame, Could it Be?

    I've read all the stuff about Ethanol gas, but here's a new and very personal one. A very reputable marine mechanic had my boat for some outdrive maintenance. When they went to start it, it would not start and they found the engine covered with gas, like a stuck carburetor float. (The carb is...
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    Help With Windshield Removal (w/Pics)

    Got a break in the rain here in the PNW. Time to fix a very leaky windshield after last seasons caulking didn't do the job. It's gotta come off. I'd appreciate any suggestions and guidance. I've removed the plastic covers exposing the screws that run along the bottom of the metal frame...
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    Windshield Removal and Reinstall on Express Cruiser

    My 1992 22' express cruiser windshield is leaking quite a bit of rain water down into the cabin via both front corner bolt holes. No amount of caulking to date has helped. Anyone have any experience removing and reinstalling these manufactured windshields? I've already been on the phone with...
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    Engine Compartment Sole Painting

    Have a new sole in my engine compartment. Any recommendations on paint? Durability counts, looks doesn't. I have been using Tap Plastics bonding coat polyester resin. It says not to apply paint to it without using the surface curing agent. The surface curing agent has wax in it. When I...
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    Adhesive Question

    I'm confused about what adhesive to use where. My project involves laminating plywood together and "bedding" stringers to the hull. I've seen some folks are using PL glue, Epoxy PB and 3M products. What is the best way to go for these applications? Will one product work for both apps? I've...
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    Fiberglass Boat Longevity & Tiderunner Pilot House?f

    After much work/money invested in the super-clean 1992 22' mid-cabin cruiser I bought 18 months ago, I pulled up probably the only cushion I hadn't looked under and found nasty rot. I had I been fighting a significant leak that seems to be associated with the windshield, where rain water was...
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    Windshield Leaking Badly

    I was just able to determine that all the water getting in the cabin on my 1992 22' express cruiser is coming thru the windshield. It's seeping thru the panes onto the inside "dash(?)" and then running to the right or left side of the dash and seeping into the cabin thru the windshields front...
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    Quicksilver Throttle Issue

    I've owned this 1992 22' cruiser for a year now. It has a Quicksilver steering wheel and throttle/shift controls but a Volvo Penta engine and outdrive, so the original MerCruiser power plant was replaced prior to my purchase. My problem is with engine throttle control. Both throttle and shift...
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    Throttle Surge?

    I am looking at a 1982 23' Tiderunner "pocket trawler" with a 60 hp Pices diesel (about 1,900 hours). (My mechanic says the Pices is made by Isuzu.) Engine starts right up and runs strong, 3400 rpm max. After about an hour on the test drive I noticed an occasional small increase in engine...
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    Pocket Trawler Cabin Heater/Stove Use

    I'm looking at a 1983 trailerable "mini"-trawler style boat that has a tiny stove (with chimney) for heat in the cabin. The burning area is brick lined on the bottom. An ash tray below is for cleanup and would catch any "hot" embers. The current owner has not used it and the previous owner is...
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    4 vs. 2 WD and Tow Vehicle Recommendations

    I've got a "large" 22' mid-cabin cruiser on a trailer that weighs $1,400 lbs. I don't know the boat weight yet, but figure it's at least 5,000 lbs. making the total package around 7,000 lbs. New boat for me. First time up the ramp recently as soon as my friend's F150 rear tires hit the wet...
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    1992 Volvo 431B is a GM 4.3l engine?

    Can anyone confirm this? This is a new boat for me. Mechanic who checked it out suggested a tune-up, which I can do myself. I prefer to save money on parts at the local auto parts store when possible. No need to spend twice as much for plugs at the marine Volvo dealer if I can help it! Any...
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    "Freedom" Small Power Boat Manufacturer?

    Anyone heard of this manufacturer or brand? Web searches turn up a sailboat manufacturer and a company in N. Carolina that is currently building large sport fishing yachts. Tomorrow I'll be looking at a little 22' cruiser manufactured in 1992 described by the broker only as a "Freedom 22"...
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