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  1. 88wellcraft

    intermittent starting problems

    Ok....out on vacation last week my boat started to have an issue. usually it would start just fine but sometimes it would give a loud click and i'd turn the key off and next time it would be fine. I've had the clicking issue on previous boat and it has always been the starter or the solenoid...
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    1998 Suburban Blower motor

    Hey Everybody, My tow vehicle is a 1998 K1500 4 x 4 Suburban. I haven't driven it for about a year and a half as last year we didn't have a boat and I have a company vehicle that I use all the time for regular stuff. So i get it started (replaced battery) but now i have no fan for the heat or...
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    Test driving a boat

    Hey Everybody, Does anyone know if there is a legal way to test drive an unlicensed boat in the state of washington? Our temporary trip permits are for highway use only. Thanks for the input. Guy
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    New to me 2000 horizon 200

    Hey all.....just pick up our new (used) boat and i had a question for ya. i want to do a complete tune up but i can't figure out how to access the back of the engine to get to the distributor, without taking out the support that goes across the top of the engine. anyone have one of these that...
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    Idle under load running rough..hesitation upon start up....voltmeter on dash fluctuat

    Hey everybody. Just took out a new to me 2000 Four Winns Horizon 200. It seemed to run fine on our test drive before i bought it but now am running into some issues. First of all the required info. Engine: 5.0 GI PWTR 4110197437 3868945 Outdrive: Type: SX-M Product #: 3868891 Ser #: 4112084001...
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    Las vegas/Lake Mead

    Hey All, we're heading for vegas on june 5th and have reserved a pontoon boat for a day on lake mead. I've spent a lot of time in and around boats but have never been on lake Mead or on a pontoon boat. Anyone have any suggetions on where to go on the lake and any tips/tricks for operating a...
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    u-joint bellows leaking into boat?

    Hi All, I have a 1988 wellcraft with a 4.3 ltr omc cobra. I noticed a little leakage coming into the boat and at first i thought it might be a transom seal. I pulled the drive off last night and a bunch of nasty water came out. It looks like the u-joint bellows had water in it. If those bellows...
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    omc cobra trim/tilt leak

    Hey all, I have a 1988 4.3ltr OMC Cobra. Seems like I have to add trim/tilt fluid every week or so. I can't see it leaking anywhere in the bilge or on my driveway. Anywhere else this stuff can be going? Bellows maybe? I would think that I would be able to see something. Just thought about it...
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    Deadrise???

    I see this a lot looking at bigger boats. What exactly is it and how do you measure it? Just curious. Thanks, Guy
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    New battery cables

    Any reason I couldn't hook up accessories to the little pigtail thet came on my new cables? Always wondered what they're for....:confused:
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    Great Weekend in the Northwest

    What a great weekend this last was. Fired up the ol' bayliner, went though Lake Washington, Lake Union and out through the Ballard locks for the first time this year. Headed for Gig Harbor and made a quick stop at Blake Island for a doggy pee break. Thought it might rain on us but we got lucky...
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    hub & bearing question(s)

    Hey there...I'm taking my trailer in to replace bearings & seals this weekend and want to know if anyone replaces their hubs on a regular basis. I'm going to be traveling for about 400 miles with it next week so I want to make sure all goes well and no suprises:eek: .....Also...I've had the boat...
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    x-mas tree clips

    Hey there, Any one know where I can get 20 or so double ended christmas tree clips for a 1988 wellcraft near seattle? found 10 on ebay but don't think they'll get here in time.
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    will starter work?

    hey guys, do you think this will work in my 1988 omc 4.3 ltr engine? not a lot of info.... seattle-tacoma craigslist > eastside > boats > Mercruiser Starter, never used Avoid scams & fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check...
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    changing prop size and diameter?

    Hey there. What would the pros and cons be of going from a 15 x 17 aluminum prop to a 14 x 21 stainless? 1988 omc 4.3 ltr with cobra outdrive. Thanks
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    Sparkplugs?

    Anyone know offhand which sparkplugs to use with an 88 omc cobra 4.3 ltr? Left manual at work and want to change them tomorrow. Thanks a bunch.
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    packing peanuts??

    Anyone ever used packing peanuts instead of the two-part pourable foam?
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    canvass top

    Hey again, We also own a 2855 Bayliner:(. The other day we brought all the canvass home to clean it. I had the wrong nozzle on my pressure washer:mad:. So I ended up blowing some of the vinyl off of the top side of it. Probably a 12" x 12" area before I noticed it was being damaged. Any Ideas...
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    how much resin?

    Hey Guys, Putting a new floor in my boat....how much resin should I buy to do approx. 6 ft x 8 ft section? Thanks.
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    kinda funny

    Didn't know where to post this one.......kinda funny
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