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    Named the Boat

    Finally decided on a name for my boat, "Serenity", which has a dual meaning. First it is calmness, tranquility, a state of mind. second I named it after one of my favorite movies "Serenity" which was based on the old Firefly TV show. That was the name of the "boat". Ordered it here from...
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    Characteristics Explained

    Looking for an explaination for the characteristics of my boat, mostly with deadrise, transom angle, freeboard, etc. Not sure on some of the meanings. Wondering what my boat charicteristics would be considered (deep V, good planning, etc) or compared with on other boats. Boat weighs 2130lbs...
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    Speaker Location

    Where do you guys mount your stereo speakers? I have 2 additional 6x9's in enclosures that I mounted in front of the front seats, facing back, on the walls by your feet. You really can't hear them (the factory speakers are mounted on the dash). I was thinking of mounting the enclosures under...
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    Does my boat ride too low?

    I have the SmartTabs (adjusted the farthest up) on my boat and my question is , does this boat ride too low in the front. When you are driving it it seems like you are right on top of the water. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ZL-abXrQs
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    I/O leak

    Anybody know what this could be? Leaking from the top of the outdrive. Strong fluid smell. Took the boat out yesterday it wan't leaking. Today I discovered. Seems like a small slow leak, maybe a couple tablespoons so far. I am suppose to be taking it out on the lake for a couple hours...
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    Winter storage

    Thought you might be interested in my contraption. Built with 1.5" PVC to hold up to the Michigan winter. Still need to cover the I/O
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    Joined the "aground' club

    Went out to Cass lake in Oakland County MI yesterday. A spur of the moment thing, so I forgot to take a lake map. Was cruising along with a friend and sudden we came to a screaching, abrupt halt! Cass lake is the second largest lake in Oakland County, 1250 acres, maximum depth of 123'. We...
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    Prop number

    Was looking at my prop and stamped on the side of it is F426 Does that mean anything (like pitch, etc)? Doesn't seem right....
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    Maiden Voyage (again), No disaster

    After all the problems I was having with water in the gas (problem solved), me and my son took the boat out yesterday to see how she runs. She purred! With the new Smart Tabs, she will plan out below 10MPH, hardly any bow rise, no porpoising, etc. She cuts thru with a very low profile. 3.0L...
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    Fuel Float Direction?

    Dumb question, but which direction is the arm suppose to go up on? Rear, front, or side? Tried searching but I can't find..... Trying to button this project up!
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    Is 3M 4200 gas compatible?

    I found the source of my water leak into the gas tank, the rag trick worked! The gas cal. Is 3M 4200 gas compatible? I need to use something to seal between the gas cap and the base of the filler neck. To replace would be a major pain to get at! Looks like when the previous owner had the...
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    Same Problem Again

    Got the boat back from the shop last week. Remember the story how my "new" old boat died 2 minutes into it's maiden voyage leaving me stranded on the lake? Well i took it in and they ended up draining 2 gallons of water out of the tank, put in fuel treatment and new fuel/water seperator. They...
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    More Smart Tab Questions....

    Ok, so I ordered my Smart Tabs. I went outside this morning to install the new fishfinder and the questions/problems just keep coming. I measured for the Smart Tabs for the ideal location 5" from the edge of the stern (see pictures, blue tape is ideal mounting distance), but look what is above...
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    Ordered my Smart tabs today...

    Wooo Hoooo Can't wait to get rid of the Stingray Hydrofoil.....
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    Marine sealant

    Anybody use DAP Auto/Marine sealant 100% Silicon? Going to install my fishfinder and this is what I picked up locally? Anybody ever use? Says; Forms strong watertight seal Withstands Saltwater endures sunlight excellect adhesion Won't crack or shrink not affected by temperature Will be...
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    FishFinder or Depth Sounder

    For the boat in my signature. What do you guys prefer? I do a little fishing (mostly on vacation), but I mainly want one for safety (shallow water). My mounting options for a fishfinder are limited, not a whole lot of available room with out blocking view of gauges. I was looking at the...
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    Sold the old boat

    Sold my Four Winns 150 Freedom yesterday. Did it the right way which made me feel real comfortable with the sale. The buyer (1st time boat owner) was real serious so I took the boat to the lake of their choice. Showed them everything I could think iof on setup, operating, bimini, convertible...
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    Water in gas?

    Bare with me, if I am asking any dumb questions. I posted yesterday about my maiden voyage disaster, boat died a couple minutes into it. I am now thinking water in gas? I took it to the shop yesterday and now I need to call them. The reason I suspect that is because I emailed the previous...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0L

    Sorry for a really dumb question, but I just downloaded the OMC manuals from this site and my question is; Is my OMC Volvo Penta 1992 3.0L (Four Winns) actually a GM engine? That is what they say in the manual (without really saying it, they describe the Ford and the GM). Sorry, new to this boat.
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