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    Volvo Penta Spark Plugs

    I've searched some old threads and believe I may have found the correct spark plugs for my 2005 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E, but hoping someone can confirm. It sounds like ACDelco may have been changing some things around in past years with part numbers and plug type. But I see that currently the...
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    What oil do you use in your 2 stroke?

    Sorry if this question has been beaten to death, but I'm new to the world of PWC ownership and was just wondering what oil everyone uses in their 2-stroke ski's? Just bought a 2004 Yamaha XLT 800, and I'm not really wanting to spend $35 a gallon on Yamalube if I don't need to. Any reason why...
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    2004 Yamaha 800 XLT Compression

    Hi, I'm looking into buying a 2004 Yamaha 800XLT. Going to see it this weekend and will be doing a compression test on it. Does anyone know what the ideal compression rating should be on this ski, or how to find that information? If anyone has any other helpful tips on what to look for on...
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    What to look for when buying used waverunner?

    Been thinking about buying a waverunner this year and I believe there are enough differences between them and boats to ask what specifically I should be looking for so I don't end up with something that I'm going to have to sink my life savings into for repairs. I know the obvious things like...
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    Carb rebuild....why so soon?

    Was just informed by my shop that I need to have my carb rebuilt. I was surprised to hear this, is it normal for this service to be needed on a 2005 with only 105 hours on the engine? He did mention that the ethanol gas does help drive the problem, but I'm wondering if this is also being...
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    Scuffs on hull from dock bumper

    Just got back from a camping trip to the lake where I had my boat tied up in a slip for a couple nights. Noticed some pretty nasty scuff marks that came from the bumper strip they have attached to the edge of the dock. This appears to be the rubber material that has come off onto my hull...
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    What do you clean your aluminum tower with?

    Just curious what people are using to clean their aluminum wake towers with? I tried Brasso which claims to clean aluminum, but it ended up making it look duller than before. Any good products or techniques out there?
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    Engine dying at idle

    So I just started the boat up for the first time this year. It has had a full tank of gas with stabil since last fall, and I just replaced the fuel filter today. I expected to have to run it at a high idle for a few minutes to get it all up and running again, but even after about 10 minutes...
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    Little black spots on vinyl?

    Does anyone know what the little black spots are that show up on vinyl? And have you found a good way to get rid of them? Nothing I've tried seems to work. Can't even scrape them off with my fingernail. It's not mildew or just plain dirt. Almost seems like a little spot of tar like...
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    Any good ways to avoid mildew over the winter?

    Took my cover off for the first time this year and found that the vinyl on the sun deck had quite a bit of mildew on it, and a little on the steering wheel as well. I was hoping this wouldn't be the case given that the cover I got had vents in it, but apparently that isn't enough to keep it dry...
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    Bent vertical drive and impact

    Re: Bent vertical drive and impact I don't know a lot about them either, but it's the vertical drive shaft that connects to the prop shaft. Here's a photo I found that shows it.
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    Bent vertical drive and impact

    Wondering if anyone has experienced this and/or knows enough about outdrives to give some advice here. Last summer I hit some submerged rocks and did some good damage to my outdrive. The shop took it all apart and gave their recommendation to the insurance company. They approved the...
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    Is it important to fog the cylinders during winterization?

    Looking to do my own winterization this year, and my shop tells me that one of the things they do is fog the cylinders. Just wondering how important or necessary that is? I've always seen the step of fogging the carb, but don't usually see fogging cylinders as part of the winterization...
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    How to tell if oil is mineral or synthetic?

    I've got a 2005 Volvo 5.0GL, and synthetic oil is recommended but not required. I bought the boat used, and don't know what kind of oil has been used in it so far. Since they don't recommend switching from synthetic to mineral, I was wondering if there is a way to tell what kind is in there now?
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    Is this a direct hose connection for cooling?

    I'm about to change the engine oil on my 2005 Volvo 5.0GL, and was planning to just hook up the muffs for cooling. But I noticed a tube coming up on the left side of the engine that has a male hose connect on top, and the cap has a picture that seems to indicate that it's for the cooling...
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    Replacing impeller questions

    I'm about to replace the impeller in my Volvo Penta 5.0 GL. Seems to be a relatively simple DIY project. However, after buying the part and reading the instructions that came with it, I have a little more concern. This may just be typical warning type info. that comes with most products, but...
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    Anyone own or used this oil pump?

    Looking to change my oil and came across this pump here on iboats... http://www.iboats.com/Seasense-Brass-Oil-Transfer-Pump/dm/*******.370798785--**********.368084381--view_id.237880 Wondering if anyone has it, or has used it and what your opinion is of it. It seems a bit cheaper than the...
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    Why dry the hull?

    So I've occasionally seen people towel drying the hull of their boat after a day on the water and it always leaves me scratching my head a bit. I mean the damn things are designed to get wet right? What is a couple more minutes of drip drying going to do to them? Maybe there's a secret I just...
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    Mercruiser 4.3LX kept dying...any ideas?

    I've got a 1996 Reinell with a Mercruiser 4.3LX in it. A strange thing happened that I'm hoping someone can advise on. I started it up as usual at the ramp and got prepped to head out. As I was pulling away from the dock, the engine sputtered and died. Started it back up, put it in gear, and...
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    Any cool pics to post?

    Well, here it is June already and I STILL haven't made it out onto the water yet. Can't believe how bad our weather has been this year. Starting to see a glimmer of hope in the forecast, so hopefully I'll be out soon. Since I haven't been able to make it out, I was wondering if anyone that...
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