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    winterizing 4.3 gl 1997 ...

    I had the boat professionally winterized...Found a bag with 2 brass threaded plugs...with a note to reinstall them in the spring before i start the boat...Is that normal to leave them out? I wonder where they go....i assume one on each side of the block. Thanks for your help.
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    how to hook up new speedometer

    I have this old boat ( 1961 crestliner falcon ) with the original speedometer.I hasnt worked in donkeys years so i bought a new on Ebay...Its new old stock. I know it hooks up to the pito tube at the back of the boat....There are two electrical connections....do these need to be hooked up for it...
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    Whats the right length of rope for water sking

    I ski but am just your average water skier....is 75' the correct length? As for tubing is it 60' ? Thanks
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    whats your take on mooring whips

    I like the idea of a boat lift but the problem is i have to take in in and out myself .....and its not smooth at the waters edge..So i have come up with a mooring whip solution...I cottage on Lake Scugog on Ontario....Somewhat windy at times....not more than i foot waves....The boat is moored in...
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    oil pressure guage

    Maybe someone out there can help...I have a 1997 glastron 185 with a 4.3gl volvo sx outdrive...Does anyone know what the iol pressure gauge should read at idle ( 1000 rpm's ) as well as when out and about having fun....The oil is clean and it dosnt use any....Thanks
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    Is a Glastron(1997 185 ) a decent quality boat

    I bought it this summer and am happy.....but its my first I/O (4.3 volvo)and i think it's a nice looking boat. I am wondering if its still a popular boat and was it a quality boat. It seems like other brands have flooded the market.Thanks
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    Battery question

    I just removed the battery to my 1997 4.3gl 18' Glastron....Its not a marine battery....it really didnt fit the battery tray...Its a few inches longer. That being said i had no issues with it. Is it ok to use to it dies. I never have to charge it so everything seems to be working fine. Thanks
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    generally how many hours till rebuild) 4.3 gl)

    I have a 1997 4.3gs..It runs great .Dosnt use any oil and has been taken care of....I am not the original owner . I am wondering how many hours till most need a rebuild....I was told the 3.0 litres go about 1000-1200 hours and the 4.3 go about 2000 hours....Is that about right? Thanks
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    Type of oil to use...recently bought it

    I am in Ontario....Generally run the boat May 01 to Oct 01.....so the temperature is always above 18 or so...or lets say high 60's...I am having it winterized and bought synthetic 5w20...Is that ok for my 1997 4.3gl Volvo out drive....Thanks
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    gas guage not properly working

    I have had the 1997 glastreon 185gs with a 4.3 Volvo for a few weeks now....Its worked great...last weekend the gauge was getting low...close to empty....I bought $80 worth of gas to put in the boat...After 20 litres or so it started overflowing....I waited for a bit and got another 5 or so...
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    am i reving too high.....1997 GS185 Glastron with 4.3 volvo

    I just got it a few months back....It s super clean and has been well taken care of. Its about 2400lbs. 18'. The prop say's 14 by 21..its super fast out of the water....revs about 800 at idle...speedometer say's about 52 or so with me( 200lbs) and full tank of gas. It revs around 4800 or...
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    Whats the W.O.T for 1997 Glastron gs with 4.3gl volvo

    I just bought it and it runs like new....It's very clean.It has a 14 by 21 prop....Fast out of the water and runs 46MPH with 5 adults and two kids.....By myself and a full tank of gas it goes about 52-53 MPH according to the speedometer.It runs at idle around 800RPM and at full speed 4800 to...
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    recently bought 1997 glaston gs 185 rpm question

    I just bought this boat...super clean with a 4.3 volvo outdrive... low hours and very well maintained. It runs about 52 mph or so with myself( 200lbs) and a full tank of gas. I use the premium octane 94. At 35 mph its running at 3600 rpm...at full blast it runs about 5200 rpm....How do those...
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    recently bought 1971 merc 40hp....

    Call me stupid but i cant seem to figure out how to remove the engine cowl in order to winterize the engine...any ideas .thanks
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    1970 40 hp evinrure 40053a......original paint colours

    Its spring and its time to spruce up the outboard. I want to repaint it the original colours with decals( all of mine are missing when i bought it last year). The engine plate suggests it's a 1970 40hp big twin. 40053a. Anyone have any idea of what this engine looked like new with the decals...
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    1970 40hp evinrude 40053A...sound insulation replacement

    Mine has all been worn away . I picked up this engine last summer and am planning on repainting it. However before i do that i am planning on replacing the impeller. I want to repaint the engine cowl and install the sound deadening insulation....any ideas how to do it and what to buy. Thanks...
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    My trailer is too large....can i do this

    Here is my issue...I think i bought a Tee Nee this past fall for $250....I bought new rims and tires right away. It's got the big solid triangle with the winch and the four rollers on each side at the back....The problem is the trailer is set up for a 15 foot boat....and my crestliner 1961...
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    1961 crestliner falcon pics

    I posted them in the album section but lets see if i can get some here...They were taken the day the boat was taken out of the boat house. It was sitting in there on old tires for 30 years. I bought a trailer for it ...i think its a tee nee....from what i can tell by others selling theirs on...
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    How to clean plexiglass windshield

    I got this 1961 crestliner Falcon boat.....It was in storage for 30 odd years.....I want to clean it up to near original condition....I am going to be painting it as well so i will have it removed. Is there some type of rubbing compound i could buff it clean with...It"s ok but not as clear as i...
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    I have the old (1961) cable system steering

    My boat is a 1961 crestliner falcon with a 40hp....it has the original steering which keeps banging against the sides of the boat. I tried wrapping them in hot water insulation foam you get at Home depot.....Is it simply a matter of tightning the wires at the Stern?
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