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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I redid a 1973 Starcraft 18’ SS with a tower of power years ago. Sold that for a 1998 Caravelle 188, 4.3 Volvo SX. Sold that a few years ago and have been pretty inactive in boating since. That is until me and a buddy got our hands on a 1958 Lonestar Malibu. We are almost done restoring this...
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    Repowering 1958 Malibu with new 40hp Mercury

    We are completing the transom to mount a new 40hp Merc on a 1958 Lonestar Malibu. We have the engine but I need to order the remote. It’s seems that there are two pin types...I’m not sure which one to order. Any help is appreciated.
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    Jupiter or Nassau

    I'm back. I had an 18SS a few years back. Great boat, but ran into issues with the old tower of power. I moved to the dark side and had great luck with a 4.3 Volvo powered Caravelle. I sold that boat last year and needless to say I have the itch for an aluminum boat. While I would love to...
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    4.3GL gas in oil

    Well like the title says my oil smells like gas. Oil and filter were changed at the start of last season. It is running fine. I am going to pull the plugs next and then start tearing into it. I am suspecting an intake gasket as I have no idea where else fuel could get into the crankcase. Is...
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    Volvo SX, correct thrust washer for SS prop?

    I am running an aluminum 4 blade Solas 19P and a factory aluminum 21P. Both use the same thrust washer. I have an old stainless 19P that came off a Cobra Drive that I had rehubbed for my 19 spline SX. It seems like the thrust washer is too thick as there are no splines sticking through the hub...
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    Volvo SX thrust washer, stainless vs. aluminum

    I am running an aluminum 4 blade Solas 19P and a factory aluminum 21P. Both use the same thrust washer. I have an old stainless 19P that came off a Cobra that I had rehubbed for my SX. It seems like the thrust washer is too thec as there are no splines sticking through the hub so I can't...
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    4.3 GL alternator question

    After spending Labor Day weekend on the lake it was time to put the boat back on the trailer and head home. While idleing over to the ramp it smelled something hot. I lifted the hatch to discover a smoking alternator! Got it on the trailer and towed her home. I pulled the alternator this...
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    Lake Powell, May 2014 Video

    http://vimeo.com/97792766 Here is a video from our recent, annual, old man trip. We had lots of fun with lots of familiar faces and the usual events. Typically we fish, fix boats, drive boats, drink beer, cook good, fix more boats, tell war stories, drink more beer and fix more boats. Lots...
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    Which trim pump...1998 4.3GL SX

    My boat is stored about six hours away. I need to purchase some parts before I make the trip out to start getting her ready for the season ahead. I need an alternator and trim pump. The alternator looks universal...but the trim pump it seems have a few variations. Engine # 4110162330 Can...
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    Lake Powell, November 2013

    I finally got around to editing some footage of the final trip of 2013. The weather quickly turned on us and after finding our campsite burned down, it was a mad scramble to get off the lake about 15 miles up from the marina in rough water and heavy winds. Fun trip though! Lake Powell...
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    Lake Powell in November can be unforgiving!

    We left out of Albuquerque Friday morning. It was an uneventful drive to Antelope Point Marina, and the two friends that joined me for the trip were pleasantly surprised how quick and easy the drive was. We loaded my boat with all the essentials for the weekend, except the tent as we decided...
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    1998 4.3GL SX Alternator overcharging

    On a trip down the lake this weekend running in very rough water my volt meter was reading over 15 volts. The stereo went into "protect" mode and the marine radio display went blank. Is it time to replace the alternator or can just the regulator be changed? Thanks!
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    Smallest Tin I/O? Jupiter 16 V or Holiday?

    Browsing through the brochures I see that there was a Jupiter V 16' I/O made...but how rare are they? My oldest son is almost 7 and I think it is almost time to start looking for a project. I would love to find a small closed bow I/O. Am I better off looking for a 16' Holiday? Does the...
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    Volvo SX trim problem

    I have a 1998 Caravelle 188 with a 4.3GL w/SX drive. The trim switch on the throttle had been getting gettin weak and last trip out the trim must have stayed on so long it tripped the 40amp breaker. So I bought a new switch and replaced it. Very easy job other than working with the short...
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    I think I got it right!

    I have a 1998 Caravelle 188 with a 4.3GL Volvo Penta. We use the boat to camp at Lake Powell just under 4K' ft of elevation. I was running a 21p three blade aluminum Volvo prop and was having a hard time getting on plane with two adults, two kids and a full load of camping gear and fuel. Once...
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    21P 3-blade to 19P 4-blade, should I go to 21P 4-blade

    Ok, I went to a 4 blade 19 from a 3 blade 21 on an 18ft Caravelle, 4.3 Volvo GL/SX drive for better holeshot loaded heavy. I could spin the 3 blade 21 to 4600 fully loaded but took too long to plane out. Dropping down to the 19 4-blade fixed the holeshot. No problem getting on plane even with...
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    Lake Powell Video from last weekends trip

    Here is another video I made from our family outing to Powell last weekend. Enjoy! June, 2013 Lake Powell - YouTube
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    Lake Powell trip Video

    Here is a quick video I put together of last weeks trip to Lake Powell. Lake Powell 2013 GoPro - YouTube
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    Pulled my SX drive off and...

    I have read far too many threads on here and was convinced that my gimbal was shot, u-joints have exploded their needles all over the place, bellows were leaking, my transom rotting away as we speak and my motor mounts were made of mush causing the engine to be waaaaayyyy out of alignment. Much...
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    Lake Powell...Antelope Point Marina/Storage?

    I am moving my boat, several of us actually, from here in to New Mexico to Lake Powell on the Az. side. I am leaning towards the indoor storage at Antelope Point. I am leaining this way because of the facilites, private ramp, fuel facility and inexpensive valet service. This will be convinent...
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