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    Sinking Saga Continues

    See this link for more history:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=013505;p=1#000013 <br /><br />Yesterday I got a letter from the insurance company outlining my settlement. To make a long story short - this is being considered a partial loss and...
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    THEORY: How long under water

    See this thread for complete details of why the motor was under water and what is being done about it:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=013505 <br /><br />The theoretical question I want to pose to our experts: What are the long term impacts of a...
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    NEW INFO: Update to Sinking

    New since this AM - was contacted by the insurance company and informed the boat is a CTL - Constructive Total Loss. Now to an insurance layman like me, total loss means total, however, she then went on to explain to me this means they will repair the boat and were processing a check to get the...
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    Unexplained Sinking

    Got a call from my Marina Thursday morning around 10 - you're Wellcraft St. Tropez is on the bottom. Wow, talk about a punch in the gut. It was like hearing someone in the family had died. We've owned our Wellcraft for about 8 years now and have kept her in tip top condition. Boat sank in...
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    1987 110 HP V4

    Hi, I'm posting for my father-in-law (FIL) and brother-in-law (BIL). I've got mostly mercury equipment (135 on my fishing boat and big block inboards in my cruiser), so not real familiar with Johnson's (although I do have an 8HP on Johnson on the dinghy). Anyway, FIL as aforementioned 1987...
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    What happened to FreeBeeTony

    Has anyone heard from FBT? I know a bunch of us have been following his posts with great interest - ignition, fuel issues, flappers, bottom growth, etc. I have not seen a posting in a couple of weeks and wondered if he was able to resolve his issues. Tony if you're out there, let us hear how...
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    Thanks for the No-Start FAQ

    Thanks to DonS and all of our other excellent technical resources on this site. A couple of weeks back DonS posted a great diagnostic for a no-start condition. It was suggested that it be put in the FAQ although I don't know if it made it there. Anyway, I finally got to my boat this weekend...
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    Onan Generator Issues

    Not sure if this is the right forum. I spend a lot of time over in the Mercury section. Anyway, I've got a 1988 vintage gas powered Onan 6.5KW generator. This gen is fresh water cooled. The unit has pretty much been rock solid reliable over the past 7-8 years I've owned it. It's always used...
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    Temp Gauge or real problem???

    Hi again iBoats and Happy Easter. I need some help thinking this through. I've got a 1990 Merc 135 2.5L V6 on a 1990 21 Sea Ray Laguna. I've had this boat about a year now, and think I either have a chronic overheating problem, or a gauge that is not reading right. About 6 months ago she...
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    Stainless Marine Manifolds

    Hi all...well, the beast is on the way to FL from Georgia. My 36 Wellcraft should be here mid-week. I'm having her dropped at a yard for bottom paint before launching. I've owned this boat (on freshwater) for about 7 years now, and I know I'm on borrowed time on the manifolds and elbows...
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    Odd Crusader Problem

    Hi folks, great web site. I've been able to learn and get a bunch of help for my Merc 135 outboard. I know this isn't a crusader site, but here goes anyway. I've been helping a buddy of mine bring an old 1984 Viking 35 convertible up to snuff. The boat was repowered about 3-4 years ago with...
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    Anything special about a BlackMax?

    Hi folks, posted a couple of problems here the other week re: electrical no start, and fuel starvation and seems like those problems are all taken care of (new solenoid and some rewiring, plus a new fuel line plus bulb). <br /><br />Anyway, I've got a 1990 Merc 135 V-6 with the Blackmax...
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    Start and Fuel Problem - 2 issues??

    Hi all, new to the forum, and thanks already for the great info. I've owned a bunch of boats, mainly with big block inboards, so this whole outboard thing is a little new to me. I've got a 21 ft 1990 Sea Ray Laguna with a 1990 Merc 135 HP Blackmax V6 Outboard. I've got two different...
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