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    Did the factory connect my fuel system wrong, please help!

    I got to the ramp and noticed a fuel system leak. Luckily I had not launched yet. I took it home and tore things apart. By the way this is a 2018 robalo R207. Powered with a 2017 Yamaha F-150XB. This boat was ordered by me and put together at the Rabalo factory in Georgia. I found the leak at...
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    Something wrong here...I think

    Following the rules of the “Read this first!!!” sticky: Top speed/rpm not right Aluminum 17m 14.5 diameter 17 pitch WOT 4900 rpm 33mph loaded (6 people, 30gals fuel) 2018 Yamaha F150 2018 Robalo R207 Length 20’ 7” dry weight 3200 lbs according to website specs I just bought a new 2018 dual...
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    Where do I get 20lb downrigger balls?

    I am looking to find somewhere online or retail to buy 20lb downrigger weights. My searches thus far have come up empty. It seems most places only go up to the 12-14lb range. Anyone know where I can get them? Thanks!!
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    My battery only lasted a year. Where did I go wrong?

    I bought my boat brand new in the spring of 2005. Obviously it came with a new battery. That battery lasted 5 years (until the spring of 2010) I replaced that battery last spring. Last spring I also added a stereo to the boat and a battery brain. You can google it if you want. It is a relay...
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    Sac River to SF Bay Trip

    Hey everyone, I grew up in the east SF bay area, but now live in Reno. I'm looking for something fun to do with the boat this spring. I am thinking about launching in the Sacramento river and taking the delta all the way to the SF bay. Our final destination would be the San Leandro Marina...
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    time to upgrade

    Thinking of upgrading in the next couple of seasons. We currentley have a 2005 bayliner 175 that we bought brand new and are very happy with it. But the kids are getting bigger and we are fast out growing it. In the spring and fall we fish and cruise Lake Tahoe and Lake pyramid (big lakes)...
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    Question on California boating laws and fishing

    I am planning on fishing late in the afternoon/evening on a small California lake. How late can I fish by law? or is there a law on this? Thanks for the info!!!
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    How to get better MPG when towing???

    *Note to admins: I am asking this question in hopes of increasing my MPG when it comes to towing and that?s why I believe it belongs in this section. Thank you. **Note to responders: Over the past years you have been an extremely helpful and knowledgeable bunch...thank you for that. And...
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    Downrigger Weight questions

    I need some advice from people who have experience in this area. I set up my boat with some downriggers last season and had some great success using them in smaller lakes from rainbow trout. I also used them in Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw (lake trout) and was able to bag 4 of them. But when I...
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    How often?

    Hey guys, Boat in question 2005 Bayliner 175 3.0 Mercrusier I/O with Alpha one drive I bought a brand new 2005 bayliner 175 in March of 05. It will be coming out of winterization for its fourth season of use this March. I have done a pretty good job with the up keep and it has run great with...
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    Leak?...or No Leak?

    2005 Mercruiser 3.0 Liter Alpha one drive I took the boat out this Saturday for sum fishin. It was about 55-60 degress outside so not to cold but chilly. We're out for about 5 minutes and I pop the hood to check the bildge (a good habit I am told). There is about a cup of water down there...
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    Guess I won't be getting a kite tube after all

    Apparently they can be lethal. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,201346,00.html
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    Help!! Losing fish: UPDATE!!

    Thought I would ask the experts for some help with my primitive skills.<br /><br />We are trolling for cutthroat trout with leadcore line. We have been pretty productive the past couple of seasons, but last Saturday we lost a whole bunch of fish. No line breaks or knots coming undone, but the...
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    Lights out?

    You know I noticed something the other day that I thought I would ask for some help on.<br /><br />I tow with both my vehicles, on one of them all the trailer lights work just fine. So I don't think I have any problems with the trailer lights themselves. On the other vehicle the lights seem like...
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    Oil Change

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />I have a Merc 3.0 liter with an alpha 1. I went to change the engine oil at the end of the season this year and found that it was equipped with a nice hose that comes out of the bilge plug hole. The hose is connected to the oil pan (as I'm sure you are all aware of)...
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    Winterizing...ha...who needs it?

    Apparently not these guys.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Last trip out before winterization

    Here are some pics of our last trip out (2.5 weeks ago) on Lake Tahoe. Man I hope its a short winter. I miss the boat already.<br /><br /><br />Tea House on top of the Island in Emerald Bay<br /> <br /><br /><br />Tied up at the dock at Emerald Bay<br /> <br /><br /><br />Castle at Emerald...
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    Do I have one of these??

    Hey everyone, <br /><br />I am getting ready to winterize this weekend. I have a mercruiser 3.0L alpha 1 and am trying to follow the mfg. recomendations in the manual as well as a winterization article I found. There is a generic maintenance chart in the back of the manual and it says that...
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    Oil drain hose

    Anybody have a newer Mercruser 3.0 liter? This would be the one that has a hose connected to the oil pan. Supposedly this hose is will come out of the bilge through the drain plug hole and then you can un-cap it to easily drain the engine oil. The problem with mine is I can’t seem to get...
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    Transducer questions...sorry

    Ok, got my FF last night (eagle cuda) and wired it up for power and now I am ready to do some testing for the transducer mounting. 2005 Bayliner 175.<br /><br />I really have my heart set on leaving it inside the boat, as opposed to the transom mount. That being said I have a few questions for...
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