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    5.7 GL wiring harness connection issue

    I have an intermittent issue that I've finally traced to the pictured connection. The engine will occasionally either not start or it will die. When I wiggle the connection, it fixes the problem-usually only temporarily. My theory is one or more of the male prongs aren't making good contact. Any...
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    96 model Cobra SX shift shaft question

    I was changing the outdrive oil today and it came out milky. After doing a pressure test I’ve found a leak at the shift shaft seal. That should be an easy enough repair. However, I noticed that when the outdrive is put into forward or reverse, the shaft extends out approx 1/8-1/4” and then...
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    Leaking ladder holes

    Water has been leaking into my Larson recently through the latter bolt holes. The support wood inside has gotten soft and rotten. What would be the best way to repair this? Pictured is one of the 2?x4? pieces of wood before and after removing it. Thanks.
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    Intermediate level skiier looking for recommendations

    I'm interested in purchasing a new/used slalom ski. I bought a used Obrien G2 Weapon (not sure how old it is) ski last year and have been using it pretty regularly this summer. It's works good and I don't have any problem with deep water starts but I'm wondering if something newer might be...
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    New water circulating pump leaking

    I've got a carbureted 96 VP 5.7 and the old water pump started to leak so I replaced it with a new GLM 15201. After getting it back together I still have a leak. At first I thought it was the hose but once I got in a very uncomfortable position to find the source, waters coming out of the weep...
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    Where do these washers go ?

    96 VP Cobra Sx. I removed the outdrive last fall to replace the bellows. I'm putting it back together and have no idea where these two washers go. I did remove the hinge pin bolt but don't think they go back there. They also don't appear to fit on the hydraulic ram shaft. Any ideas ?
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    Having a hard time finding these coolant hoses.

    So I've searched on here and the web for these 3 coolant hoses that i want to replace and I'm not having any luck for some reason. The pics are of them on the boat and them removed. Two go from the thermostat housing to the water pumps and the other to the exhaust manifold. Any help would be...
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    Water pump impeller question

    Bought this boat last fall and ran fine. I'm doing some maintenance and never worked on a VP. This is the old impeller in the housing. Should it look like this ?
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    Good source for OE parts

    I'm going to replace the bellows, gimbal bearing and impellor on a 96 Cobra SX and want to go with OE VP parts. Any recommendations for a good online source? Thanks
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    1996 Larson 194 SEI hull restoration

    I've already made a couple posts concerning this boat so going forward I'll limit them to this general post. I've got definite stringer rot on the boat. The bulkhead pictured toward the front of the boat is also rotten. One stringer in front of that bulkhead on the port side is rotten too. To...
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    Using the trailer as support for stringer/ bulkhead repair?

    I'm considering doing stringer and bulkhead repair on my 96 Larson 19' open bow boat. The trailer has 4 wood supports for the hull. The 2 inner support the rear 2/3 length of the boat and 2 outer about 1/3. At this point I don't know how much work needs to be done but I do know the stringers...
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    Interior Repair Shop recommendations in Nashville TN

    Hopefully this is the correct forum as this is my first post I have a 96 model 19' Larson boat with stringer rot around the fuel cell and ski storage area near the center of the boat. I'm asking if anyone in the middle TN might be able to recommend a shop to do the work. It's more than I want...
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