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    Outdrive boot sealant question

    Took the boat out last weekend, was having a total blast then I noticed the auto bilge pump kick on. Kind of wierd, never happened in the last 30 years we owned this boat, so took a look under the cover and water was pouring in. Beat feet for the boat ramp and got her out of the water...
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    Cold snap, not sure what to do...

    Was planning on taking the boat out one more time next weekend before winterizing for the year. Found out tonight we have a fairly strong cold front coming through dropping the temps to 35 degrees overnight (55 for the high during the day), then a low of 28 tomorrow night (again 50's for the...
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    Water through shifter cable? Also slight hesitation?

    Took the boat to the lake and ran it for three days pulling skiers, wakeboarders, tubes and just cruising. The boat ran great (for the most part) and I was very happy with it. Did have a couple small issues would like to iron out. Had a small leak into the boat, it was in the water 4 days...
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    Looking for pictures or advice on Bimini top for 1976 Cobalt Bowrunner

    I have a old but in great condition 1976 Cobalt Bowrunner. It's been in my family since new and I love the old girl. One thing that could be updated is the running cover. It has a cover that came on it that snaps onto the windshield and has a couple poles, but it's getting beat up and it's...
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    Impeller question on OMC stringer electic shift

    So you guys pulled through for me yesterday and now I'm back. I change the lube (upper, lower, intermediate) on my '76 OMC Stringer and all went well. So I dropped it all the way down and hooked the water hose adapter to it (flat plate that clamps on to run it) and fired the thing up for a...
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    Questions on fluids for my 1976 OMC Stringer Electic shift sterndrive

    I've been restoring a boat the last few years, now I'm kind of hung up and need some help. Here is the background, my grandfather purchaced a Cobalt 18 foot bowrunner I/O new in 1976, I grew up riding the boat (he kept it in great shape) one year in the mid 80s it didn't get winterzed right and...
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