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    Finally Got Out on the Water!!

    Thanks. This tank is non-metallic; some sort of plastic compound, I believe.
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    Finally Got Out on the Water!!

    Where can I find anti-siphon valves? Mine has corroded severly. It appears to be a 3/8's inch thread into the tank. It is aluminum, but I've seen posts from Lou where he suggests replacing with brass. Any input is appreciated. Thank you, gentlemen (and women)!
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    Finally Got Out on the Water!!

    P.S. I did have the Coast Guard Reserve come out to inspect the ship a few weeks before putting her into the water. His input and comments were invaluable. And he passed my boat, affixing an approved "Vessel Safety Check" sticker!
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    Finally Got Out on the Water!!

    First of all, many, many thanks to all of you that have assisted me over the years. Several of you implied that I must have been crazy to have purchased a 23-year old (at the time) I/O without having done my due diligence. And, in retrospect, I'd have to say you would be right in almost every...
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    Fuel Cap - 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215

    Now I am looking for the fuel sending unit and the one-way valve for the 50-gallon fuel tank (same boat). Does anyone know the best way to look up these part numbers? Or a site that would sell such items? Thanks very much!
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    Bilge Pump Wiring Question

    My sincerest apologies, folks. I guess I had somehow crossed the 'automatic' vs. the 'always-on' wires. The pump is working as expected now. Tomorrow I will begin re-attaching the electrical components surrounding the engine. As some of you may know, that engine - the 5.8 L OMC Cobra -has a...
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    Bilge Pump Wiring Question

    Exactly, mike_i. I'm connecting it through a switch that can turn it on so it runs no matter what the float position. Then, when that switch is off, I believe the pump will run if water accumulates in the bilge and raises the float. And, yes, there is a solid brown wire and a brown w/white. As...
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    Bilge Pump Wiring Question

    Thanks for your response, matt167. To clarify, the bilge pump is brand new (never been used) and comes with its own, integrated float - same as the pump that was replaced. My assumption is that when I apply power to the 'automatic' input wire, but not to the 'manual' one, the pump should only...
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    Bilge Pump Wiring Question

    Good Afternoon Fellow Boaters, I'm winding down the repairs to my 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215. It was left outside (in Maryland) for several years, so a lot of things that were submerged needed to be replaced. One of them is the bilge pump. I replaced the old pump (Attwood Guardian 500) with...
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    Binoculars On The Water

    Hey Folks, I was curious if there's any consensus on what constitutes a good set of binoculars, while using a power boat. Most of my boating will take place on the Potomac river, or one of its estuaries; and during the day. I think I may have seen that we aren't allowed to promote products that...
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    Older Trailer - What To Do

    Hello Trailer Aficionados, A couple of years ago I purchased a 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215, with the trailer. The whole rig had been sitting in a parking lot in Maryland, exposed to the elements, for approximately 2 years. While restoring the boat to working order, over the past few years, I...
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    Cleaning out old fuel

    Good Day Fellow Mariners, I purchased a 1994 Four Winns a couple of years ago. It was in pretty bad shape, having sat in a parking lot in Maryland for several years uncovered. I have done quite a bit of work on it and am getting somewhat close to putting it in the water, for the first time. I...
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    Rear Engine Mounts Question - 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215

    This boat has a Volvo-Penta combination with a 5.8L EFI Ford engine. I removed the engine last week (no real problems), but really just raised it up enough so I could re-insert a couple of freeze plus. I lowered it back down most of the way and got the bolts started in the front engine mounts...
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    Fuel Cap - 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215

    I purchased a 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215 last year. It had been sitting in a parking lot in Maryland for several years, so it's not in great shape. I've been able to successfully acquire all of the necessary parts/tools so far. And I feel like I'm heading towards the "finish line," as far as...
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    Determining/Selecting Engine Number/Type

    I have a 1994 Four Winns Sundowner 215. It has a Volvo/Penta setup; Boat Model number is: 58FACPMDA and Transom Model number is: 3868030. I am trying to locate the hydraulic lines for the tilt/trim unit. When I go to the Volvo Penta website it lists many SX engines?! (See screenshot below.) Am...
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