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    Start engine with drive retracted

    I have a self generated perception that I'll damage my drive, U-joints, and bellows if I run the engine with drive in the full up trailer position. About once a summer, I start the engine right after splashing the boat off the trailer, and it's never been damaged. Am I psyching myself out for...
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    New Engine: 24 to 28P prop too much?

    I just installed a crate cammed 383 in place of my old merc 6.2L. It's not a drastic change, but it has a few more ponies than the stock engine had (320hp) The boat had 24P props on it's bravo 3 drive. It will now reach redline 5200 RPM at about 2/3 throttle. If I jump all the way up to a 28P...
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    2007 Merc 6.2L MPI barfing oil

    My 2007 Merc 6.2L MPI / BRAVO III drivetrain functioned flawlessly for many years. After flogging it in a poker run last fall, it has a spectrum of issues. Any pointers are greatly appreciated. 1. The drive oil reservoir is overflowing after running the boat for ~1 hour or more on plane. I've...
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    Poker Run = massive oil leak

    I ran my little100% stock Rinker 262 family boat in a Poker Run yesterday against some serious race boats. My mercruiser 2007 6.2L EFI engine was at 4800+ rpm for almost 2 hours straight. It’s rev limited at 5200 rpm. I fully acknowledge that this was stupid and I had no business running the...
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    IGN key doesn’t work

    I need a little help. My ignition key doesn’t work anyone. My batteries are both fully charged. The blower, bilge pump, and trim all work well. When I turn the ignition key however, it’s completely dead. The gauges don’t come alive, and nothing is energized. Obviously the engine won’t start...
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    Are These Stress Cracks?

    I have a 2007 Rinker Captiva 262 cuddy cabin. I just found these cracks in the cockpit, under the windshield area. What causes these? Is it excessive stress? Is this boat going to come apart and destroy itself? Rinker seems to be regarded as a cheap brand. Its a 21* deadrise, which makes me...
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    HELP! Minor Hurricane damage

    I live at ground zero for Hurricane Florence, so my boat and I evacuated to western NC. Boat didnt' see hurricane conditions, but it did see tropical storm conditions and 2 feet of rain. I just brought it home and opened it up. The cabin and cockpit looks like an episode if DISCOVERY CHANNEL's...
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    Bravo III hi performance prop

    I have a RINKER 262 CAPTIVA Cuddy with a 6.2L 320HP Merc and a bravo III 2.2 drive. It currently has a Merc bravo III factory 24P 3 blade counterrotating prop set on it, and the prop is way to small. The boat slams up on plane quickly, but it's top speed is low, and it's at 5700rpm WOT. It's...
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    Bravo III exhaust tube disconnected

    Hey guys. I haven't been around in a while. I just bought a new to me 2007 Rinker Captiva 262 with a Bravo III sterndrive. The exhaust has a smooth tube instead of a bellow like my previous boats. The tube is firmly fastened to the boat, but there is a gap between the tube and the sterndrive. Is...
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    Performance boat handling

    I have been window shopping for a new to me boat. I'm interested in something higher performance like a formula fastech, sun sport, Baja, etc in the 28 to 33 foot range. I have had 21 to 23 foot boats in the past that plane at 20mph, economic cruise at 30mph, and top out at 55mph. My boss was...
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    "Just drop in the engine you want"

    Despite the good advice here on iBoats, I sold my boat a couple months ago, and I immediately regret it. I should have kept it. My wife has 2 foot-itis though, and we've been online shopping for something 2 feet longer. All the boats I've found are pretty nice, but they have 5.0s or 5.7s, and I...
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    I don't get "haggling" new car prices

    'm 33 years old. I've bought my fair share of cars. Mostly used, but a few new cars. I've haggled and bargained when buying used cars, but I don't understand how to haggle for a new car. I custom ordered my 2010 Chevy camaro SS in 2008, and took delivery in 2009. It was right in the beginning...
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    Help me broaden my boat search

    I recently sold my 2005 Rinker Captiva 232 Cuddy, since I won't be able to use it for the next couple years. I'm starting to regret selling it. It was near perfect for what I used it for. I'm window shopping for replacements. I want a 24-30ft cuddy cabin with a bravo drive and a giant Merc...
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    Question for Coastal boaters

    I've been boating in the Eastern NC outer banks area for 6 years. Why is it that coastal boaters all seem to have outboard powered center consoles and walk-arounds, or Viking/Hatteras/Jarrett Bay style yachts? I'm usually the only guy on the water with an I/O Cuddy cabin powerboat. I never see...
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    Long Term Storage

    Due to work obligations next summer (2017), I won't be able to use my boat at all. When I winterize it this fall, it will remain 100% untouched until the early spring of 2018. I'm dreadfully concerned about the degradation it will suffer from this neglect. I don't want to dewinterize it and find...
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    Tips to beat the heat?

    I recently bought a nice, newer boat this summer that my family and friends really enjoy. It's been remarkably hot (95*+) this month, though, and we haven't been using the boat very much because of it. I'm looking for some tips to overcome the heat and still enjoy my boat. Below are some of my...
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    James or York River

    Does anyone boat on the James or York River in southeast Virginia? What are some good activities to do on those rivers? How is the chop; are they smooth or rough water? Are there any good restaurants or attractions that I can moore up to and visit?
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    Driving in rough water

    I have a 23' I/O dual prop boat (see sig) that I like to take out on the Atlantic. I always stay within a mile of beach since it's single engine. How should I be driving it to minimize the rough ride in rough water? Trip full up, trim full down? Obviously, I slow way down, but am I damaging the...
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    Do you leave your harness plugged in the water?

    I have always unplugged my trailer's wire harness from my truck prior to dunking the trailer in the water at my boat ramp. I just figured that if the lights weren't energizing underwater, there was less likelihood of the lights shorting out or corroding. My new trailer has 4 wheel surge disc...
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    The Snake Won

    So... I was working in my yard this afternoon, and I happen to see a snake in my grass, right next to my driveway. It was about 4 feet long, with some sort of brown/gray/tan camouflage look to it. It spooked me when I first saw it, but I elected to leave it alone. Although my wife is deathly...
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