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  1. scooper77515

    Help! I am stuck. Literally. Trim hydraulic hoses stuck at block on transom.

    The 4 hoses come out of a block up near the upper bellows, and there is a single nut holding that block on. I need to pull that block off so that I can free up my hoses. They are galded into the holes. I got one off, but the threads are shot, I will need to replace that block and all the hoses...
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    Can't find my parts online. Cany someone help?

    Re: Can't find my parts online. Cany someone help? These are the best I can get, regardless of where I go. Just not a good blow up or list of parts.
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    Can't find my parts online. Cany someone help?

    I can get to the OEM parts page, but all I see is a list of o-ring, o-ring, o-ring, bellow, clamp, clamp, o-ring, etc with part numbers, but no description or pictures to show me which ones I am looking at. When I click on the part number, it adds it to my shopping cart, but I have no idea which...
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    First time pulling outdrive A couple questions, may be issues (maybe not?)

    Water in the u-joint bellows. Not a lot, but the bottom ridges were full, and a little poured out when I pulled the outdrive. U-joints still feel smooth. Lots of grease at gimbal bearing, and when alignment tool inserted and twisted, there is a very faint vibe/sound (bearing shot?). I don't...
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    Successful prop upgrade. VP 4.3 3-blade aluminum to 4-blade stainless.

    My boat came with a 21 pitch 14.3 diameter 3-blade stainless. When I first got it, it had a dent in one blade, so I bought a 23 pitch 3-blade aluminum prop as a spare. After using both, I found that I could do 49 mph (gps) at 4800 rpms (max) with the 21 pitch prop, but only 43 mph at 4400 rpms...
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    How much grease do you put in your hubs?

    When you do a hub overhaul on your trailer, how much grease do you typically use? This is for use with dust caps, not bearing buddies. If you use a different amount with bearing buddies and wish to share, post in thread, please.
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    bearing buddy keeps popping off

    Lost one already, then another popped off this weekend. Brand new one. Had to pound on with a bfh so i know it is on tight. What would cause them to just pop off? Both times same side, replaced with new one. Getting 2-3 trips before it pops. Glastron trailer, good shape, had rubber plugs...
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    Michigan Wheel Apollo props any good?

    Looking at this one for 190hp volvopenta4.3 with sx outdrive. http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Volvo_Penta/Any_HP_(1994Newer)_20.00-Pitch_Apollo_993205_Propeller/535/11237/?*******=947548533
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    Another "which prop for me" thread... VP 4.3 sx

    OK, volvo penta 4.3 with sx outdrive. redline for my engine is 4400-4600 rpms. I have a 21 pitch aluminum 3 blade prop that gets me 49 mph at 4800 rpms, my prop of choice, with a great hole shot. my spare is a 23 pitch aluminum 3 blade prop good for only 43 mph at 4200 rpms. I want a 4...
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    Can I trickle charge two batteries with one charger?

    I have two similar, if not identical batteries, hooked together with an A-B-Both switch. Can I put a small jumper from positive to positive, negative to negative, and put the trickle charger on the batteries to "tend" both simultaneously? For recharging and/or winter upkeep?
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    Installing new shower curtain rod. Drill into tile or grout?

    Before I do some permanent damage, would it be better to drill into the actual tile, or into the grout, to sink the "molly"? Did this once before in old house, but don't remember which I did. It was many years ago... Still have the 1/4" glass and tile drill. Do I need to run it really slow?
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    No good deed goes unpunished

    Re: No good deed goes unpunished I offered to go out with my buddy on his maiden voyage in a new-to-him boat. It failed about 3 miles out, so we tied him off and towed him back slowly. Wind picked up, and I ended up sending my wife along to safer and deeper water with my boat (after a...
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    What exactly would I notice if I switch from 3-blade to 5-blade prop, same pitch?

    Re: What exactly would I notice if I switch from 3-blade to 5-blade prop, same pitch? Yes, but I have heard that trim tabs screw up your wake. I don't have much wake to begin with, and would hate to ruin what little I have. This is all I have right now, with wife driving, no ballast, no spotter.
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    Lightest/Smallest boat for tubing and light 2 ski skiing - size & weight?

    Re: Lightest/Smallest boat for tubing and light 2 ski skiing - size & weight? My dad swears he has skied behind a 35 hp on a small boat. He is about 150 lbs. Nothing you could carry to the water, though. How about a nice jet ski? Some of the newer ones are 200-250 hp, can carry 4 people, and...
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    What exactly would I notice if I switch from 3-blade to 5-blade prop, same pitch?

    I have a buddy urging me to get a 5 blade prop. I am currently running a 19p 3 blade aluminum prop. I am just peachy with it. It works just fine, planes quickly, pulls me up on wakeboard without issue. Pulls 4 adults and 600 lbs of ballast without even noticing the extra weight. So, What will...
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    Basic GPS unit for inland lakes

    Re: Basic GPS unit for inland lakes I will second the Navionics app for Android. I paid $12 for all the lakes in Texas, AR, OK, LA, and several other southern states. It keeps waypoints, has gps speed built in, and has many other functions. Also, if you get a new phone, your old phone will...
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    Lake Houston with 6' loss of water. Going out to explore "underwater" hazards.

    Lake Houston with 6' loss of water. Going out to explore "underwater" hazards. Other than the typical "be safe, go slow, watch out" etc. suggestions, are there any suggestions for exploring a lake that is at the lowest it has been in MANY years? I figured that at 6' below normal, I should be...
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    Inside cover of '86 Johnson 175 is a red lever. What is it? Seems to help it start.

    Re: Inside cover of '86 Johnson 175 is a red lever. What is it? Seems to help it star OK, I prefer priming setups myself. Use my Maverick and Glastron with primer. And my old seadoos. So, shouldn't there be a way to prime it from the helm, without having to take off the cover? Here is a pic...
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    '86 Johnson 175, how do you free up throttle from shifting to gas it in neutral?

    Not my boat, my parents' in Yuma, so I cannot figure it out in person. They just bought the boat with no instruction manual. How do they free up the throttle lever so they can give it gas without it going into gear? So they can pump it before starting it.
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    Inside cover of '86 Johnson 175 is a red lever. What is it? Seems to help it start.

    Not my boat, my parents in Yuma. Just bought it, and no owner manual, so... Doesn't cold-start easily. Dad found that by moving this red lever, it will start, but he has to take the cover off the engine to get to it. What is it, and is it actuated by something at the helm as well?
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