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  1. OllieC

    2005 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI w/ Bravo 3 Batteries

    s/n 0W037286 I currently have a factory dual battery setup. The batteries I currently have installed are Interstates 27M. Here are the Specs; 27M CCA=600 MCA=750 RC(Min)25a=160 hrs at ampr load-5=17, 15=5.2, 25=3.6 I would like to upgrade to the Interstate 29M because of the...
  2. OllieC

    Minneapolis Boat Show

    ...and I'm buying! Some beer that is. I'll be heading over there this afternoon and it's -10 outside. I have a list of things I would like to look at and possibly purchase...new boat excluded:heh:. Any of you have good luck at these shows with accessory purchases? Ollie
  3. OllieC

    Upgrade Sound System Advice

    Happy New Year everyone! Well for the New Year I am looking to upgrade my 2005 Clarion with remote because I would like iPod and MP3 capabilities. I just purchased a new Sony CDX-H910UI with the RMX60 wired remote for the helm. I am looking at upgrading my Clarion speakers 6.5" speakers...
  4. OllieC

    Ode to Winter

    Well.... Fall has just started and Spring can't get here fast enough. I have 7 long months ahead of me :facepalm: So I wrote this; At the beginning of fall, for the most Northern of all, It's time to put asleep a dear friend. Winterizing is the time, to look at your water ride, and lament...
  5. OllieC

    Is there any water in the Bravo 3 outdrive?

    Today's the day I start my move from "NOOB" to experienced in Winterizing. Truth will be told next spring.:D As far as water - Water in the block, manifold, fuel cooler, PS cooler all removed - is there anything in the Bravo 3 I need to worry about other than changing the oil? Thanks again
  6. OllieC

    2005 5.0 MPI Thermostat

    I'm looking at installing a new 160 degree Thermostat (while winterizing) before I put her away for the year. Am I going to need some gasket seal for the process or does the gasket float? Thanks, Ollie
  7. OllieC

    I have a 5.0 MPI, Bravo 3 and it's getting COLD!!!!

    Re: I have a 5.0 MPI, Bravo 3 and it's getting COLD!!!! I just switched to MAC about two weeks ago - trying to get a full size image for you Don....
  8. OllieC

    I have a 5.0 MPI, Bravo 3 and it's getting COLD!!!!

    I imagine it's that time of year on iBoats (first year for me) and I'll bet some of these questions are asked ad nauseum in regards to winterizing and cold. Well I messed up this weekend. It looks like this last weekend was the weekend to winterize at 80 degree's outside. I did however pull...
  9. OllieC

    "Lazy Question" - 5.0 Water Pump Hose Clamp

    Sorry all - I'm in the office and I want to order a flexible nut driver to access the water pump hose clamps. What is the nut size on the clamps? 5/16? B3, 5.0mpi 05.
  10. OllieC

    2005 5.0 MPI Power Steering Pump Cooler?

    Good Morning (some of you) :D, Last week I was picking up winterizing materials for the Sara Belle. This is the first time I have ever done this, however it looks "fairly" straight forward. The only question I have is in regards to the power steering cooler and it's location. The boat...
  11. OllieC

    Boat Christening Ceremony Today

    Any words of advice? I will not be breaking a bottle of Champagne over the bow but pooring it instead. I will also be reciting Judge Smails poem ( I wonder how many thousands of times that has been done?) Thanks, Ollie
  12. OllieC

    Bravo III 496 Impeller Kit

    Good afternoon. This Spring when I picked up my boat and started going through it I wanted to change the impeller. Well to my surprise the water pump was different than I expected. I couldn't figure out how to get the impeller out without completely disassempling the water pump. This is...
  13. OllieC

    Boating getting too expensive

    Re: Boating getting too expensive ^^^^^ Or something less aerobic
  14. OllieC

    Show Yer Boat II

    Re: Show Yer Boat II Here's our new member of the family. Just need's a name..... Lake Superior week of July 4th
  15. OllieC

    Bennett Marine

    I just want to drop a line and say that Bennett Marine has excellent customer service. I spoke with Oliver yesterday and explained to him that my Starboard trim tab was leaking hydro fluid on the bottom. He said all I needed was a O-ring kit and he'd send them out no charge. I offered to pay...
  16. OllieC

    Digger Anchor Drain Plugs

    I thought I'd share on this experience. I went into a marine products store to purchase an extra plug for my boat. I was sold one of these. Apparently the DNR is really cracking down in MN at the boat ramps about pulling plugs, and this plug is the only plug approoved to leave in your boat...
  17. OllieC

    Bilge Pump Review

    Re: Bilge Pump Review It has a button you push, not a lever. The manager said that the key is to keep your bilge clean. I originally was going to replace just the float but got sold on this one.....unfortunately I didn't do my research like I usually do.....
  18. OllieC

    Bilge Pump Review

    This is probably the wrong forum - however, have you ever purchased something, installed or used it, and then read that it was a piece of junk? Well I just purchased and installed a Rule-Mate 1100 that auto senses the water (no mercury float). After the install I looked up some reviews and...
  19. OllieC

    Wax/polish suggestion for a boat

    Re: Wax/polish suggestion for a boat I used this stuff. Worked great with a polisher and lambs wool wheel.
  20. OllieC

    Anchors?

    Re: Anchors? Someone here turned me onto the Digger Anchor. I have the 15#. No chain required.
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