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  1. biglurr54

    Proping question for a Evinrude 120

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 120 VRO that I need a new prop for. I am currently running a 14X17P prop. I also recieved a prop with the boat that is too beat up to use and it is a 13 1/4X19P. Currently the boat hits 5100RPM's at WOT. Speed is not an issue at all. The boat tops at around 50MPH...
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    1997 SPX Maintenance Questions

    I am completely new to the Jet ski world. I bought a 97 Seadoo spx that had a bad steering cable for $500 with a trailer. I figured I could part it our and come out even if something went wrong. I replaced the cable and the ski runs great. I used it all last season and I have just gotten it...
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    1998 Cobalt with a bad Volvo Penta SX

    Hey guys, I have an opportunity to buy a 1998 Cobalt with a bad Volvo Penta SX drive. Im not sure if its just a bad lower unit or if the whole outdrive is bad. My question for you guys is what am I looking at for repair costs and can I do it myself? I very mechanically inclined. I do all my...
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    Anyone striper fishing on the hudson?

    I have Just started they have just begun to arrive up by the Troy Dam. Thought it would be nice to meet some other fisherman out there. if you see a 18 ft White and Blue Crestliner come say HI.
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    jet ski fishing machine!

    I posted this in the jet ski section without any luck. I thought I would try here due to more eyes seeing it. Im turing my seadoo spx into a stripe bass fishing machine. My only concern is hydro locking the motor when i am anchored on the river. I will be doing dome fishing on the...
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    Leaving my boat on the river

    I am going to be leaving my boat on the Hudson river in ny for a few weeks this spring. I have a dock about a mile from my apartment and it will be perfect for the stripe bass run. Beats trailering it every day. I have never left my boat on a body of water for very long so I'm not sure what to...
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    1997 SPX fishing machine!

    Im turing my spx into a stripe bass fishing machine. My only concern is hydro locking the motor when i am anchored on the river. I will be doing dome fishing on the hudson river with it. its a large fairly fast movign river. I plan on anchoring and fishing from there. Will the current force...
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    Water fuel seperator question.

    I finally added a water fuel seperator to my 1989 evinrude 120 looper. The kit I purchased is a Sierra kit that came with a filter. The filter is for a mercury I/O. its the only one they had in stock and the sale was ending. i plan on purchasing the proper filter but I'm not sure what that...
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    Looking for innovative audio ideas

    I need some help from some powerful minds! I have a 18 foot bow rider that I have been struggling with stereo issues for a while. I currently have two speakers up front and two in custom boxes in the back. They are great. I had a head unit in water tight box under the helm. It was in the...
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    Adding a battery need help with wiring.

    I'm adding a 2nd battery to my bow rider. I want it to run the stereo, interior lights, running lights, and cigarette lighter. I have everything all wired to properly to the back of the boat. I would like to be able to change both batteries when the motor is running. I had a marine battery...
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    Luxury bow riders.

    I am looking at getting a new to me boat. I currently have a 18 foot crestliner which has been great but it's time to upgrade. I'm looking for something 21 to 23 feet long. I absolutely love the looks and build quality of the cobalts. Especially the traditions. Buy my favorite boat is the...
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    Aircraft Radio Band on VHF radio?

    I just picked up a handheld VHF radio and it has Aircraft radio bands on it. It is for marine use and I can only listen, not transmit on the air craft bands. Is there any advantage to having these bands? I've tried eaves dropping on the local air port but found nothing.
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    Has anyone recovered their seats at home?

    My boat is ready for new Vinyl all around. While trying to figure out how to recover everything I got to thinking. Would it be more budget friendly to purchase sowing machine and vinyl by the yard and stitch the seats my self. I have done some stitchign before just never with Vinyl. I have...
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    Boat Protection!

    I know this has been covered in depth all over the web but i thought maybe an updated discussion might be good. My question is what do you guys use to protect your vinyl, plastic, and fabrics on your boats. I have always used Armorall liek it is going out of style. I soak the entire boat...
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    Boat Ramp Repair

    I have a question for you guys about a boat ramp repair. In my home town (Troy NY) there is a boat ramp that has been completely let go. It is on the Hudson River which is tidal. The ramp has been in rough shape for as long as I can remember. At least 8 years. It appears to just have been a...
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    Crestliner Fans help!

    Has anyone had any experience with the Crestliner Vanguard Model boats? I have had three Nordic style boats. A 1985 16 foot Nordic, a 1989 17.5 Phantom sst Nordic, and a 1988 19.5 Phantom Nordic. All have had outboards and were originally set up for fishing. Two of them I completely restored...
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    Blow out issue on a Crestliner

    I have a 1989 17.5 Aluminum Crestliner. It has a 120 Looper on it. I am having trouble with turning. While at 3/4 throttle I cant turn much at all with out sucking in air and blowing out. The boat has Hydrofoils on it when I bought it. It also has a rough prop. The guy who had it before me...
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    Boat Cover Maintenance

    I just purchased a boat cover for my boat. I'm trying to get the most out of the cover. I have troubles with water collecting in the back and tears up by the wind shield corners. Does anyone have tricks that they do to stop these issues? I put socks in the corners of the wind shields but they...
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    Fish and ski prop question

    I have a 1989 crestliner phantom. With 1989 120 evinrude on it. It's time for a new prop. The one on it is beat up. I had to reshape it with a hammer and an anvil. I'm not sure what pitch and diameter I need. The boat weighs 1100 lbs plus 500 for gear, fuel, me, and the new flooring. My...
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    Evinrude 120 vro 1989 Question

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 120 VRO. I bought the boat motor and trailer as a graduation present for myself when I graduated college. Best presesnt I ever bought myself! When i got the motor it wasnt running and had set for a very long time. I restored the Boat a 1989 Crestliner Phantom. The Gas...
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