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  1. DBreskin

    OMC Cobra trim tab adjustment?

    Can anyone tell me the proper way to adjust the trim tab on the lower unit of my Cobra outdrive? The manual says to position it at index mark 3 (midrange) if the proper position is not known. The manual also says different props may require different trim tab settings. How do you determine the...
  2. DBreskin

    I'm not as smart as I thought I was...

    I've been reading all the tips and stories here about all types of boating; launching, repairs, and everything else. I'm usually pretty careful and don't make the stupid mistakes. Today, my third time out, I made up for lost time. My wife, son and I get to the public ramp, which is empty except...
  3. DBreskin

    Just when you think you've seen it all...

    Maybe this is common and I just don't get around enough to see it. I launched my boat today at a fairly steep ramp. Was out about 30 minutes before giving up to the high wind and waves on the river. I come back to the ramp, and as I approach I see a jetskier buzzing around the ramp area and...
  4. DBreskin

    OMC Cobra transom shift cable removal

    Fixing one thing leads to another. I was finally able to remove my pivot housing to service the transom, only to find my transom shift cable has some small cracks in the sheathing near the pivot housing fitting. I guess that explains the wet slurry in the upper unit shift linkage cavity. I want...
  5. DBreskin

    OMC Cobra shift cable retaining nut in Pivot housing

    Thanks to all the advice I've received here on iBoats, I'm much more confident about doing my own mechanical work. That's a good thing, since I own a Cobra.:rolleyes: I've performing a transom service and reconditioning my drive. The pivot housing is off except for the shift cable. The hollow...
  6. DBreskin

    OMC Cobra drive seized, now what?

    First the details: 1992 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L OMC Cobra I took my new-to-me boat out for the first time on April 2. I had checked everything I could think of and performed lots of preventative maintenance including having the drive lube changed. Even so, I got stuck out on the water; the...
  7. DBreskin

    I broke the bolt for my anode; now what do I do??

    I am preparing for my first season with my new-to-me boat. It has a 1992 OMC Cobra 5.8L drive. The anodes are old, pitted, and the PO had the bright idea to paint them so they're not doing much in the way of protection. I tried to remove the bolt for the anode in the lower section of the drive...
  8. DBreskin

    Bimini top support pole question

    While I anxiously await the spring thaw and the first launch of my new-to-me boat, think of all the changes and additions I want to make to it. One of the things I want to do is add a bimini top. There are several places to get biminis including here on iBoats. All the internet sites (including...
  9. DBreskin

    Dipstick tube cover?

    My new-to-me OMC 5.8L dipstick tube has a threaded end (see attached picture). Is it supposed to have some kind of cap or cover over the dipstick? If not, why is it threaded?
  10. DBreskin

    OMC Cobra outdrive alignment

    This is my first boat so please bear with me. I have a new-to-me 1992 Four Winns Horizon 200 with a 5.8L motor and OMC Cobra (not King Cobra) outdrive. I want to service the outdrive over the winter, and possibly refinish the outside due to corrosion. Pictures of the corrosion are attached. Is...
  11. DBreskin

    Four Winns official company site is down

    The official Four Winns company web site is offline. The domain registration expired November 15th and has not been renewed. Perhaps this is related to the company's financial problems. http://www.fourwinns.com
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