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    25HP Evinrude won't charge my battery

    I have a mid-80's 'rude on a 14' side console Jon boat. It has electric start and runs nicely but the motor doesn't charge the battery. Ever since I bought it I've had to charge the battery before using the boat. I assume all the 25's had a charging system but how do I know for sure? What...
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    23 Nova XL

    Thought I'd start a thread about those good ol' Novas. I had a 1985 model from '86 until '04. That's a looooong time to have a boat. They were tough, good looking boats. Loved how she handled the rough Chesapeake waters. I still miss her and wonder if maybe I should've somehow kept her......<br...
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    Any other Silvertons out there?

    Since I was the one who asked for this forum I guess I'd better post something!<br /><br />I have a "Traditional" 34C, which was one of the most popular cruisers manufactured in the 80's. She's a great vessel; roomy and well equipped for a weekend (or longer) on the water. The Crusader 270's...
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    Bad MPEM- how do I winterize?

    1997 SeaDoo GTI. I fried the MPEM (my own stupid fault) and won't be able to buy a new one until after our first freeze. Is there ANY way to winterize the engine without a working module?
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    V drive vrs. straight drive

    I'm looking at a variety of inboard cruisers in the 30- 34' range and wonder if there's any significant advantage with one over the other. The only thing I can think of is the more centralized weight distribution with the straight shaft. Is maintenance an issue with V drives? They look tough to...
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    Why is it hard to load level?

    My trailer is a MagicTilt aluminium tandem trailer with rollers. It was properly fitted to my 23' cuddy by the dealer when purchased in 1998. It rides just fine, but I have a real problem loading the boat on the trailer level. It almost always sits lower on the starboard side. At first I thought...
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    Sea Doo winterizing

    What's involved other than running it to flush all the water out? Should I run antifreeze thru it? Should I drain the gas tank or add stabilizer to it (it's a GTI with a seperate oil tank)? It will be under cover, but outside in below freezing temps. I will remove the battery.<br /><br />BTW-...
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    Torque Shift Prop

    Do they work as well as advertised? They seem to be just the ticket for a great hole shot as well as a good top end. <br />Almost sounds too good to be true :rolleyes: . Any first hand experience with 'em on I/O's? <br /><br />My boat is pretty beefy at 4,500#. 23' cuddy with 260 Merc. EFI...
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