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    Hull Blisters - need repair?

    04' Larson SEI that spent its first season docked on the river last summer. Noticed approx 7-8 quarter sized blisters after I pulled her from dry docked storage yesterday. I'm planning to trailer the boat this summer because I didn't get much benefit compared to cost with the boat on the water...
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    First mishap on the new boat - gel coat in need of repair

    I had my wife behind the wheel as we were docking yesterday to grab lunch and we caught a big wake from someone way to close to the dock. She panicked and let off the throttle...boat scraped up against the dock (missed the rubber guard on the dock and boat) and left a nice gash on the side of...
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    Boat Repair Costs - Fair?

    I could have posted this under Volvo engine as well, but thought it would have more relevance in general. I have a 2004 Larson SEI 4.3GL Volvo Penta I/O. I dropped the boat off at the local mechanic last week after removing from storage. He charges an hour of labor to "de-winterize/tune up"...
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    Mercruiser Oil Filter on Volvo Penta 4.3GL engine?

    My local marina shop (which only carries Mercruiser parts) sold me a Mercruiser oil filter for my 2004 Volvo Penta 4.3GL engine. It took him about 20 minutes of tracing in his book and he finally said, "I think this will work." I'm hoping someone can help me verify this is going to work as I...
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    Only 2 gallons of AF?

    After draining the block, i hooked up the muffs and ran antifreeze through the outdrive. However, after only 2 gallons, the AF was already flowing out? I was under the impression i needed between 4 and 5 gallons? I checked the engine and no leaks (initially, i thought i may not have...
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    2004 Larson SEI Tach Issue

    Hey everyone, As i am new to boating (just purchased my first boat a month ago!) i don't know where to begin with my tach issue... The engine is a 4.3L Volvo Penta and everything runs great and all gauges (except for the tach) work fine. Could this be a fuse? I get no reading at all with the...
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    New boat owner seeking prop advice

    I just purchased my first boat 2 weeks ago! here are the details: 2004 Larson SEI 18ft Volvo Penta SX 4.3L 190hp I've only had it out a few times and today i ran into my first problem...i thought i was far enough from shore (no depth finder, will invest in one now!) and i hit what had to be...
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