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    Cooler Radio

    Funny I found this thread of my first radio cooler from a couple years ago. Well, I just finished radio cooler version 2.0! The first one was great but this one is much better. Half the weight with twice the power, completely rain/splash/spray resistant inside and outside, only one small hole...
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    Fresh Water Disc Brake Coating

    I've got a 2007 EZ Loader tandem axle (3,500lb) trailer with factory surge drum brakes on the rear axle only that, even after being replaced last year, seem to need adjusting way too often. Like every few trips often. There's also a welded piece of metal that hangs down a couple inches in...
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    DPS-A removed, now have more questions on findings.

    Attached is the service bulletin from Volvo Penta explaining u-joint part numbers and servicing. It does not list the DPS-A specifically, but does list the DPS drive which, in this regard, is identical. Of course you know a knew bearing and bellows are in need as well. For future reference...
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    SX-A Trim Pump Inop (Not a Cover Problem)

    Re: SX-A Trim Pump Inop (Not a Cover Problem) Lovely, now I have a trim pump leak. Noticed when I got to the lake friday evening that the trim pump had fluid around it. I had a hard time filling the reservoir so I figured it was just spilled fluid. Pulled the boat out saturday evening and I...
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    SX-A Trim Pump Inop (Not a Cover Problem)

    Reading all the threads last year about the original SX-A trim pump cover leaking, and ThreeMileBayWaker's awesome DIY thread, I had a strange feeling all last year that I would soon have trim trouble. Well it started yesterday, but it's not a leaking cover. When I stored the boat over the...
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    I need to fill in the ladder recess on my transom swim platform!

    Re: I need to fill in the ladder recess on my transom swim platform! My boat came with an extended platform from the factory, and the original ladder void has a cover (see below). I imagine most ladders are pretty similarly sized between manufacturers, so I would probably call a few of them...
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    Tandem Trailer Suspension - Equalizer after Tire Change

    I jacked up the boat/trailer and put it on jack stands to take the 4 wheels to a tire store and mount the new tires I just bought. The 2 jack stands were placed under a crossbeam in between the two axles. Before I jacked it up, the suspension looked like below, with the equalizer centered...
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    Cooler Radio

    I know this isn't "boat specific" necessarily, but it will be on my boat and campsite pretty much every weekend. I had a free weekend to waste, and originally had plans to buff and wax the boat but the 40+mph winds make any outdoor event just total mayhem. So I put the cover on the boat and...
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    Bearing Buddy Broke Off In Hub

    2007 EZ-Loader tandem axle trailer for 21ft Seaswirl 210 br It has the EZ-Lube hubs, but I like to use a combo of that and bearing buddies. What that means is, I grease the EZ-Lube fitting to pump out the old grease until new grease comes out, remove the grease fitting and install Bearing...
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    Exhaust Flappers

    Re: Exhaust Flappers Very strange. The link worked right after I posted it...is this a new iBoats policy to not link certain things? Anyway, I attached an image of the service bulletin.
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    Drive unit SX-M lack of material ?

    Re: Drive unit SX-M lack of material ? Water gets in that area around the damage, but does not touch the drive shaft because the drive shaft is inside the black rubber u-joint bellows. When you put the drive back on, it seals against the lip of the bellows (red arrow) and keeps water from...
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    volvo penta 5.7 gl Missing PCV valve ?

    Re: volvo penta 5.7 gl Missing PCV valve ? You are correct, the pcv valve can be removed by just pulling it out. You can remove it from the hose by undoing that strange hose clamp on the end. The hose for the pcv valve goes to the bottom of the carburetor and provides "positive crankcase...
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    Tilt/Trim Problem on Volvo Penta 3.0 GXi with SX/A Drive

    Re: Tilt/Trim Problem on Volvo Penta 3.0 GXi with SX/A Drive I've removed cap #3 to check fluid levels with the drive both down and somewhat up, no fluid spray but there's usually a puff of pressurized air that escapes when the cap is removed. The usual leak is from a white cap on the side of...
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    Outdrive driveshaft heated after water in bellows

    Re: Outdrive driveshaft heated after water in bellows The lip of the pinion carrier housing shown here (black arrow) seals up against the lip of the bellows shown here (blue mark) So your water gasket will not cause water to get into the bellows. The only things to cause this are: 1) Torn...
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    Trailer Hardware For Cover Straps

    Re: Trailer Hardware For Cover Straps I had a local upholstery shop modify my cover for my wakeboard tower legs. While there he included some of his own hardware for the rear straps (see the middle of the fender). He also added some vents on top to help suck it down while towing. The...
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    Favorite Pics - Post 'Em

    Re: Favorite Pics - Post 'Em I knew I recognized Cheney from above. I fly out of Cessna and see that view a lot. My boat was on Cheney about 14 times this summer but didn't get a chance to get to El Dorado.
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    Trailer Hardware For Cover Straps

    Re: Trailer Hardware For Cover Straps Ill get under there and do a little more investigating. I didn't see anything because there is a weird carpeted wood panel that covers the rear of the fenders and attaches to the frame. You can kind of see it in the attached picture. Thanks for the...
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    Soft Spot in Floor...Structural?

    Hi all, I found a soft spot in the floor of my boat (sig line) last night. It is way up front in bow, right where everyone hops into the boat from the dock. This is a 2007 and the floor is all fiberglass, no holes or cracks, with snap in carpet. I'm having a hard time believing there is any...
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    Trailer Hardware For Cover Straps

    I've only had a snap on cover for my boat (sig line). Just ordered a custom cover with straps and realized I need hardware to screw into the fender steps for some of the straps. I've been looking for something specifically designed for this but am coming up empty. What does everyone else use...
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    Uneven steering port and starboard

    2007 Seaswirl 210 br VP sx-a drive I wish I could say I am certain when this started but I cannot. I do have a good feeling that it started after I took the drive and gimbal ring off over the winter for maintenance. I noticed this summer that the steering wheel has to be held 1/4 turn to the...
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