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  1. ScottinAZ

    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    its not just you.... parts are definitely getting more difficult to find, not just marine ones either. Parts stores are now by and large just accessory crap retailers. You can find all kinds of chrome doo-dad ****, but try and get a simple oil filter for an engine made in the same form for...
  2. ScottinAZ

    Transom ski hook to ski rope

    for towing a tube, they make a bridle that goes between the two rear transom tie down points. much stronger that way than the ski hook. Tubes have a LOT more surface area on the water, so create a whole lot more force when towing.
  3. ScottinAZ

    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    hydrogen power would be an option, as for availability, I can walk into nearly any welding supply shop in the country and get a bottle, or a bottle filled. Its not as convenient as a corner gas station, but its close. Propane is an option as well. At my old school district, we had propane fueled...
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    depending on battery technology, I would agree with that. While heavy and "low powered" compared to others, deep cycle lead acid batteries are a safe proven technology for that situation. No way would I be putting lithium ion style batteries where they can potentially get wet (which boat doesnt...
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    while electric cars may have a place, with current technology, there is no place (IMHO) for electric boats. The battery technology that works "best", lithium batteries, react VIOLENTLY with water under the right circumstances, which arent hard to get to. In another life, I worked offshore doing...
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    N W S and NOAA post Hazardous Weather Conditions. When my area is having normal weather. Why ?

    without getting too political, they have been doing the same thing here in the west with the temperatures... first they lower the threshold for a "dangerous heat warning" to just under 100*... and then we have a "Dangerous heat warning" every day for the whole summer.... its been well over 100*...
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    1995 OMC Cobra v-6 will not rev out under load

    well, lets put a pin in this one. Took the boat out for a water test this morning after swapping the plug wires and replacing the fuel filter. The boat now has NO ISSUES with power. comes on plane nicely, and had it up to about 40 mph according to the speedo. Now time to take care of the...
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    Four Winns H190 Trailer bunks

    I usually just replace "like with like".... last one I did was just 2x6 lumber bolted to the trailer and covered with indoor/outdoor carpet. I used stainless hardware, and non-pressure treated lumber from the local Home Despot. If it lasts another 20+ years, ill be ecstatic, but if not, they...
  9. ScottinAZ

    Has anyone replaced the windshield on their boat?

    a flat one is relatively easy to get remade by a competent glass shop. A curved one like on my Four Winns, while it looks good, is a right pain in the ass....
  10. ScottinAZ

    Has anyone replaced the windshield on their boat?

    if your windshield is like the one on my Four Winns, its made by WaterBonnet... I dont know if they are still in business, but if they are, maybe try contacting them and see if they have any options. Boat windshields arent known for changing a heck of a lot over time, so you may get lucky. if...
  11. ScottinAZ

    Fault code list needed

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/256603927074?_nkw=1995+OMC+ford+EFI+manual&itmmeta=01J5DYN3E54FKWTANHQQJ5A4K4&hash=item3bbec93222:g:IAEAAOSwG2JmvQuZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkdvL%2F5dwGG3pVuiLCSJKd60abFOdgnVe%2BPws2jRMgsBNLDfASQT2hAcAnS%2FTwsD4z2VzxphTc%2BO3tM8ajyAKmsr5hqbG9l7PgeQM5D...
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    the actual running timing is 100% controlled by the electronic module in the distributor. What you are setting (and needs to be set) is the "base (sometimes called static) timing" which gives the distributor module a known point to advance and retard the timing from. It runs on electronic tables...
  13. ScottinAZ

    benefits of side bunks..... are there really any?

    gotta show those pesky party barges with their measly 100 horses who has (and who is) the biggest "D" on the lake.....
  14. ScottinAZ

    The Lake will never be the same again

    hopefully, but never underestimate the determination of a bunch of irritated "Karens"......
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    benefits of side bunks..... are there really any?

    here in the west, we have long ramps that were "originally" intended to go well below water level, however many of our lakes are in a severe drought status, and the "long" ramps are now by and large above water again..... driving on with any power just degrades the dirt at the end of the ramp...
  16. ScottinAZ

    The Lake will never be the same again

    good luck with that one passing muster. They can set a "no wake" zone around their property, usually a certain distance out, but around these parts, the lake belongs to the state, and THEY set when you can run on it, not anyone else. That group would be promptly told to pound sand, and any...
  17. ScottinAZ

    What's this? Off my 1980 20' wellcraft with mercruiser 4.3 engine

    most likely exactly what it is, a relay. Red is likely 12v power, white is 12v triggered, and the blacks are grounds. you will need to check the manual for your engine/boat to be 100% sure though
  18. ScottinAZ

    What gives with helping people with a problem ?????????????

    I usually try to take the time to document what the issue was.... my last problem was the boat would idle fine, but no power, and wouldnt plane out... I had grand illusions of cubic dollars being spent to fix the damn thing, when it ended up being a pair of crossed plug wires..... yeah, I...
  19. ScottinAZ

    The Lake will never be the same again

    sounds like the DNR (or your state equivalent) needs to let them know that anything they come up with is entirely unenforceable outside of their own little fiefdom. And good luck with them "enforcing" anything on non-members. It seems the "Lake HOA" needs to have their egos checked a little.
  20. ScottinAZ

    80's Spartan trailer roller bracket replacement.

    given the year of the trailer, the original MFG has likely long gone the way of the dodo. You will need to fabricate or have fabricated that new piece. You are in luck though, as what has crapped out appears to just be a simple section of box tubing with the roller brackets welded onto the ends...
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