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    Re:Trim hose "O" ring and retainer replacement.

    Re:Trim hose "O" ring and retainer replacement. Hi, I've got a Penta DPS-A drive unit 2008 and I need to replace the four "O" rings and retainers on the trim hoses at the pump manifold. (Volvo Kit # 3889431) There's a retaining plate with two Allen headed screws holding the hoses in. I think I...
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    Waterproofing?

    Can somebody please suggest a waterproofing product that is suitable for application on a 26 foot boat cover and cockpit covers etc. I believe the covers are a poly/cotton blend, or similar. I'm much more comfortable asking you folks rather than relying on marketing hype. Any application...
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    Big Box stores & China.

    :mad: I'm absolutely sick & tired of seeing the same crappy products, made in Asia, at all of the major big box stores. It's bad enough that the work has gone to Asia, but so have the all choices. I find it increasingly difficult to purchase anything that doesn't belly up within a matter of...
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    Re:Trim Sender.

    Re:Trim Sender. I have a Regal 2400 with a Volvo 5.7 Gi and DPS stern drive. Does anybody know where the trim sensor gets it's power from? I want to have the trim gauge work as soon as the batteries are turned on. Currently, it only works when the ignition is turned on. I have changed the...
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    Re:Trim Gauge & Sensor.

    Re:Trim Gauge & Sensor. I have a 2400 with Volvo 5.7 GI and a Duo-prop stern drive. I would like to have the trim gauge working without having to turn the ignition to start/run. In other words........I want the gauge to work any time the drive can be moved. I'm not sure if this is a common...
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    I knew it was going to happen!

    I post this as a warning to my fellow boat owners. I've got a 24' Regal with a duo-prop stern drive. Ever since I've had the boat the vertical rocker (mounted on the end of the throttle handle) for the trim has been real flimsy. Despite complaints to the dealer it hasn't been replaced yet. I...
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    Alcohol & State Parks.

    The state parks in Ohio ban alcohol. Since the members of this forum are from all over, I am curious to find out how many other states have banned alcohol in the parks/waterways. IMHO, I personally find the ban draconian. I don't drink when I drive a vehicle and I don't drink when I drive the...
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    Bimini Top

    I have a 2008 Regal 2400 with a Bimini top. I have two questions. The first is whether to trailer with the Bimini up & furled. Second, whether to disconnect the rear legs and lay the top down on top of the windshield and tie it down. The reason for the questions is that when I trailer, the...
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    Volvo Penta DPX trim sensor info.

    This weekend the trim sensor started acting up. Initially, it worked fine. While turning hard to starboard to get out of the unload zone the trim gauge suddenly indicated that the trim was at trailer height. While straightening out, the trim indication corrected itself. Later in the day, the...
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    When not to power load!!

    The family and I were enjoying a quiet day at the local State Park lake yesterday. Nice hot day and loads of new season boaters. The Park Patrol were wandering around most of the day doing safety (and booze) checks. The main ramp was super busy with loads and unloads. We just happened to be...
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    Re:Trim Tabs on a 2008 Regal 2400

    Re:Trim Tabs on a 2008 Regal 2400 I'm contemplating installing Bennett trim tabs on my 24 foot Regal. The boat weighs approx. 6,000# loaded and has the 5.7 Volvo GI with the Penta Duoprop setup. I've contacted Bennett and their suggestion is 16" X 12" tabs with 1" up fins mounted on the...
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    Trim tabs?

    I've been looking at purchasing tabs. The smart tabs appear to top out at 22 feet for boat OAL...........I have a 24 foot boat with a 5.0 Volvo GI duo prop weighing in at approx.5,000 Lb. Should I be considering alternative tabs? :confused: Thanks, Kev
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    Canvas and carpet snaps.

    Does anybody know of an alternative to the snaps that are typically used to fasten carpet and canvas. I'm looking for a type that was available in Europe some years ago. They look very similar to regular snaps, but they are really 1/4 turn fasteners. There is a slot in the top fastener that...
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    Re:Trailer shocks, or dampers.

    Re:Trailer shocks, or dampers. I'm in the final stages of renovating a 16' trailer. I have no history on the original chassis, but it looks like an agricultural set up. My only concern is the suspension. The fixed single axle has a couple of hefty coil springs that are bolted to swinging arms...
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    1955 CD-12 Johnson fuel system

    From a previous helpful poster, I learned that this engine needs a pressurized tank. It also has, what appears to be, a three prong adapter that has two fuel hoses going to the engine. I've looked at the products at iboats and I don't see anything that seems to be what I think I need...
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    Older outboards

    I recently inherited a couple of older Johnson outboards. One is a 1955 5.5 H.P. Model CD-12 and the other one is a 1968 9.9 H.P. Model 10RCRA. I have no history and no manuals on either of these. Before I spring for a couple of manuals, I would like to see if either one is worth investing in...
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    New to Regal Boats.

    In 2007 I became the proud owner of a Yellow 2008 Regal 2400. It has the Volvo 5.7 Gi and dual prop stern drive. Overall, I love the boat. There is one question that I have..........I would like to know if anybody else with a similar drive system has any problems with responsiveness while...
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