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    Suggestion on how to properly wire up a new gauge

    Hey everyone, One of my gauges broke and unfortunately, Livorsi can't fix the model of gauge I have. So I had to buy this new style that's a plug vs. the current ring terminal. If my connection had just three individual wires going to the gauge, I'd do a butt connection and I'd be done. My...
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    Low water PSI reading while running

    Hey all, Been getting a tricky fault that gives me the two beeps but clears all codes when I get to dock. I put my Rinda computer logger on it and ran it. The boat is happy under 3500 RPM. If I go over, it triggers the two beeps, the log says SENSOR FAULT. Watching my log, my water pressure...
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    Replacing fuel pickups - questions

    Hey all, I am replacing the fuel pickups on my boat. The pickups are 1/2 and I need to step down to a 3/8 barb fitting. I can't find an aluminum 1/2 NPT to 3/8 hose fitting to save my life. Any suggestions? Should I use thread sealant when I do find a fitting? On both the fitting and the...
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    Lake Travis - Devil's Cove

    Had another great weekend on the water. The warmer weather is really bringing out the people. The water is warm enough where it's fun to be in now, so that's great. Starting to get better at wake boarding, so that's only getting more fun. We rafted up with some friends in Devil's Cove and like...
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    Can push alpha one drive to one side by hand

    When buying a boat, I was told that you want a firm outdrive that doesn't wiggle to either side when you grab it by hand. I had to fix a problem with my trim today and I fixed that. I gave the outdrive a yank to one side by hand and it pushed all the way to the left. It won't go to the right...
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    218LS speedo not working...help troubleshooting

    Can anyone give me a list of places I need to start trouble shooting for my speedo that just up and quit on me?
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    Would you buy an eBay boat cover?

    I imagine I'm not allowed the post the link. But from what I've seen I've narrowed it down to what looks like a good deal on a couple. But I want to see if anyone has been burned by buying an eBay boat cover? Anything to make sure to look for?
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    How much fuel do you guys head out with?

    I normally run about half a tank. I decided to see how much fuel she could hold and I filled her up. I was convinced I left the drain plug out when I left the dock it felt so heavy. It makes sense since fuel is very heavy, but it was extremely noticeable. I have a EFI V8 pushing my 22' Monterey...
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    First time out with new boat, already lost my anchor. Did I do something wrong?

    I just bought my first boat and got out on the water this weekend on Lake Travis in Austin which has a rocky bottom. We found a nice spot and decided to anchor. I tossed out my anchor (this type http://www.iboats.com/Slip_Ring_Anchor/dm/*******.473703934--**********.109132121--view_id.56240) and...
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    How much do dealers typically come off price?

    I found a used Monterrey from a dealer. They want 18k for a 02 218 LS w/ V8. They are giving me the big song and dance about what a hot commodity it is. The same story I've heard about every boat I've looked at. I'm curious, what will these guys typically take? Anything I need to know about this...
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    How many hours should I be comfortable with?

    I have been looking at mid to late 90s bow ride boats. Thinking I want a V6 or V8, but I see a ton of 4 cylinders. One question I've had about them is, what would you consider reasonable hours? I know there's a lot of variables involved, but what classifieds would you not waste time going to...
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    Beginner questions! I need some help starting my budgeting

    Hey all, I am looking at buying a boat for this summer. I've been boating with friends before so I have some knowledge of doing it, but nothing as far as owning it. I know all the fun sayings, the happiest days etc :) I am budgeting between 7500 and 10,000 for the boat itself. I'd like to get...
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