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    Removing back seat and support?

    1995 19' Concept bow rider. Anyone know how to remove the upright back seat and support? Not easily seen how to do this. Need better access to engine compartment.
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    1995 5.0 volvo water pump impeller replacement

    1995 Volvo 5.0 Ford engine in a Chris Craft, water pump is belt driven at lower starboard side of boat. Has two different size of hoses coming into back plate. I think impeller needs replacing as engine is starting to run a little warmer than last year. Anyone have any tips or links or...
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    Dog water ramp for boat

    We like to take our lab to the river. I am looking for a dog loading ramp or ladder to get her back into the boat. Many designs for sale on the internet with reviews. Wanted to see if anyone in the forum has any experience or advice on which product to buy and to stay away from.
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    Keeping oil out of bilge during filter change

    Changing oil in a 1995 Chris Craft Concept, 302 ford engine, looking for tips to keep the oil out of the bilge when removing filter. I put an old t-shirt under the filter, but missed and some oil ran out and into the bilge. It is hard to get to the filter...fuel pump, motor mount, and two...
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    How to remove starter in tight space?

    1996 Chris Craft, 5.0Fl engine, Volvo SX outdrive. Cockpit layout is full back seat, motor behind the seat, small storage areas to each side of the motor, full width sundeck over stern. Looking at removing starter. How do you get to the starter? It is mounted low and at the back with a hull...
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    windshield bumper

    I have a 19 ft Concept CC bowrider . The middle windshield section does not have a bumper to keep it off the left side glass when opened. There appears to be a snap and twist lock on the frame and boat for such a thing. Anyone have a link to this part or a picture for me to look at and see...
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    coming over from the dark side?

    I have a chance to purchase a 1995 Chris Craft with a 305/Volvo IO, 19.5 ft. bowrider, very good shape with low hours. Looking for opinions on the combination, what to inspect, etc... I have been boating since 1978 with a Glaspar 165IL, Mercruiser outdrive. I am not familiar with volvo's at...
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    source for rebuilt/new ECM?

    200 HP Merc outboard, mechanic tells me I need a ECM unit, $800.00 for a rebuilt unit. Reasonable price? Other possible sources and is this a do it yourself installation?
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    So you think your boat won't explode...

    Posted: Aug 12, 2012 2:58 PM CDT Updated: Aug 13, 2012 9:07 AM CDT Fuel leak blamed for boat explosion in Decatur Marine Police are working to determine the cause of the explosion. Eight people were on board a boat when it exploded Sunday afternoon. It happened at the Decatur Boat Harbor...
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    shifter mechanism problem?

    1978 Mercruiser, IL6 engine, pre alpha drive. Adjusted the shift cable, noticed that the motor cuts out when going into reverse. Watched the shift lever operate. When the shifter moves into reverse gear, the mechanism that opens the cut out switch moves and shuts the boat down. When going...
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    Just a reminder, check those outdrive plugs!!

    Went out on the water, noticed sheen of oil around outdrive, got worse as the unit bobbed up and down in the water. Found the upper vent plug loose! Drained the unit and replaced the gear lube. Poured the lube into a beaker and saw the water settle out. The plugs can come loose and even fall...
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    choke tube broke off from manifold

    165hp mercruiser, 250 cu in IL6, heat riser tube from exhaust manifold to the carb broke off at the manifold. the tube appears to have fit inside a brass or stainless steel sleeve attached to the manifold. i cannot get the sleeve to move. is this piece pressed into the manifold or held by...
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    ethanol in gas causing problems?

    I have been seeing more questions about hard to start when hot, rough idling, boat stopped running, etc and just wondering if the ethanol in gas is partially or fully to blame. the thread titled 3.0 hard starting has a post with an explanation of the effects of ethanol in fuel and what can...
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    how to tell auto starter from marine starter?

    the starter on my boat has a sticker attached that states that the starter meets marine standards and it is the original starter so i know it is ok. the sticker is coming off which got me to thinking about how to visually tell if the starter on a boat is marine rated or not. if someone was...
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    ANOTHER boat explodes!!

    i have been on the river 31 years and never heard of two explosions within two weeks of each other. this one was up around Florence on the Tennessee River. Link to short story with pictures; http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10490802
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    boats will explode!

    fwiw,...on smith lake, alabama, on memorial day when we heard a muffled POOF off in the distance down the inlet we were on. didn't think much about it then but later heard that a family was in a boat and smelled the strong odor of gasoline. they went over to a dock and let the women and...
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    new decking over old decking?

    1978 larson, 17.5 ft bowrider, deck has soft spots. pulled out carpet and have rotten wood and soft spots in areas. the deck appears to be glassed in on the sides, not sure how it attaches to the stringers as no fasteners are seen. has anyone removed their rotten wood and patched or just...
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    need advice on selecting seats

    replacing seats in my boat, back to back type. any advice on which brand to go with or avoid? i see Wise, B&M, Veada, Overtons', etc on the web. Unfortunately, no place close to me has any to go look at for color and quality inspection.
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    where is that resistance wire?

    1978 glasspar, 165 IL6, Mercruiser, no electric choke. is the resistance wire connected to the start key switch and terminated at the large electrical plug or does it start at the plug and run to the coil terminal?
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    operating temperature of ignition coil?

    was out today running for about 30 minutes, motor started missing. started trouble shooting. found ignition coil very hot, could not hold onto it. checked volts to + terminal. running had 11 volts, motor off & key on had 7 volts. boat would start and run up to 2500-3000 rpms but not any...
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