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    Need DTC Explanation for Regal 2300

    Hi All, I have a 2015 Regal 2300, with a Volvo Penta 270. It has 100 hours on it. This past weekend, the engine shutoff a couple of times, and displayed a couple of DTC Codes on the dash. The first one was: "DTC 1423: ERWT1 higher than expected stage 1" The second was: "DTC 1425: ERWT2...
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    Engine Won't Even Crank (NEW BOAT)...HELP

    Hello, I live in the Dallas area, and haven't been able to take my boat out for a couple of months due the flooding we had a couple months back. Anyway, it's Labor Day, and the ramps are open! Well, the engine won't even crank. I'm beyond frustrated at this point, and here is what I have done...
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    Swim Platform Screws popped off...

    Hello, This past weekend, we had my boat beached on a shoreline at the lake. When we left we had to push the boat out, and unfortunately (lesson definitely learned), the screws to the upper part of the rods supporting the swim platform all popped out. I obviously need to fix this. My question...
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    Boat Title History

    I just recently bought a used boat and transferred the title to my name. Am I able to see the boat title history? I.E. Who owned the boat in the past? Boat Title history basically? Thanks
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    Which New Boat Would You Choose?

    Hello, I am in the market for a new boat, and I have narrowed it down to the following three: 1) Chaparral 196 2) Glastron GT 205 3) Yamaha SX210 (Twin jet engines) Any advice on which may be the better boat? If it makes any difference, we aren't avid skiers or wakeboarders. We do ski, but...
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    1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 - Power Steering?

    Can anyone tell me of this boat has power steering? I'm looking at buying this used boat, but neither I or the seller know if it has Power Steering or not. Thanks
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    Boat runs great in Driveway, but stalls on water

    Hello, I have a 1994 Four Winns Horizon 180, with an OMC, 5.0 Cobra engine. I've had the following work done recently: Rebuilt Carb (Twice) New Starter New Fuel Pump New Fuel/Water Separator Sparkling clean Flame Arrestor Fuel Fill replaced with new stainless steel one Fuel Tank emptied When...
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    Help with Stalling

    Hello, I have a 1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 with an OMC 5.0 Cobra. Recent Work Done: Rebuilt Carb - 2 weeks ago New Starter - 1 month ago New Fuel Filter - 1 month ago I've cleaned the Flame Arrestor...It's sparkling clean. When I start it in my driveway, it sounds and runs perfect! The...
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    Boat Keeps Stalling...Newbie...HELP

    Hello, So I have a '94 Four Winns Horizon 180, with an OMC 5.0 Cobra. I just had a new starter put in, a rebuilt carb, and a new fuel filter. Just took it out today, and it just putts for a few minutes, then I barely put the throttle down, and I can cruise about 5 mph. Then I try gradually...
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    Cleaning "Debris" in Fuel Tank

    Hello, I have a 1994 Four Winns Horizon 180, with a 5.0 OMC Cobra. I just had a rebuilt carb, brand new Starter, and a brand new Fuel Pump. Unfortunately the boat had sat out in the elements for about 2 years prior to me taking ownership of this boat. The engine runs great for about 3-4...
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    Newbie...Fuel Filter

    Hello, All i want to do is check out the Fuel Filter, and possibly replace it. I have a 1994 Four Winns I/O 5.0L OMC Cobra. Can anyone help me locate and replace it? Thanks
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    Boat runs great for 3 hours, then starts stalling

    Hello, I have a I/O 1994 Four Winns 180 Horizon SE, with a 5.0 OMC Cobra engine... After I prime the engine for a cold start, we are able to have fun in the boat for about 3-ish hours. After that, it starts stalling every 5 minutes, and we pretty much have to call it a day for fear of getting...
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    Best Way to Grease Trailer Wheels? Newbie...

    Hello, What's the best way to grease the boat trailer wheels? I'm completely new to this. 1) What all do I need? 2) How do I do it? Thanks
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    Boat Stereo Not Working

    Hello, I just acquired a boat from a friend of mine. It had been sitting for about two years in the elements without a cover. I know, not the best beginning to a post. But anyway, after spending a couple thousand getting the engine ready for the lake (music to my ears by the way), I can spend...
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    One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

    Hello, I have a Four Winns Trailer and one of my tires blew out. That's all fine, it happens, I know how to change a tire. The problem is that one of the lugnuts is not a lugnut at all! It looks like a cylinder that is screwed into it. At the end though (where it's screwed in), there are...
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    94 OMC 5.0 Cobra Won't Start...HELP

    Hi All, I am having an issue with my 1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 SE starting. It has a 5.0 Cobra OMC engine. The following is all that I have had done in the last two weeks: * Rebuilt Carb * Brand New Starter * Brand New Fuel Pump When I got it back from the shop, I immediately went to the...
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