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    Question for a mechanic please...

    Hi,<br /><br />INFO: twin 318, 132 hrs port side, 1400 hrs stb side.<br /><br />I recenty took a 70 mile run from one marina to the next which took 6 hours. Before I left, I checked the oil,water,etc.. everything was fine.<br /><br />PROBLEM: <br />That was last week. I just went to the boat...
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    question about gas mileage ...too

    Hi everyone,<br /><br />I have twin 318 striaght inboards, that have not been tuned up this spring. I just transported the boat from 1 marina to another which was 60 miles away.<br /><br />After docking, I notice that the port engine (which has 200 hours on it) had 1/4 tank left. the starboard...
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    engine temp rises when going fast..why?

    Hi all,<br /><br />Took a 60 mile run today, (twin 318s striaght inboards)and noticed that my port engine runs hot when over 3000 rpms.<br />For example, I ran the boat at 3500 rpms and the port engine started to over heat. I then ran the boat at 2800 rpms for 40 miles and the engine was fine...
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    I need advice from a mechanic ..Please

    Ok, I have a twin 318s and minor parts that needed replacing were replaced over the years.<br />The boat is a 1977 striaght inboard.The Manifold & rises are very rusty at the joints and are due for change.<br /><br />Question. If a compression test is done this spring, and it seems to be fine...
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    What's involved in changing an Engine Mount?

    HI Everyone,<br /><br />Just took a peak at my engine mounts on a 318 striaght inboard and they're all rusty and flakey.<br /><br />I guess this means they need to be changed?<br />Does it cost much to change?<br /><br />Ps. The boat is a 1977.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Lou
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    Sea trialing soon...what's the Avg temp on a 318?

    HI,<br />I will soon take a boat with twin FWC 318 inboards out for a sea trial.<br />I will run the boat at least an hour at high speed/ low speed/ idle/ etc..<br /><br />Question: What temp range is normal for them?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Lou
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    Sea Trials....anyone know what to look for?

    Hi Again,<br /><br />In 4 weeks I'l be taking a 30' twin 318s trojan for a sea trial. <br /><br />Basically, I will be looking for the way the boat reacts to an increase in throttle, how the boat handles the sea, watching the TEMP GAUGE during high speed, low speeds, etc.<br /><br />My question...
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    Inboard Transmisson VS I/O outdrive Poll:

    Hi,<br /><br />I am wondering if you boat owners had a choice between a 15 year old inboard *straight drive* or a 15 year old *Outdrive*, which one might hold up better and why?
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    Does prop damage= shaft damage?

    HI,<br /><br />In the past (with my I/O) I've hit bottom a few times. Mostly over mud sandy bottoms. The blades of the prop were bent at the tips mostly. No damage to the outdrive.<br /><br />Question: After looking under Inboards I notice that there's a LONG NARROW SHAFT connecting to the prop...
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    TROJAN BOAT OWNERS....I HAVE QUESTIONS>>

    HI,<br /><br />I've spent all winter researching Silverton & chris crafts for purchacing this spring. But wouldn't ya know it, I come across a nice deal with a 30' trojan express F/B ?<br /><br /> I know nothing about them and would like some feed back on typical problems that have been reported...
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    Which boat might handle the ocean better?

    Hi All,<br /><br />Ok, I finally got it down to a certain style boat I want next season.(used boat of course)<br />My needs are Large aft cockpit, large cabin.<br />So I'm down to a 31 silverton, 28 carver, 28 trojan, 28 winner cabin, 28 chris craft. All in the 1979- 1985 range. <br /><br...
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    In spring..Do I just Start the engine??

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br />In april I plan on selling my boat. I paln on selling it in april and the marina (most likely)Won't have a mechanic on the grounds till may. They removed the OutDrive for storage when I had the boat winterized. Since the mechanic won't be around, I might have to put the...
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    Docking in Style....for singles??

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br />I came across an article on HOW TO DOCK YOUR BOAT. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/docking.htm <br /><br />It shows how to dock your boat with twin engines.<br />Question: Does anyone know of a site that explains how to dock with a single engine inboard? <br /><br...
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    inboard Props & shaft when hitting a Sandbar

    Hello everyone,<br />My boat is in Moriches bay Long island and I currently own a 21' I/O. Moriches bay has sandbars in the channel! I've seen the coastguard get stuck there. Anyway, Last summer I went for 3 props. I bought those Vortex interchangable hub kind so it was only 85.00 for each prop...
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    new engine & drive installed....what's the boat price ????

    new engine & drive installed....what's the boat price ???? Hi Again,<br /><br />I saw a beautiful winner Cabin cruiser 1973 that was completely gutted and redone. all items on boat are new. 2002 engine installed with a brand new v drive system. Boat repainted, gallery replaced...
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    buying used boat....Inboard 0r I/O ????

    Hi all,<br /><br />I've been looking at boats 26-28 feet. I've noticed that alot of them are INBOARDS. The boat I own now is a I/O and I know nothing about INBOARDS.<br /><br />Questions: <br /><br />1. What are the pros & cons with INBOARDS.<br />2. to change a prop....I guess the boat has to...
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