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    Ski locker drain....

    Okay, so, I'm ready to launch this 1976 9teen that I've been working on for the last 9 or so months. I've always had it in covered storage, but for the last week or two, I've had it sitting in the driveway. It has rained a few days and I noticed the ski locker has a few inches of water in it...
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    Outdrive Stand

    Hey, just wanted to show the outdrive stand that I threw together to work on my outdrive. I made it so that it rests on a dolly that I got from Harbor Freight . Under $20 and seems to work great. Please keep in mind that I'm not a carpenter so it doesn't look like a piece of beautiful...
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    Hydrofoil??? Need some advice from my Nineteen owners...

    Okay, so when I bought my Nineteen, it came with this ugly whale tail hydrofoil on the outdrive. What is your opinion on these. I have not had the boat in the water or driven it so I don't know how it responds with or without it. I have a family of 5 who will be riding, maybe pulling a tube...
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    Aristo Craft Nineteen on Flipping Ships

    Anyone see the Flipping Ships episode this weekend? Edwin McCain is a musician turned boat restorer who got his hands on an Aristo Craft Nineteen and restored it for a customer. It was not your average restoration, so it was a little scary watching the build. All in all, it was unique to say...
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    New Nineteen Owner!!!

    Just bought a 1976 Nineteen 2 weeks ago. I purchased it off of Craigslist and am stoked about getting this old girl on the water. I've had boats and jet skis here and there, but totally fell in love with this boat the minute I saw it. I love the lines, the roominess, the retro look, and of...
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    How do I verify Oil Pump Operation??

    Bought a pair of Polaris Virage I skis. They haven't been run in 2 years. I've siphoned all the old fuel out and old 2 stroke oil. I've added fresh fuel and oil. Question is: How do I verify that the oil injection system is working? Keep in mind that these engines are Direct Fuel Injected...
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    When's The Best Time To Buy NEW??

    I am planning on purchasing a pair of new Yamaha Personal Watercraft in 2011. When would be the best time to buy? When do the new year models arrive and the dealers look to get rid of the old year models? Any particular yearly sales? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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    I'm Stoked, Help Me Fuel My Fire!!!

    Purchased a 1989 Chaparral 178XL 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 outdrive a month and a half ago. This is my first bowrider and other than a few outings on a bass boat that I owned, boating is fairly new to me. After getting the boat out for the first time, it overheated....not what I wanted my first...
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    Prop Rubbing on Case

    I just bought a 1989 Chaparral 178xl, 3.0 mercruiser, Alpha 1 outdrive. My question is... I noticed that the prop rubs against the gear case. The propeller is a quicksilver 17p stainless prop. Is the thrust washer not thick enough? In/out play on the prop shaft is about 1/16 inch(which my...
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