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    Is it bad to run a pwc out of the water?

    Faztbullet pretty much said it: PWCs use pressurized jet pump water to cool the engine. There is no water pump (with a rubber impeller) like on a propeller driven boat. I own five Yamaha Waverunners and like Faz said, we're blowing the water out of the exhaust system. Some people do a lot...
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    My Kodiak brake calipers have rotten piston boots

    I have a 2004 Magic Tilt tandem axle, aluminum boat trailer. In 2014, I replaced the non-functioning drum brakes with Kodiak 10" disc brakes. All worked well for several years and then the brakes stopped working. I removed the both brake assemblies from both sides and it looks like I found...
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    Any boat dock builders here?

    I've got a boat dock that is now 14 years old and it's covered in composite decking. The previous owner had it modified some time in the past. It originally had a double PWC lift that faced sideways. In other words, you launched the skis out of the side of the dock instead of off of the end...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    Sweet success!!!!! It's all back together and working without leaking. Here is picture of the rod seal that I ordered: Of course it was a total PITA to install. I referenced this great writeup to install this seal into it's tight groove:
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    This is the piston end where I removed the cap with the four holes: I don't really want to but should I clamp a pair of vice grips to the end of the rod that I'm pointing to? That would keep the rod from spinning so that I can remove that grey/black end. Then I could remove the piston and...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    The good news is that I made a 4-prong spanner tool and was able to get the end cap off! The white thing is a block of wood with 4 holes spaced 3/4" apart. I had to use a hand drill since my drill press is dead. The holes aren't that straight but the machine screws still fit in the cap...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    Okay, so the weekend of manual steering was fun :lol: ! Trying to pull skiers with manual steering was, how should I say this? HARD! At least we got to go boating and we did ski. Anyway, I removed the actuator and it wasn't difficult at all in my boat. I'm at the point of trying to take the...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    I finally got in the boat today and started it up (boat in the water.) My wife turned the steering wheel back and forth while I used a bright light back at the actuator looking for the leak. I saw the steering fluid leaking off of the bolt head that I posted back in post #4. I should have...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    Here is a picture of where the fluid seems to be leaking. It is on the bottom side of the actuator. I put a wrench on it but it wasn't loose. Is there an o-ring under this hex head? It kind of appears that the cotter pin holds this bolt in place. I'm pretty sure the power steering fluid...
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    Here is a picture of the top of my "steering actuator."
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    Leaking power steering fluid. VP 5.0GL-E in a 2004 Stingray 200LX

    I've had to add power steering fluid to the reservoir several times since last fall. Now I'm having to add fluid more often so it was finally time to take a look. The power steering pump on the engine is dry as are the hoses coming and going to the pump. The "steering actuator" at the transom...
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    Anyone installed an electric PWC dock hoist?

    I'm thinking about buying a used 1000lb capacity Dolphin brand PWC hoist for my dock. I spoke with Dolphin and they said that there are no installation instructions because it's usually boat lift contractors that do the installations. The owner of the lift is having it removed by a local boat...
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    Need new trailer brakes. Saltwater boating.

    My trailer came with drum brakes and they're now complete junk. I'm going to replace the drum brakes with disc brakes but am looking for any advice I can get before I spend my money. I've done some searching and some people say to go with the Kodiak brand of brakes. I'd like all stainless...
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    96 xp seadoo, won't start

    Re: 96 xp seadoo, won't start Guys, I know that you're not going to believe me but........it's your battery. Yes, your battery! I'm a long-time Yamaha owner (since 1994) and as long as the battery is decenty charged these skis will start. In January of this year, I purchased two 1996 Sea Doo...
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    2004 Volvo 5.0GL raw water pump leaking from weep hole. Only 101 hours.

    I was dewinterizing my 2004 Stingray 200LX yesterday and noticed a very slow drip out of the weep hole. I don't want saltwater mist shooting all in my engine compartment. As the title says, only 101 hours on the boat and the $350 pump appears to be bad :mad: . I spent about 2 hrs last night...
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    About to buy a new shift cable

    My Volvo 5.0GL powered 2004 Stingray 200LX has had a stiff/sticky shifter cable since I bought the boat 3 yrs ago. Last year, it froze up on me and ruined a day of boating. I'm in the process of removing it and lubing up the control box at the same time. Anyway, I see the Teleflex brand of...
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    Need to grease up u-joints

    My 2004 Stingray 200LX with the Volvo SX outdrive has just over 100 hrs on it. I'm already thinking about the fast approaching summer and I have big plans for my boat this summer. I've owned the boat for 3 yrs and have never greased the u-joints so I know that they're due. I know that I have...
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    Freshwater PWC in Saltwater???

    Re: Freshwater PWC in Saltwater??? Okay. I think that you got the fact that you're going to have to flush it and wash it very well after you're done. I'd do it daily. Now lets talk about your trailer. Is yours galvanized steel or aluminum? If so, no worries. Just rinse/wash it well. If...
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    Need a QL prop hub kit to mount my QL propeller on my Volvo Penta SX outdrive

    I've got a brand new QL aluminum prop to install on my boat's Volvo SX outdrive. Unfortunately I don't have the 41102361 hub kit that it takes to mount it. I've looked everywhere including google and ebay. Does anyone have a lead on one?
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    Higher mileage Ford Expedition for towing my 2004 Stingray 200LX?

    My Stingray 200LX has a Volvo 5.0L V8 and is a relative lightweight at about 2750 lbs. It sits on an aluminum tandem axle trailer (with brakes!) and I have no idea what that weighs. I'm planning on pulling the boat up to 5 hrs each way on the interstate. I'd like to be able to comfortably tow...
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