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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

    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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    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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    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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    Help me find a new shift cable for my boat

    2004 Stingray 200LX with a Volvo Penta 5.0GL-D 220hp carbed engine. VP SX-M outdrive and a VP control box (shifter.) Saltwater boating. Today was supposed to be our first day of the season in the water. Well it was.....kinda. My wife backed the boat in and I started it up just fine...
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    Volvo thermostat and saltwater operation

    I'm just asking this question for the sake of discussion since I won't be able to water test my boat for about 2 more weeks. I've got a 2004 Stingray 200LX with the 220hp carbed Volvo 5.0GL-D engine. I dewinterized it recently and it runs great on the garden hose. However, the temp doesn't...
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    Do I just change the hub to fit a Laser II prop to my Volvo outdrive?

    Forgive me for not doing a search on this topic. I've got to leave to pick up my daughter. I found a 21" pitch SS Laser II prop on Craigslist and the seller advertises it as fitting a "Mercury and Yamaha." I'm not real experienced with these props but I think that the props have replaceable...
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    Bad day of boating yesterday. Warning: very long post!

    Okay, I'm just a little frustrated and angry and want to vent about yesterday. I was looking forward to it for a month. In addition we had family and friends come into town for the Memorial Day weekend. I've got a 2004 Stingray 200LX and two Yamaha Waverunners ('94 Waveraider & '97 GP1200.)...
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    My anchor door latch broke and I need a new one

    I've got a 2004 Stingray 200LX bowrider and today, the latch to my anchor door broke. Thankfully I was able to get it open so we could anchor at our favorite beach but by the time we got home, I had to take the hinges off the door to get the anchor out and wash everything down. Here are a...
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    Changed impeller. Now temp is running hot. Thermostat problem? Bad impeller?

    Hello everyone. This is my first post here but I frequent the Stingray boat owners forum. I'm a very mechanically inclined person and I do all of my own wrench turning. I've done a search on this topic and I found some information but I saw where a lot of people were having issues of engines...
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