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    Memorial Weekend. Where are you going?

    Where is everyone going for the memorial weekend? Suggestions.
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    Lake Monroe ? Should we try it?

    Looking to go someplace new for this memorial day weekend. Usually goto Ohio river or lake Cumberland. Does anyone have info on this lake? Do they allow overnight on water? Coming from north of Cincinnati and south of Dayton. What would be the closest ramp and marina? Thanks
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    1979 Starcraft Islander

    Re: 1979 Starcraft Islander I made thw seat to move up to make a sundeck across..There is a cushion in same colors that goes in the middle.. Tested the last weekend of April. Official SPLASH DOWN..everything went smooth and can't wait to go out again!
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    End of season???

    The time is near to put our baby to bed.:( Not for the night, but for some of us 6-7 months. If it's for the first time, like me. All I can say is may the cold keep you warm:cool: and that the snow, if any remind you of the water..:D.For next spring I will have you running like the wild child...
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    New Engine or Not New Engine?

    Ok time has come. Another break down on the river and I think it got the best of me. Broke the Dist gear and timing gear rubbing Cover.:confused: Found a Brand New engine with warranty and can get installed for approx $5K:eek: THe question is--Should I or shouldn't I? What do you all think? OR...
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    Broken distributor gear AND......

    Well we were going great about 20 min then the engine died. :mad: Found distributor slightly loose. Adjusted to get started and then the engine had high RPMs and little power AND sounded like timing gear rubbing against timing cover. What the hell? Well replace spark plugs because no spark...
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    Finally another run on the Ohio River!

    After getting this boat ( which I still Love)! I have replaces the Shift cable and installed new timing gears ( by hand no mechanic)..:) Boat is running great and ready for the water. It's dirty and needs some TLC, but I just can't resist the urge to make a splash and float in the water one...
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    Another timeing question! Help!

    Ok I had to replace the timing gears on my 87' 130L Merc. Had to remove the cam to press new gear on. Not as hard as I thought with the tear down..Tried really hard to put Cyl #1 at TDC. Ensured timing marks were aligned when I installed cam shaft..that took awhile. Well put it all together...
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    No spark and NO ROTOR TURN

    I have a 87' Starcraft Islander V221 with a 130. Today boat died out in river and towed back. While being towed saw that the Rotor with cap off was not turning while engine being cranked. Sounds like a broken timing chain. My question is 1. How hard is it to change while engine in boat. 2...
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