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    Upholstery guy apparently thinks I'm blind.

    This years to do list was getting the boats seats redone. I did all the wood work and sealed it, then took all the wood and all the old cushions still intact with the foam to the upholstery shop (30 years in the biz). Guy says easy peasy and compliments me on the woodworking. Two months later I...
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    That sinking feeling......

    Here we are, a group of friends in 2 boats (both mid 80's Wellcraft Nova's), enjoying a bright sunny day on the Niagara River. My buddy took his group for a fast run down river, my group and I sat drifting for a little while up river. Then it happened all at once, coming out of the the Little...
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    Updating Rocker Switches

    Trying to update my dash panel on a 1986 Wellcraft 23 Nova XL. I have got myself into a state of confusion over the past few days searching for rocker switches with the abundant supply and configurations out there. ex. double pole single throw/single pole single throw......etc, Below are the...
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    Trim Tab rebuikd kits?

    On my '86 Wellcraft 23xl I have the Bennett Trim Tabs (V 351 ?). I only really use them to help with weight distribution. On the trailer when I tested them they would leak at the hose connections at the pump assembly and fully retract within a few hours, the fittings are tight. While doing my...
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    Cap corner firberglass repair

    I took a nasty wake while fueling up at the end of last year. :facepalm: So hard, it ripped of my rub rail and took the corner fiberglass with it. I will be replacing all the run rail from the aluminum to a flexible vinyl with an insert. My questions are: 1. Can I use this kit and if so, will...
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    Hatch Replacement

    Finally getting to the cosmetics and starting with the hatch, ran into a problem with new hatch, the hinges are at least a 1/4" longer than the old one and the flange won't seat flat due to the raised portion of the top decking. Is it an option that I could rout out a portion of the top deck for...
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    Wasn't me.....but....

    Nonetheless......stupid!!:facepalm: Man, 27, charged with drunken boating By Maki Becker An Orchard Park boater was in the Chautauqua County Jail this morning after he tried to ram his vessel into a sheriff's marine patrol boat on Chautauqua Lake Thursday night, sheriff's officials said. At...
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    Shredded upper gears on alpha1 gen1

    1986 Wellcraft Nova23 5.7/260hp with alpha1 gen1 drive 1.5:1. Last wakeboard run on Saturday heard a loud clunking noise.....only when in gear.....limped back to the dock thinking a possible u-joint. Removed the drive and checked the u-joints....other than it was time to grease them....they...
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    The Hoverwing

    so far we have seen......the Terra Wind.....the Bus Ampihibie.....the Shark/Dolphin Submersible......the quadski.......and what not....... Are you ready for the Hoverwing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRThDxlqMVg
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    ugh!! Service Manual!

    Apparently I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer and my google skills are declining.....:p Looking for a OEM service manual and trying to cross reference with my engine and drive s/n's has me a bit confused.....:rolleyes: Engine: MCM350 s/n 0A589395 Drive: Alpha1 Gen1 s/n 0A578126 Would I...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1

    2 months ago......replaced all bellows/impeller/gimbal bearing/gaskets/shift cable/pressure tested(the works)...checked alignment(all good) Last Saturday....took the boat out('86 Wellcraft 23Nova XL/5.7L)....before doing so I checked the outdrive oil......was maybe 1/16" below.....thought all...
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    My first test splash....

    New to owning a boat, but have been around them for a few years.....Picked up a '86 Wellcraft 23 Nova XL, 260 hp mercrusier/Tbolt iv ign.(rebuilt w/apprx 100 hrs,alpha 1 gen 1(all new bellows/shift cable/gimble bearing/engine aligned/pressure tested by a certified merc mech. friend). Took the...
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