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    Winterize new 380hp Gen 5 Volvo

    Hey guys, i am very familiar with the winterize process on a fresh water cooling of a Merc. I now have a 2018 Volvo 380 that has closed cooling and the easy drain system. Am i really understanding this correctly that i can either push the drain on the right side of the motor, or open the...
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    GT 245

    Finalizing a purchase/order of a 2018 GT 245 with the VP DP 380 and looking for outside thoughts/opinions?? Anything pro or con is very welcome!!! Background- not new to boats as this will be my 5th boat but first new boat. Very familiar with Merc outdrives and older VP but not DP...
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    exhaust tube vs bellow

    how many have switched from an exhaust bellow to a tube? what are your experiences? did a full bellows job a few weeks ago and the exhaust bellow came off the outdrive side while out on the water for the first time (couple weeks back). I ran the rest of the day with it disconnected on that...
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    throtle adjustment

    i figured i would ask her before i hunt it down on my own. since the bellows job and shift cable, it seems like i need to move the control for the throttle further before the rpms increase. the shift adjustments worked good (it engages into drive and reverse cleaner than before) but i need to...
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    Bellows kit

    Hey guys! its that time, bellows need replaced (along with a couple other things while i am there - trim sender/limit) couple of quick questions: ~ is this job doable myself? very handy around a car/house/damn near anything else ~ or should i have a marina do it? ~ This particular kit...
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    ne ohio berlin lake club - apbc

    Does anyone have information on the Aqua Power Boat Club on berlin lake/resivoir? Have drivin past this place thousands of times and curious of it. Very beautiful location and facilities.
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    marine grade oil

    after changing the fuel pump its prob a good idea to change out the oil. having a hard time finding marine oil in my area. Is it really needed? why?
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    so thats why that's happening!

    so this year has been an interesting year with my boat compared to last year. right out of the rip this year I have noticed several things that have been different since last year ~ lost approx 200-300 rpms ~ hole shot seems longer to plane ~ black grime on transom after use (progressively...
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    Berlin Lake/Reservoir, Lake Milton, West Branch

    lots of new members in the past few years. Anyone from NE Ohio who hits up these lakes? Always looking to see whos out there
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    Time for Plus...and maybe wires

    Hey guys, looking for some help. Its time to change the plugs on my 5.7lx. Currently it has the MR43t delco's in it and the manufacture book calls for that or Champion (which I wont do) or the NGK (sorry I forget the number) question is, which one do you prefer and why?
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    reduce weight

    Its amazing how much extra crap you end up keeping on the boat. I just reduced carry on weight by almost that of another rider! Items removed: - 1 of the two spare props (pulled ss left aluminum) - extra cooler - rarely used - single person tube - haven't touched since we got the 3 person tube...
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    1996 merc alpha 1 gen 2 trim pump

    What fluid is in there?
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    NE Ohio boaters!! Where are you going? I see you towing!!

    Where are you going? I have been going mainly to West Branch and Berlin Reservoir but with my new job hours my weekends have opened up and i would like to see some new water. Not a big fan of Erie and the river by me is nothing to write about. Where are you going?
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    hit the lake saturday for some fun in the sun!!

    Our weather in ohio has been nuts this year! got out on the lake the second weekend in march and finnaly back out for the second time this past saturday. Weather was perfect! Even though the water tempature varried from 58 to 61 throughout the lake (berlin reservior) still managed to ski for...
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    Ohio Berlin Reservior / Lake

    any one been out to berlin in the last few weeks? i was out there about three weeks ago and the water levels were still a bit low. wondering how they are now? I follow the lake information on the pittsburgh district website (shows temp, altitude and pool state) but nothing gives beter...
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    how much should i ask for this??

    i have a mercury mirage plus prop that i am thinking of putting on craigslist or ebay. now usually i can do some research and find a "going" price for something, but with this one i am a but confussed. the prop is SS 19 pitch. it has a satin finish from factory and the leading edges have been...
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    water fun is over let winter projects begin

    Well today was the day I had been dreading for a while?winterization day. Was dreading putting her away for the winter and waiting for next years fun. Changed oil and learned that my pump I use through the dipsitck was shot, thus making that job take almost 30 minutes. With a water pump was...
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    polished my props!

    Wanted to bring some life (appearance) back into my two ss props. One is a couple year old high five that I bought this year and the other is a rapture that is at least 8 years old and looks like may have been repaired (came with the boat) Both were in great shape (no dents or dings) but...
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    still trying out props

    I dropped off the 19 high five I tried out last weekend today. Trying out an 18 four blade this time. Hoping to maintain holeshot of the high five with out loosing as much top end.
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    turbo 2+2

    Looking to increase rpms Currently running 14.25 x 21 rapture SS 3 blade 5.7lx 1.37 ratio alpha I gen II full load wot 4300 4400 top speed with full load 55 56 (gps) with good conditions, With not so good conditions 4100 4300 and 52mph 54 still full load of people With just me wot 4700 4800...
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