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    Broke 10-Disc CD Changer Over Weekend

    I guess I hit a wake way too hard because my 10-disc changer literally came apart from the face of the trim piece in my cuddy cabin. I am not very electrically-inclined, so I have NO CLUE how to even get the unit 'out' of the boat??!?!. It is a Sony system, so I have the following questions...
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    How to get marker off vinyl seats

    We accidentally left our life vest over-top of one of the vinyl seats last week, and uncovered the boat this weekend to find that some of the ink came off the vest and marked the seats. What can I use to remove this?? I tried Magic Eraser, and the mark didn't budge, so I'm getting worried...
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    What hours for engine re-build?

    I have a 496HO and people on the lake were telling me at least the top-end should get re-built at around 300 hours, and a full re-build at 500 hours. Mine has 322, but it runs great with no problems whatsoever--do I need to re-build at the end of this season? I don't see the need unless...
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    How tough and what tools for spark plugs in 496HO?

    Might try to tackle the spark plug change myself, so I wondered about the following: *how tough is it--not the access to the plugs, but are there any components of the engine that need to be removed during the process? *do I need any special wrench extensions/tools? I'm not overly...
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    496HO Engine

    Just got a boat with this engine in it, and wondered if there are any trouble-areas, or anything particular I need to keep an eye on? Its in the shop now, and the only thing found during the inspection/service was a rusted throttle cable, so it seems to be in great shape. What do I need to...
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    How to use Trim Tabs

    I've had a few boats, but never had one with Trim Tabs.....just got a Rinker 262SS and had it out this weekend, but I have NO clue how to use the trim tabs? Is it like the trim on the drive--where you start out 'down', and trim 'up' as you gain speed? The boat seemed to hit a wall around...
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    1998 Chevy Blazer Pulling a 262 CaptivaSS

    We just bought a Captiva SS 262, and planned on pulling it with a 1998 Chevy Blazer (beater car). We are ONLY pulling it around 2-3 miles from our campground to the dock. The boat is heavier than I thought (googled 4600 pounds + trailer), and the Blazer is rated to haul #4000-#5000 pounds...
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