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    should we sue? dog bite to face of two yr old

    So my wife has recently been doing a babysitter share with another couple we met. The wife will come to our house while we go out and my wife goes there when they go out. We've done this probably three times and our daughter has been around their dog at least four times. On Saturday night my...
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    question about laying floor near basement drain

    We bought our house about 6 months ago and the basement had just been recently renovated and finished. They walled off the area and put a door on it. The room has a rough in for a toilet and sink. It also shares the furnace, water heater and sump. To give an idea if your standing at the door...
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    fixing squeak in stairs in house

    I have a house built in 1992 and the stairs going up to the bedroom squeak like crazy. I read the best way to fix is from the back side but I'd have to tear out a finished wall/ceiling on the backside to do that. Anyone know if it's reasonable to just pull up the carpet and put in a few screws...
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    is it the starter? 199 Lexus Rx300

    So my wife has a 1999 lexus rx300 Suv, the first year of them and mostly Toyota parts. For the last 6 months we've been putting off an issue we can't continue to ignore. Sometimes when she goes out to leave for work she'll try and start the car and it will just click when she turns the key...
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    Sold my boat, need help on an upgrade - primary wakeboarding.

    I just sold my 21' 1996 Marada open bow w/ 5.0 V8. I mainly used it for wakeboarding and tubing. Was time to go and sold it. I'm likely going to wait until Spring to purchase another one but want to start my research now and could use some help. I'm looking for around 2001 to 2007 range...
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    any issue selling a boat with a leak if I disclose?

    I have a 1996 Marada 21' open bow with 5.0 V8. I really like the boat and the wake but I recently bought an HOA house and the boat is just a touch too long to fit in the garage and am having to pay for storage now, as well have a second baby on the way so I'm debating on selling it now while in...
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    frustrating lawn mower issue

    so I bought a Sears Craftsmen lawnmower last year, don't remember model name, but figured it was a nice quality brand. Spent about $350 on it. Has the power front wheels on it and about 6.75 lbs of torque advertised on the engine. Worked great last season but would bog down a little too easy...
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    Finding a leak, have started basic trouble shooting

    I have a 96 Marada 21' open bow I/O with 5.0 V8. I recently got a leak that I can't find the source of but know its taking on more water than I'm comfortable with. I have the boat on a trailer now and yesterday I tried putting the plug in, have the front of the boat raised, and used a hose to...
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    is my boat in the proper rpm to speed range?

    I have a 1996 Marada 21' open bow I/O with 5.0 V8, think around 220 hp - not fuel injected. Think I have a 19 pitch prop. I wasn't fully floored but plenty of power going and my speedo said right around 25 mph and 3400 rpm's. I do like the wake the boat is giving me for wakeboarding and I...
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    thought I'd share my boat canvas cover water proofing story

    Bought a 1996 21' open Bow marada i/o last year. Has a snap on cover for the bow and then a cover that goes along the windshield all the way back to the engine covers. Every time it rains it gets soaking wet inside because the water proofing had long worn out. Went and bought 2 cans of scotch...
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    Broke the cotter type pin on my trailer landing gear crank, need help finding part

    after a lousy day on the water the other day I was putting my boat back on the side of the house. I lowered the wheel stand and started cranking it up to get it off my hitch. As I was turning it suddenly started to spin fast and obviously broke. I took the cover off and there is a little...
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    Having trouble starting engine

    So I spent the last week and a half getting it ready for the season and did the last of what needed to be done. I was having some trouble getting it started initially and my mechanic buddy helped me get it started. We think it was the main engine circuit breaker but I'm not completely sure...
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    Any problem raising the seat about 8"? - 21' open bow I/O

    I have a 96 Marada 21' open bow. Pretty standard setup with the seating in the back area, driver, passenger and a bench across the back. The driver seat is just barely above the floor and when we trim it up it gets a little hard to see and end up having to sit on a leg or sit up against the...
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    will this prop fit my boat?

    I have a 96 Marada 21' open bow with a 5.0 V8. The prop on it states 48-16544-19. I'm looking for a spare and found a guy who is willing to do a trade for some stuff I have. He isn't sure if it'll fit my boat but his says: 48-30394-13. Not sure why he doesn't have more info, maybe he got it...
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    Will a prop from a Maxim 88 fit a Mercruiser 5.0 I/O?

    I've been looking around for a cheap spare prop for emergencies and found one for sale. Guy said he can't find any typing on it to confirm size or pitch but picture looks pretty close to what I need. Said it was from a Maxim 88. I have a 1996 Marada i/o with 5.0 V8 and am currently running a 19...
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    problem getting boat ready for season

    I have a 96 marada 21' open bow with a 5.0 v8. trying to get it ready for the season. pulled it out and put a trickle charger on it. tried to start it and I hear a click but won't try and start. I also tried to jump start it with no luck. and conveniently non of the necessities are working...
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    Suggestions on home made wakeboard rack

    I have a 1996 Marada 2100 Open bow 21' I/O with a 5.0 engine. I do not have a tower for wakeboarding and was thinking of making my own wakeboard rack that hangs off the side like I've seen some others. I have a leftover drum kit clamp that is pretty heavy duty that can connect one 1" bar to...
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    Prop questions - 1996 Marada 2100

    Got my first boat at the end of last season. Used it about 8 times, mostly for wakeboarding and tubing. Power seems ok but want to get some advise to make sure its proper and want to know what to look for if I buy a spare prop. Boat is a 21' 1996 Marada 2100 MVB open bow with a Mercruiser 5.0...
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    upgrading truck Bose stereo in my truck, think I can reuse it in the boat?

    Getting rid of everything on my 2009 Silverado LTZ with Bose sound system. Sound system in my Marada isn't that great. Think I could get away with re-using the Bose in the boat?
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    Are there any deck boats with V drive?

    Been looking at deck boats. Gotta say I love the features. But I also wouldn't mind to try wakesurfing which I know is a big no no with an I/O. I haven't seen any regular V drive ski boats with the features of a deck boat. Anyone know of a brand that combines the two? I'm sure it would start...
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