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    2013 Yamaha 250 SHO fuel issue

    I think it is a fuel cooling issue. The fuel cooler was blocked with sand from the previous owner and I unclogged that but I didn’t check the down stream lines very well. Should air pass freely through them?
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    2013 Yamaha 250 SHO fuel issue

    Motor will run fine until it gets heated up. Once hot if I idle for more then a few minutes it’ll die on me and not restart till I re prime the system. If I can get it to WOT after re priming (sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries) it will run fine until I go back to lower RPM’s. so far I have changed...
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    2014 Bennington 24 SCWX

    Hey all, Looking at a used 2014 Bennington 24SCWX with a 150 Yamaha on it 84 hours. First off anyone with a similar boat have any comments? Dealer wants 42,900 for it. Comes with a trailer. I know the market is real tough on buyers right now but is this in the ballpark? How much would you offer...
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    Starting research for my first tritoon

    Looking at getting a tri toon in early 2021. Been reading some articles and looked a few at a show earlier this year. So far I really like the sun catcher elite boats. Specifically with the stern lounger set up. was told by several people to avoid the regency boats and mercury motors if I can...
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    Oil pressure on 1999 4.3GL

    Wondering what oil pressure you guys see when running your 1999 era 4.3GL's?
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL Oil leak

    I have a 1999 Glastron 185 with the 4.3 GL in it. The engine was replaced 2 years ago, this is our first season with the boat. Everything runs fantastically except there is a pretty good oil leak coming from the rear port side of the engine towards the bottom. My first guesses would be wither...
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    Looking for seat straps

    Looking around trying to find new vinyl seat snap straps (no idea what they are really called). Basically the strap that holds the seat to the boat via a snap. Hopefully you guys know what im talking about. On a few of my seats the snap portion had ripped out and the previous owner has just been...
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    How to tell exactly what motor

    I have a 1999 Glastron GX185 with the 4.3 Volvo. I know its the GL model but was wondering how to tell exactly which GL model it is? When i look for parts online there are several different GL models listed.
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    Just got a boat

    1999 Glastron GS185 4.3L Volvo (not the one with the bad motor if you've been following my posts). Now i just cant wait till summer.
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    Boat covers

    Looking for advice now for a good boat cover. Seems like all kinds of different brands out there. Looking for a good one as the boat will have to spend some time outside.
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    Rebuilding 4.3 GL

    Looking at rebuilding a 4.3GL (cracked block) rest of the motor only has 58 hours on it so I suspect most external parts should be in good shape. Looks like a block can be obtained for around 2,100 was wondering what other costs I could plan on such as gaskets etc.
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    Looking for first pair of skis

    Just about to purchase my first boat and starting to look at accessories now. Will be looking for a pair of skis and a tube or 2. Would my best bet be looking for a pair of used skis to start out with? I've skied a few times before but the majority of us will be complete newbies. We also have a...
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    2002 Glastron SX185

    2002 glastron 18ft fish and ski Strongly considering this boat. Looked at it yesterday and it's about as clean as it looks. Boat has 58 hours on it. Was owned by an elderly couple who would just fish and cruise on it. List is 8700 seems like a fair price. Trailer is in good shape. May need...
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    Some question about floors

    Well finally got out and looked at a few boats on the market in my area. Have a few pictures i have questions about. This first picture is of a boat that is otherwise spotless but has this one ding on it. Would this be a big problem? Its fairly deep (fiberglass exposed) but above the waterline...
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    Any of these jump out at you

    Hey everyone want to say thanks for answering all my questions so far on my previous thread. I feel like i have a much better base of knowledge to work off of now as i start my search for my first ski boat. Below are a few boats that i have pulled off my local craigslist to take a look at soon...
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    Looking for first boat

    Hey everyone I'm new to the forums. Looking at possibly getting my first boat this coming season. Honestly not really sure where to start. I've browsed my local craigslist just for kicks but want to start my research and figured this would be a good place. I'm looking for a ski boat. Right now...
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