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    Vibration at idol... what's "normal"?

    Hi All, Have a New 07 Glastron MX175, 3.0 Volvo SX , 25 hrs on it ... How much vibration is normal for my motor??? Have a pretty high freq. vibration at idol, at operating temp. Nothing in gear, turning triming, just seems like it's more vibration than "normal". It's done this from day one...
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    thinking about 07 MX175 w/volvo... regrets??

    Hi guy's, I'm finally narrowed my choices to; Glastron mx175 or Bayliner 175, both entry level (all I can afford). I'm leaning to the glastron, but I'm a little conserned in getting service for the Volvo, not many shops nearby. Any thoughts would be great! Thanks, Gary
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    Most reliable motor/drive, Merc or Volvo???

    Ok, got it narrowed down! Can't afford a new OB set up so I'm down to: 17'or18' 07 Bayliner w/ merc 17' 07 Glastron w/ Volvo Both entry boats, what I'm looking for is whats most reliable and cost effective down the road from a repair cost and trouble free use. (i'm going to have this boat...
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    More?'s is a 90 fast enough (new glastron)

    Hey, All I'm really getting lots of info from these forums... Thanks! Getting my head around a NEW boat. Needs to be entry level. I'm still likeing the idea of an OB... Anyone with experience w/ a 90 2stroke on the Glastron 170? Use the boat to tube, fish and pull my kids on a wake board...
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    Time for NEW boat

    Ok I've posted a few time lately... my 88 4winns is dead :-( We need to move on, I'm glad I learn on a 3k boat (like plug in, then launch!) We enjoy boating as a family, so another boat is necessary! Knowing my limited time, patients, and $; I think I would like to get into a NEW boat, and just...
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    99 Johnson115...good/bad what to look for

    looking to get out of I/O and into O/B. In general what to look for in a good motor? Any inherant problems with Johnson , Erude ? Guidence would be really helpful! Thanks lot's ( got lots of help already from you guys!) Gary
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    What do you about a... '93Sunbird 170

    Hello, Thinking about getting into the OutBoard world... Anyone know anything about a 93 Sunbird 170 w/ 90hp Evrd??? Any thoughts Good or bad Thanks, Gary
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    IO v OB my I/O is Dead... opinons Please

    I'd love to get some guidance fron you OB guys, I think alot of what ail's my boat are I/O stuff... Hx: My 1st pwr boat, 88 4winns OMC 3.0 17' IO trailered in NH. The boat is in great cosmetic shape. I've owned it 4 yrs, been well maintained by me and best guess the prior owner. BUT, lots of...
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    Done w/ IO... opinions needed

    Hello all, not sure if this is the right forum, but I thought I'd start here... Hx: My 1st pwr boat, 88 4winns OMC 3.0 17' IO trailered in NH. The boat is in great cosmetic shape. I've owned it 4 yrs, been well maintained by me and best guess the prior owner. BUT, lots of what I think are...
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    Who uses the least wood in new boats?

    Hi all, are there moderately priced sm. 17-18' runabouts that use little or no wood in the deck and stringer systems?<br />Mess'in with the idea of a new boat to keep a long time, New so I know where the maintainance started. But don't have lots to spend.<br />Thanks for thoughts.<br />gary
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    Water in drive,press. test good??confused!

    hi all, 88 OMC 3.0, after a week on the lake noticed what i thought was water in out drive oil.(choc. milk), also, when I pulled the dip stick, a little gyser of oil shot out (obviously more fluid then when I started) Drained it, refilled (cheap WM oil) Took it for a quick run, and it looked...
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    Discouraged boater... need advise...

    Here's the story... 2nd season of power boating, and I love it, even the family likes it (tough to do w/ 2 teenage daughters)! Mid last season bought a 88 4Winns 160 OMC 3L , nice shape, mantained by the same inland marina I bought it from got it for what seems like a good deal $3K. I have also...
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    Prop ? Front to Back play??

    1st time replacing my prop, ('88 OMC 3L) There is a little front to back movment on the prop, as there was with the old prop. Is this OK? <br />Thanks lots; Gary
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    Lake Winnipesaukee, NH... beaches for boats??

    Lake Winnipesaukee, NH... beaches for boats?? Hi, planning a week on the lake this summer, I'm new to this, any ideas for beaches, sand bar, etc, that allow boats to moore or beach, for swiming or a stop for lunch?<br />Thanks lot's Gary
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    OMC 3.0 fuel filter ??

    Any tricks to changing out a fuel filter on a OMC GM 3.0 ? I don't want to spill gas everywhere... and I don't see a fuel shut off before the filter. Any ideas would be great!<br />Thanks, Gary
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    Best lakes to boat in NH???

    Hi all, I'm new to this, I'd love to get some ideas on the best lakes to Rec. boat on with the family. Things to consider; luanches& parking, easy to nav., safe to tube, etc. and all a round nice places?<br />Thanks, Gary
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    Foamy drive oil???

    Just go my 88 4Winn 3L OMC going today on the muffs, everything went fine... check the drive oil level, and it looked foamy / whiteish, when I check the level before starting it was clear little low , filled it up and started it. I new to this stuff is this normal??? Thanks lots for your help, Gary
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    OMC 3.0 Spring recomissioning ???

    OMC 3.0 Spring recomissioning ??? Looking for some words of wisdom on recomissioning my boat after a long winter. <br />This is my 1 st spring with my boat. It got put to bed last fall with w/ a full winterizing... oil"s" changed, fogged, drained.<br />Now to get her goin? My 1st ? is the drain...
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    Water in the hull?? Dry bilge...

    I know this ? has been addressed many times, but I still don't get it! The more research on this on these forums(which are GREAT!) It's got me thinking this may be the cause of change in performance. I've posted before W/ RPM/WOT ?'s (thanks to all who responded!) But the motor ( '88 OMC 3.0)...
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    OMC trim ???'s

    I'd like to install a Trim gage on my '88 3L OMC 4Winns, The sending unit is factory installed & wired. So, my question is... can you tell if the sender is funtional, and how to find the end point of the sending wire in the dash wire harness, and of course any other word of wisdon on this...
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