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    Sirius "Invalid Ch"

    My 06 Four Winns has a Clarion CMD4 head unit with a Sirius Sir-CL1 satellite receiver. I enabled the radio using the number printed on the back of the receiver but when I tried it, the head unit would show updating then always ends up showing "Invalid Ch" even when I try the presets...
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    Bunk trailer guide-ons mandatory?

    My recent boat purchase came with my first bunk trailer. It has permanent guide ons welded to the frame. They are in my way while trying to buff out dull gelcoat and will be when cleaning the hull at the end of the season. I was thinking about cutting them off. Being the boat stays in a slip for...
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    4.3 GXI won't run

    I bought an 06 four winns with a 4.3 GXI knowing it had engine control system troubles. It will not fire at idle but I can get it to fire with 50% throttle. Once it fires I can only keep is sorta running by goosing the throttle continuously (almost like a carb that would only run on the accel...
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    Gelcoat oxidation damage??

    I'm bringing a badly neglected Four Winns back from the dead. The gelcoat was very chalky but it really comes around after hitting it with a wool pad and compound. What I am facing though is the dark blue gelcoat that is on front of the bow (close to horizontal surfaces) the gel has white...
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    VP 4.3L Gxi

    I'm going to look at a boat with a VP 4.3L Gxi, single prop out drive (SX? I'm new to VP). It's a 2006. Is there anything in particular on this model I/O that I should be looking at when considering purchase other than the basic odd noises, contaminated oil etc.?? Any typical problem areas that...
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    Heavy oxidation removal- Complete kit recommendation?

    I'm in the process of acquiring a cosmetically neglected Four Winns that looks as if it never saw a coat of wax. The gelcoat is extremely chalky so its going to need a good cut. I plan to remove the decals and trim and go to town. I have a couple odds and ends and a rotary polisher that sounds...
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    Replace lounge seat with a "counter"

    I own a 96 18' Rinker bowrider. It has the traditional old school layout with the back to back lounge seats on both sides, a seat on either side of the doghouse and of course the bow. USCG capacity 8 persons, 95% of the time there is only 4. A year ago we got a Black Lab who is now 95lbs and...
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    Carpet install using DAP Weldwood contact cement

    I am replacing all the carpet in my boat and already have the carpet and 2 gallons of weldwood contact cement. For those who used the weldwood, how did you apply it? I know contact cement is designed to apply to both surfaces and joined after it tacks but there is no room for error once...
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    Need ideas to attach bowrider seatbacks

    So the wood structure for the bowrider seat backs on my 96 Rinker are rotted to heck. The port much worse than the starboard due to a leaky mooring cover. I plan to rebuild using the starboard side as a template. The problem is, these clearly were attached before the top half was installed on...
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    Rinker Captiva 180 redecking - newbie questions

    I have a 96 Rinker bowrider that needs the deck replaced. Although I'm pretty experienced with car restoration, boats are new to me. I want to replace the deck but don't want to go overboard considering I plan to only own it a couple more years. The boat has some other issues so it's not...
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    Aluminum fuel tank replacement?

    I'm redecking my 1996 Rinker 180 I/O. It has an aluminum tank glassed in under the deck. It has been trouble free since I bought it a couple of years back. I did have to replace the sender but did not notice anything odd inside. But this redeck is a big job and I am wondering for piece of mind...
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    Duplicate moorring covers??

    The covers on my 96 Rinker 180 are wearing thin and I think they will tear in less than a season. I'd like to find somebody who can use my old covers as a pattern to make new ones over the winter. I have a cockpit cover that snaps to the top of the windshield and a bow cover too. I came across...
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    simple Alpha one gen 2 drive install question

    I did a gimbal bearing and bellows recently on a 96 Alpha One gen 2. First time wrenching on something without 4 wheels. Installing the drive with a new paper gasket and round rubber seal in the bellhousing. I got the drive installed, shift shaft and lever aligned but there was a small gap...
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    Alpha one Gen 2 drive service

    New here and on my second season with my 1996 18.5 Rinker Capri with a 3.0LX and Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. I winterized the boat and noticed nothing amiss but figured I'd remove the drive and plan to change the impeller at least. The drive was a real bear to get off and when I finally did I found a...
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