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    Need help with old velvet drive transmission

    I recently picked up a 1959 Century Resorter with a Dearborn Interceptor V-8 with the velvet drive. Had it out for the 1st time this summer and ran into a problem with the transmission. After about a 15 min ride, I tied it off at the dock. A little while later I put it in neutral and turned...
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    Tuning a prop

    I was on another forum (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone) and they were discussing having their prop tuned. Apparently they believe that the props performance can be enhanced, even brand new ones from the factory. The cost was in the neighborhood of $500!!!!!<br /><br />This is the first that I have...
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    Which pitch 4 blade should I get?

    Ok, got the boat out today and did some quick WOT runs. I currenly have a 14 1/2 x 19 aluminum prop. Top speed on speedo was 56mph, at 5200rpms. the recommended WOT range for my volvo 5.0L GXI is 4600-5000 rpm. Thus, I'm running about 200 rpms too high. <br /><br />I would like to go to a 4...
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    Piranha props: interesting but need more info

    Came across these Piranha composite props ...interesting concept. Anyone ever use them or know much about them? How do they compare to aluminum props in performance and reliability?<br /><br />Oh, and while I'm at it...anyone know where I can get one of those floating prop wrenchs for volvo?
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    Info on Lake Havasu

    Ok, all you lower west coast boaters...since I now have a boat that's big enough to enjoy the lake, I need advice on going to lake Havasu. Looking to go in the fall/winter. <br /><br />1) Where's the best place to stay? (cheap but clean)<br />2) Where do you launch from? I'd like to stay away...
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    generator on a boat

    Anyone know of a reason why I couldn't run a 1000w yamaha generator on my boat? We will be entering the Parade of Lights in Ventura Harbor and need the power for decorations. <br /><br />Thanks
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    Bow Walk-thru door/curtain

    I would like to add a bow walk-thru door or curtain. The dealer said that he does not like the snap on curtain because it does not work well. Said he saw a door on Overtons that you can install.<br /><br />Anyone know where I can find something like this? I can't find anything on Overtons. <br...
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    New to forum and my new boat

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum and wanted to say hello. <br /> <br /><br /><br /> Here is some more pics of my new boat It is a 21'6" open bow, weighing 3400# with the 5.0L GXI.<br /><br />I have about 5 yrs experience with inland lakes boating but nothing off shore.<br /><br />Question...
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    Boat Loans-the good, the bad & the ugly

    OK, lets hear who you have/had a loan with AND any info. on who to stay away from. Thanks
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    Rinker Captiva 212 v. Monterey 214FS

    OK, I have my sights set on the Monterey 214FS after looking at them with the Admiral. However, we saw a Rinker 212 parked at Walmart today. The Admiral really gives it s good look over (outside of it of course) So we get home and she wants to look at their website...Guess what, she likes it...
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    Outdrive comparisons

    OK, I'm not trying to start a "which is better, merc or Volvo" discussion. <br /><br />What I'm really after is what are the main differnces, positive and neg, between the two? (ie: easier to maintain, service, less costly to service, etc.)<br /><br />I know about the quieter shifting of the...
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    Hello all...NEED HELP

    I'm new to this forum but not to boating in general. Could use some advice in buying our 2nd boat.<br /><br />A local dealer has the boat I'm interested in at a decent price (Monterey 214 FS w/5.0L GXI and tandom axle trailer) Here is a link to the identical boat: Monterey 214 FS <br /><br...
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