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    Do I need em???

    I see many posts on here about smart tabs. I have a Four Winns Horzion 190 w/ 5.0gl and do most all my boating in a freshwater lake pulling tubers and skiers. We do some crusing from time to time and the boat wants to ride very high outta the water at lower speeds like 10-15 mph. I always...
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    Gettin away from Carlisle Tires???

    I had two blowouts last weekend with Carlisle tires. The sidewalls blew out on both. So I am looking for new tires, but all I seem to find is the garbage Carlisle brand. Anyone have info on a better tire and where to get em at?
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    Greasing the fittings

    I have been seeing folks talking about greasing the gimbal bearing and the u-joints. I would really like to do mine, but not sure how to get to it. I have a manual on the way, but I would like to do it before the BIG Memorial Day weekend. :D <br /><br />2001 Four Winns Horizon 190 w/5.0GL...
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    Overheated first time out....Help.......

    It's a 2001 FW Horizon 190 w/ Volvo/Penta 5.0 GL with SX stern drive.<br /><br />Bought it 2 weeks ago and put it in the water today and after about 10 mins with the engine running it overheated. And I mean all the way over to Hot! I pulled up the drive and nothing was blocking the water...
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    What would you recommend?

    What is a really good ss prop? I am considering a Michigan Wheel Apollo or Balistic seris prop. Are these quality props? If not, what would you suggest me buying. Looking to stay under $500.00.<br /><br />I got a 2001 four Winns Horizon 190 w/ Volvo/Penta 5.0GL. It currently has a 14 1/4" x 21...
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    Recommend a prop?

    What is a really good ss prop? I am considering a Michigan Wheel Apollo or Balistic seris prop. Are these quality props? If not, what would you suggest me buying. Looking to stay under $500.00.
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    New to boating question

    I bought a 2001 Four Winns Horizon 190 w/ Volvo/Penta 5.0L SX sterndrive.<br />Are these good engines? Has about 85hrs on it now. Any maintenance I need to do with this many hours? Anything I should know that would be important about this engine?
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    Wanting to buy a stainless prop.

    I wanting to buy the Michigan Wheel Inc. Apollo seris stainless prop for my 2001 Four Winns Horizon 190 w/ Volvo/Penta 5.0L. I think stock is 19p, but I will be towing knee-boards and 4 person intertubes. So do I stay with 19p or what would you suggest? I hit about 44ish...now and want to go...
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    2001 Horizon 190

    Hello all. I new to the site and to boating. I just purchased my firts boat. 01 Horizon 190 with Volvo/Penta 5.0 SX. Does anone know any issues with this boat? I did research before I bought it and Four Winns is one of the top boat makers, is this correct? Also, you guys got any new boaters...
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