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    Volvo 8.1 Gi Abruptly Shuts Down

    2007 Volvo 8.1 Gi (sn 4012210765) Here are the facts of our problem: - Engine has performed fine for 7 running hours this season prior to yesterday. Gas in tank is from last season but I always use Lucas Oil ethanol and stabilization treatment. - Drove 10 minutes yesterday and anchored for 2.5...
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    Volvo 8.1 backfire and loss of power

    Our boat has a 2007 Volvo 8.1 Gi DP (engine serial number 4012210765). Today we took it out for the first time of the season and unfortunately had a problem. After warming up for a few minutes in neautral at idle speed we went out and got up on plane as normal. After cruising for one minute...
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    Anti-fuel theft device

    Does anyone know if there is an online site that sells something that can be interted into a fuel fill hose that will allow the gas to pass through, but would prevent a syphon hose form making it to the tank? I checked with Iboats, and they don't sell such a product. Thanks.
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    Faulty Fuel Gauge

    Subject boat is a 2007 Cobalt 252 with a 8.1L Volvo Duo prop. Everything seems fine after winter storage except the fuel gauge is stuck on empty. When the engine is turned on, the gauge will jump from below Empty to the "E" position. At first I thought someone had stolen fuel, but that is not...
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    Draining Merc 4.3 - Winterization Question

    I have agreed to help a friend winterize his 1994 Mercrusiser 4.3 LX Alpha one engine (Raw water cooled - Serial #OF 280882). Since draining the engine properly is of critical importance, I would appreciate if some of you could review the plan below and let me know if I am missing something or...
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    Winterizing Question - Fogging Process

    Item #13 from Don's sticky post on winterization recommends spraying fogging oil into the carb to help protect the inside of the engine. What should be done for fuel injected motors that don't have a carbuetor?
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    Yukon XL 2500

    I might be able to get a good deal on a GMC Yukon XL 2500 (the 3/4 ton heavy-duty version). It has a 6.0L engine with heavy duty towing package. With a 3.73 rear axle ratio it is only rated to tow 7,600 pounds. With my 5,500 pound boat, I would probably be close to maxing out the towing...
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    Winter Storage

    Although we have at least a couple more months of good boating weather, I have been thinking about where to keep our boat this winter. We have a 2007 Cobalt 252, which is a fairly expensive boat (at least for me). We keep it on an uncovered lift at Lake Monroe in Southern Indiana. We have a...
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    Wide Slalom Ski

    At age 44 I have been skiing on the same O'Brien slalom ski since I was 16. Now that I am a bit more "experienced" I was wondering if it made sense to change to one of the newer wide slalom skis so that it would be less strenuos on my back and other body parts to use. In searching some of the...
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    Trailer Level

    Hey guys. Quick question: After getting advice on this forum that I shouldn't risk a trip to Tennessee through the mountains pulling our boat with a van, a good friend loaned me his GMC Yukon. We leave in the morining. I am all hooked up and ready to go, but noticed that the bottom of the...
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    Stainless vs. Aluminum - Follow-on Question

    I have two props for my Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One sterndrive. One is a 19p 3-blade aluminum (non-cupped) that is a good all around prop that is better for whole shot than is my 19P Turbo 3-blade SS prop (cupped). The SS Turbo is better for cruising, so I was planning to use it on a trip that we...
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    Vent Holes

    My boat is an 18.5 foot Cobalt with a 205 hp 4.3L Mercruiser I/O. The dry weight is about 2,850 pounds. I currently use a 5-blade Ron Hill prop that is better for water sports than my 3-blade. RPMs at WOT for the 5-blade are around 4,700, which is near the top of the 4,400-4,800 range for my...
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    Towing Questions - Spring Break Trip

    I have a 99 Chrysler Town & Country with the 3.8L engine with tow package that is rated for towing 3500 pounds. My boat weighs 2800 pounds (dry weight) not including the 1997 Eagle Spirit trailer (new tires in 2005). I am planning a 900 mile round trip over spring break that is much farther...
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