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    Outboard Bogging Down - 2008 4 Stroke - 40 HP

    So we inherited a 2008 Boston Whaler - 13' and it is a dinghy of sorts for us it has a 40 hp - 4 - stroke EFI on it - always been in freshwater. ... I decided to post in the motor section... When I got it changed the fuel filter and oil and have run Mercury Quickleen through it. Motor always...
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    Deflating Dinghy in the Winter

    So my boat stays in a covered slip all winter and I have left the dinghy on the back of the boat inflated with the cover on it most winters. I recently bought an inflatable stand-up paddle board and it says to deflate it after use. Which it is higher pressure at 12 to 14 psi versus the dinghy...
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    Boat Marina Sues Boat Owners

    This happened in an area about 5 miles from where we keep our boat. Looks like some owners did not have insurance. Looks to be a long legal fight...
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    Transom Shower (Change from Plastic to Stainless)

    I have not been in a new Sea Ray boat dealership in years. My dealer closed a decade ago. That being said, I don't care for white plastic. Recently changed my windlass switch covers to stainless. Curious if anyone has tried switching their transom shower and who makes the stainless transom...
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    Cost to Reupholster 320 Couch (Flat Part Only)

    The couch on my 320 couch basically the vinyl split down the seam. I have the boat being bottom painted. So I had the marina get a bid on the cost to reupholster it, which was $650 with new vinyl to match. It is pretty big, probably at least 7 plus feet long and 5 feet wide plus it is curved. I...
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    Broken Belt - Question

    My port motor, the belt started slipping after we were anchored out when I went to start up. I went down below and tightened the belt and made sure nothing was stuck. All seemed to be fine. Started idling out of our anchorage spot and all was fine. Went to get up on plane and heard clicking then...
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    Limit On Editing Post

    Looks like a member edited all of their post to "Bye" which is fine. Their prerogative, but it could make a useful thread no longer useful. Any consideration to putting a cap on when a post can be edited?
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    Sold My Parents 290 Amberjack

    My parents got out of boating today. This was their 14th boat. Happy it is sold. Took just over a year, it seems like the boat market heated up recently. So happy I don't have to take any more calls, my sympathy to boat brokers.
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    Selling a Boat - Best Process on the Paperwork/Money

    It looks like my parents 290 Amberjack may be sold, pending the survey on Tuesday. How would you recommend handling the paperwork and money? The boat is free and clear, there is no loan. It is a documented boat with the USCG. Thanks, Scott
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    Drove My Friends 450 Express Bridge All Day Saturday

    My friend just bought a 2001 - 450 Express with twin Cummins 450's - what a fun boat. He has/had a Cruisers 3675. The smoothness of the diesels was surprising for me and the boat planes out really nicely. We went 40 miles, we ran about 1200 RPMs for awhile and then I ran it back about 15 miles...
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    350 Mag Belt Slipping - 320 Sundancer V Drive

    History: The first season I had my boat I went for a cruise to a neighboring marina and bought fuel. Went to start the boat and the belt started squealing. The marina sent a mechanic down and tightened it for me. Great service. The water pump is the mercruiser bronze pump and the impeller has...
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    SeaDek

    I came across this blog on Seadek and was surprise to read that it was melting and their suggestions was to cover up stainless items to stop the reflection. Is this typical?: http://swingsetonthehook.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-party-circuit.html
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    Advice Wanted

    I have been helping my parents sell their 2002 - 290 Amberjack. It has been a frustrating experience. I have paid for an ad here, but posting a link to the boattrader ad. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2002-Sea-Ray-290-Amberjack-617179 So most people interested in this boat are on a coast...
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    Apple Developer Conference - iPad - GPS

    Looks like if you scroll down to 12:05 - apple is focusing on the marine market specifically GPS...
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    Quiktrip Gas 13% Ethanol

    So I dropped my BMW in for service, it was running rough. The dealership tested the gas and said it was 13% ethanol. They did replace the spark plugs. I guess I need to find a new gas station. QT is right next to my work, so it is convenient. I always run premium fuel. FYI, for the boaters who...
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    Meridian Hit Chevron -

    This is a Meridian that hit a Chevron on a tough and challenging part of the Mississippi River: http://fox2now.com/2014/05/14/boat-in-distress-on-the-mississippi-river/ The marina that does most of my work posted pictures of it as well...
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    Northstar GPS Quit Receiving Engine Data

    So dewinterized engines yesterday, turned on the GPS and I am not getting any data from the engines to the GPS. The Northstar GPS units of this era display Smartcraft data. It worked fine when I winterized. GPS seems to be communicating fine. Could the gateway die over the winter? Mine is the...
  18. skolbe

    Specific Duckbill valve question

    My duckbill valves need to be replaced. If you look at the schematic for part number 10, does anyone know if the collar just slides out, it seems like it is in there tight and I don't want to break anything. Just making sure I don't have to take the top cover off that has 20 screws in it. If it...
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    Where to find a used trailer - 290 Amberjack

    I have someone interested in my parents boat a 2002 - 290 Amberjack. They are trying to find a used trailer to buy. Any suggestions where to look? They are on the west coast. We are in St. Louis. Anything in between would be ideal.
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    Engine Failure - Mercedes - Dealer Oil Change versus local shop

    My wife has a 2011 Mercedes GLK - At 40,000 miles I mentioned to my wife that it was making a funny noise. It was due for service anyway - my wife didn't mention it to the service writer. Ends up the person working on the car caught it, he saw it in one other Mercedes. Apparently there was a...
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