Forum: General Interest
06-22-2022, 04:04 PM
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Forum: General Interest
06-22-2022, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 2
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Still around.
I'm still around. Just busy as heck. Just helped a guy remove, rebuild and install the A4 in his boat. I gave him every part he needed. Just sent crank bearings, pistons and rods to a machine...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-05-2021, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 42,552
Windshield washer fluid for the head.
I was down to the boat yesterday to check things and ran into a member that has the contract to clean the yacht club. He was winterizing a pump he uses and told me that we should winterize our...
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Forum: General Interest
10-23-2021, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 567
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-18-2021, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,503
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-18-2021, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 42,552
Boat hauled, time to winterize.
This morning, myself and two friends hauled 3 boats and parked them for the winter. It was the best season I'd had in 4 years and I logged either close or over 1700 nautical miles. Most of that day...
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Forum: General Interest
10-09-2021, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 579
Wow, incredible. Thanks for the post Bill.
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Wow, incredible. Thanks for the post Bill.
Boat sales and resale market is hot here on the East Coast of Canada as well. Everyone that put a boat for sale at our club got close to asking price...
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Forum: Electrical
09-29-2021, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Neil would be able to give you a definitive...
Neil would be able to give you a definitive answer on that. I have a 100 amp on my engine and its been there 13 or 14 years. Never had a problem and it throws a charge back into my batteries in a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2021, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 737
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2021, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 737
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 737
Hi Dave.
I had to time the boat about a...
Hi Dave.
I had to time the boat about a month ago for him. She was in rough shape and so off that she had lots of blow-by in the cabin. She ran much smoother after that.
Hi Al,
as for over...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-26-2021, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 737
Broken Crank Shaft.
A friend broke the crank in his engine I think. It will turn a bit then locks up. Click the starter and it will move a little bit again with the crank handle..not a full revolution and I don't see...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-22-2021, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 884
I'd focus on the pump if not having starting...
I'd focus on the pump if not having starting issues or water on plugs. That inner seal can fail after prolonged use. Dave mentioned pressure testing the block...do that after the pump, meaning, the...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-09-2021, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 988
Art.
A few things you can check.
1. Check...
Art.
A few things you can check.
1. Check oil for water on dipstick...this might alert you to a head gasket leak.
2. The raw water pump: If you seem to be getting the same amount of water...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-09-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Hi,
So if I understand correctly, this engine...
Hi,
So if I understand correctly, this engine is out of the boat and you just want to change out the reversing gear. If that is the case I did it about a year ago. I had a spare engine with the...
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Forum: Introductions
09-08-2021, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
A look at the pictures shows that someone has...
A look at the pictures shows that someone has been at the engine. Although it looks a bit messy I'd be willing to bet that the person that had it knew what every little thing there was for, where...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-03-2021, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,922
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-30-2021, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,179
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Forum: Safety
08-26-2021, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
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Forum: Safety
08-25-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Phone APP - On course
There is a phone app out there called " OnCourse-boating and sailing". It is parented by " Marine Traffic" , perhaps the best ship tracking in the world.
The app is free and once you are signed...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2021, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,922
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Forum: Fuel System
08-22-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Fuel System
08-19-2021, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-16-2021, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Ok, first check all connections around the...
Ok, first check all connections around the batteries and ensure all wires connections are clean and terminals are tight. Terminal posts also should be clean. If you have multimeter check voltage...
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Forum: General Interest
08-14-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,471
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I have a few young fellas around that I...
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I have a few young fellas around that I help with engines. I do have a couple of rules though. If they don't listen to me and are party to their own demise they are on their own...a few learned...
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