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    My Sandy Story

    My heart sunk last night when you and I spoke. Its funny that these stupid pieces of fiberglass turn into quasi family members... and, unless your a boater, you just dont "get it"... Your kids grow up on them, you make friends on them, you make memories with them...hell, you even talk to...
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    2008 185 Sport Floated During Hurricane Sandy

    Just a quick update. I re-winterized the engine & drive. Glad I did since there definately was raw water that made its way into the powertrain when i drained it. Keep in mind, my boat was attached to its trailer, so it was sitting about 600 lbs lower in the water... Thanks for the good...
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    Boat Floated Off Stands in Hurricane -Long

    Thanks Frank, yeah, i feel i was lucky to be sure... I totally forgot about the engine alignment. Great thought!!! I wish i could get up there immediately, but if you've been reading the news, there is a huge fuel shortage in north jersey/southern ny. I cant risk getting up there (80 miles...
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    Boat Floated Off Stands in Hurricane -Long

    Sadly, this is my second post on hurricane related problems with my boats :( My 1990 350/370DA, 7.4L inboards, v-drives...floated off its stands during the storm. I am told from the dockmaster, who risked life and limb to save many of our boats, that my boat was floating around the marina...
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    2008 185 Sport Floated During Hurricane Sandy

    Exactly my feelings!! I dont like taking chances with the boats anyway, so why tempt fate. Ok, so i will definately drain it again, pull the hoses and insure additional A/F gets in there. Much appreciated.... As always!!!!
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    2008 185 Sport Floated During Hurricane Sandy

    I had previously winterized my 2008 185 Sport w/ 4.3L and alpha 1. l luckily had the bottom plug in, shrink wrapped etc...During the hurricane, the boats in my marina (including mine) floated up from the high water/storm surge. Would I need to re-winterize any part of the engine or outdrive...
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    Acid Washing Bottom

    I just used something new (to me) Thetford Hull Cleaner. $11 at West. Worked great at getting all the brown stains off the hull. I didnt need to mix anything into a bucket (like on/off) either since it was spray on. I'd use it again... and I will since I only used about 1/3 of the spray bottle!
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    2012 185 Sport GPS/Fish Finder Suggestions

    I love my Garmin 441s, but I dont use the sounder portion. The GPS part is easy to use and really accurate. The built in charts have been dead on. You can get it with 2 flavors. Coastal or Inland Lakes. As for the mounting, I have a 2008 and i think its similar to your 2011. The position I put...
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    New 185 Owner. Few ?s

    JMO, but has anyone ever seen the anemic Attwood OE pump on our boats? Thats EXACTLY why I installed a second pump and thru hull. :) I'd betcha they hardly pump 200 gph at the outlet. Forget the rating stamped on the pump btw. Thats not the actual #.
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    Lake Champlain run

    another vote for wesport. its been a few years, but there was a nice town in walking distance and a decent restaurant on prem. Valcore Island is great for anchoring as was said. Burton Island is great but has nothing to do but relax. Had a small general store too.
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    Prop Pockets vs Open Props

    Like Frank and some others have said, pockets are great going forward and are good for shallow draft. They limit the wheel size and these boats have tiny 3 blade props as standard equipment. Something like 16 or 17" diameter. Reversing is fair. but at times, will need some throttle to get...
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    1990 31 ec

    Nice boat, big for a 31. This year probably has a few issues including what you mentioned prior with leaky fittings and gaskets. Nothing you cant fix with a little hard work. Hatches likely will need to be resealed, as would the side windows. Bet your headliner is stained too... Genny should...
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    moving to albany ny

    You didnt mention what type of boating you want to do, whether you are a dock rat or like to get off to some soft of land when you get claustrophobic. :) If you are looking for something in Kingston, Saugerties or Catskil area l, I could probably steer you in the right direction. I have...
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    2011 185 sport......

    I "think" he was looking for a filler cushion, which is different from the forward seat cushion... it makes the entire bow area a large flat area.
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    Valve Cover Removal on 454/7.4L

    Hey Ron, Had that EXACT thing happen to me 3 years ago. That sensor just dropped dead without warning on Port Engine. I replaced both. Expensive little buggers too... Glad to see you're back up/running!
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