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    6.2 MPI surging at idle

    Interesting I have the same issue on my SB engine. I have found that after warms up and I will shut it down it goes away.
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    What oil to Use

    Right now I can't find my manual. Not sure what I did or somebody did. Thanks for the help. Plan to do in the next day or two.
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    What oil to Use

    Northern thanks. Whisky bottle?! Nice use. I have several on the boat. I'll work on emptying them.
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    What oil to Use

    Thanks. That helps.
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    What oil to Use

    As you can see I have a 1996 400EC with 7.4l, 496 engines. I am going to change the oil myself. What oil should I use. I read about Mobil 1, 15W-50 Then I read some others. Now I am not sure. Thanks, Joe
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    Anyone throw caution to the wind and wax your non-slip?

    Polish and Woody's Wax. If not the boat looks half polished. WW will keep you from falling on your butt.
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    Anybody here get their hull soda blasted?

    I had mine done five years ago. The guy that did it goes by the name "Sandman". Not too expensive did a good job but only soda blasted not paint.
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    Engine warm up time??

    I agree wit Sous - can only add that I run my blowers first (I know nothing to do with Temps) and then everything you read below.
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    How much time to you spend at "cocktail speed" vs on plane?

    I am probably 90% cocktail. I like going slow listening to the music, talking, and having a drink.
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    JetBoat Repair place upper Chesapeake Bay

    I am looking for a repair and maintenance facility for my Sea Doo Jet Boat. I am on the Bush River, live in Harford County. If anyone has any ideas of some good shops that would be very helpful. Thanks, Joe.
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    Speed and RPM's 400EC

    Thanks everyone for the input. I should have added but I am also sure that most of you know my boat is fuel injected. My friend had a very nice 380 Sundancer mayb a 2008 or 2009 and he would run at 3400 or better just to stay close. So for me I was just wondering as this has been the best...
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    Speed and RPM's 400EC

    I have been tracking my trips and I keep coming up with the same numbers or very close. Last night 8 of us went for a cruise down the river, across the Chesapeake Bay to Fairlee Creek and after some food, conversation and drinks we came back. So: 8 adults 200 gals of fuel 3/4 water Dinghy...
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    bilge pump question

    Thanks for the info and the diagram I will check this tomorrow night. Everything was good until we removed the old pump and replaced it.
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    bilge pump question

    Thanks for asking this question. I had a bilge pump go bad so we replaced it. All the wires are hooked up correctly but if I turn the switch on at the helm to empty any water in the bilge it won't come on. If I lift the float it works. I am going to try turning off the battery master switch...
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    Official 400EC thread

    I have the Vitrofrigo as well. I have had it six yeas now and zero issues My new one isn't keeping the ice cream rock solid. Its OK but, was hoping for more cold in the freezer.. I checked for heat build up behind the unit and there's none so, that's not it? Also I took the time to swap the...
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    New member from Finland

    Welcome to CSR and good luck with the new boat.
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    Woody wax soap and wax

    Can't speak for the rest but the info is good b/c of your experience. I have the WW getting the rest today.
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    Woody wax soap and wax

    SBW1 - I use the WW as well. Not as often as you as I am not retired as of yet, next summer for sure. My questions are: The 16oz Fiberglass spray - is it a polish? Made by WW? Was you non skid already at a high level shine from waxing? From the 16oz Fiberglass spray? Thanks, Joe
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    Newbie from Philadelphia area!

    Glad to hear you remembered the important things (Bar/pool table). He was either at the Bush River Yacht Club or Otter Point Yacht club. They both have a bar and pool table. I am down the river from both after you go under the train bridge. Good area and good boating people.
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    Newbie from Philadelphia area!

    Bob, What marina on the Bush River? I am at the GNBA which is on APG as I am retired military.
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