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    Changed BIII pump impeller... now have no water pressure/flow

    Guys, this is driving me nuts. I changed both impellers on my BIII raw water pumps (this is my second time doing it w/ no issues last time) and now im not getting any water out the drive housing/props (well sorta). So when i first fired them up after a little while water started flowing out the...
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    BIII Water Pump Removal Modification

    Guys, was curious if anyone out there modified the water pump or the bolt that holds the water pump on to make it easier to remove. I have BIII 5.0's in my 280DA and the access to the water pumps is very right. This is my second time doing the impeller change and i can't remember what I did...
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    Stereo AMP Help

    Guys, I was hoping to get some advice on a proper amp to purchase to correctly drive my JL M-Series 7.7 speakers. I currently have a 4-channel Rockford Fostgate amp already in there for my previous stock speakers. I upgraded the 4 stock speakers and added another pair to the radar arch. So...
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    Riser/Manifold Inspection

    Hello!! I searched high and low and found bits and pieces to my questions so I am very sorry if this is repetitive. I have a 2005 280 DA w/ twin 5.0L Merc. I'd like to inspect the elbows and manifolds for corrosion and use the opportunity while the manifolds are off to replace the plugs...
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    Block Island Advice

    Guys, before I take this trek I'd like to get some advice here first. Any help is much appreciated. A buddy of mine is going to Payne's Dock tomorrow morning. He goes there every year for the 4th. He asked me to go, however I can't leave until Friday morning. So.... 1. What is everyone's...
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    No power to stereo amp

    Hey Guys... thanks in advance for any advice! Yesterday was the first time I tested the radio since i put her away for the winter. Everything worked fine. I only have music coming out of the cabin so my first thoughts were a blown AMP(since i know the speakers on the deck work off the amp)...
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    Canvas Snaps... Learned something new

    Well, I learned something new last night about my canvas snaps and throught I'd share with everyone. I'm sure most of you know this already and probably saying to yourself "Duh, what a dumb a$$" :grin: I've always been frustrated w/ my canvas because the damn snaps never lined up. Last night...
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    SB Engine Won't Start... Ignition Switch?

    Guys, 2 weeks ago I dropped my boat in the water at a public park and drove it home. Ran like a champ. Yesterday i loaded up the family, went to start the engines and my SB engine won't start. It is acting as if the battery is dead. I don't even here a click, however i do hear the fuel pump...
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    Bone Head Mistake - SB Engine wont start

    Happy Easter everyone! As embarrassing as this is to admit, i forgot to check the orientation of the terminals on my battery and put my SB engine battery in backwards. Now the damn thing wont start :smt013 I do NOT have any voltage at the 50 AMP breaker on the engine. I checked all the...
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    Anode questions

    Guys... I have a couple questions related to my anodes. (BIII drives) 1. The anode on one of my trim cylinders is shifted in a position where i can't get my socket wrench in to remove 1 of the bolts. Has any one else had a problem like this? I can get one of those flexible extensions... just...
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    Thermostat housing

    Guys... I feel stupid... i took a pic of my thermostat housing to show everyone. I removed the housing/hoses to winterize my boat. I was expecting a typical thermostat in there.... but don't see one. It kinda looks like one w/ the spring and all but have no idea how you would remove that if you...
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    Video - Too much side to side play?

    Guys... I just took my boat out of the water today :smt089 and had a question for you all. While scrapping the billion barnacles off my out drive i noticed my port OD has more play in it than the starboard. Ive read a million posts on CSR about play in the out drive and how bad that can be. I...
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    Bud Light Lime - Can Confessions

    Guys... this is hilarious. :lol: At least my immature a$$ thinks so! http://creativity-online.com/work/bud-light-lime-can-confessions/17218
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    Coast Guard fires on boat in Potomac

    You guys seeing this? It's on Fox News right now!
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    GPS plus hard to put in and out

    I assume, over the years, the metal contacts on the plugs get corroded. It is getting rather hard pushing the NEMA plug into my GPS. Recently i have been getting wild depth readings as well (thinking bad contacts?!?!) Anyways - what do you guys use inside the plug to keep those contacts nice...
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    Guys, I'm stuck in a Marina and need your help

    OK i have 2 freaking kids screaming... and a boat all packed up. Murphay's law... port engine won't start. Can i get some advice? Here is what is going on. When i hit the ignition button, half way, on my starboard engine i hear a faint hiss. I believe fuel pump?!?! Anyways... i don't hear...
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    Greenport, NY Aug 24th -> 28th

    Guys... we will be in Greenport all next week. I would love to meet some people here on the board. We are coming from Lindenhurst so looking at around a 4 hour trip. Not to bad. We will be staying at Mitchell Park Marina, slip C10. Claudio's is right next door and the town is a stones throw...
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    Can you tell me what this is?

    I've been wondering what this is?!?! Sorry for the crappy shots, it was with my cell phone at night. :smt001 Thanks everyone! From a distance
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    Sunset Cruise - Great Night

    I took the family out for a sunset cruise last night. The boat ran GREAT (after replacing IAC and oil pressure sensor). I even got to enjoy a beer with my son for his first time :lol: I work in NYC... commute 2 hours each way to work... coming home on a weekday and going out on the water to...
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    pic test

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