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PartyBarge replied to the thread Tritoon Lifting strakes on a boat lift.Does the new pontoon have all 25" tubes? Although hard to get a good gauge, looks like the boards would only contact on the outside... -
PartyBarge replied to the thread WOT Yamaha F150 rpm's.Well...so far that sounds perfect to me, in any event wait until you have more time on the boat particularly with a moderate to heavy...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread West side of Burt Lake ,8/1/26.Hummm...Burt Lake rang a bell...then realized I went walleye fishing there in the mid-60's! Beautiful place, but a long trip from...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Water in Gas Tank.Yes, as you speculated, seals and o-rings do go bad or get lost. Over the years I've replaced multiple gas cap rings/seals that were...
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Thanks Jack. Yes they changed the fuel filter and fuel separator. And when it happened they were able to start to boat by using an...
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Are you assuming the trim position based on the gauge or actually watching the engine?
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Port Exhaust overheating on my 28QX with 8.2 l IO.Check for a splitter or diverter in either the closed or sea water system that is plugged or not operating. Also, the ports that dump...
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With it being intermittent, maybe a loose wire/ground, or a wire that has been damaged over time? Have you had a chance to try to trace...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Lithium Battery FYI.Yup, all good info, but don't be surprised if the "current" technology produces it's own "new" issues as use and mis-use ages. Y'All be...
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This source has great info on lithium batteries and fires in general. Worth noting, contrary to popular opinion, ALL lithium chemistries...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Ignition power 10A fuse under the dash.Yup, good catch! And those problems only get more interesting. On one our boats (don't remember which one), the corrosion was bad enough...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread 5 spins of the steering wheel.A steering knob, aka suicide knob, helps a lot in tight maneuvering.
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Lake Norman low lake levels!.We have had another 1.25 inches since my last post. Looks like you should have some of that too. Most of the chain of lakes in western...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Motor surge.Before you get too deep into fuel pump or over-heating/electrical connection/ignition issues, check the fuel/water separator. Water...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Lake Norman low lake levels!.Kahuna, hope you got some relief last night. At Lake Keowee, just a bit south and west of Norman, we have had plenty of rain since the...
