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    seasick replied to the thread Flat bunk board wood species?.
    No issues on my trailer from PT lumber. You could use non pressure treated framing lumber but it may not last very long. Lots of...
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    seasick replied to the thread 2014 307 Freedom Steering Issue..
    First step is to check the fluid level at the helm. If low, top off but regardless you will have to bleed the system (correctly!)...
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    seasick replied to the thread Flat bunk board wood species?.
    Here on the east coast, pressure treated lumber (pine) is the norm
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    seasick replied to the thread Steam in the exhaust: Problem?.
    May be nothing to worry about. As mentioned, it usually will stop as engine warms up. When you start your car on a cool day and see...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    In thinking about my solution, I think that I may not need to make any holes or install bulkhead mounted fittings. If I just connect the...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    The hose would not be super thin. The normal stub hose of the flush port is 5/16 in or 3/8 inch. It is a soft pliable rubber hose. not...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    A plugged telltale will not affect water flow for flushing. It's purpose is purely to give you a visual indication that the pump is...
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    seasick replied to the thread Raising ski pylon.
    I believe that if the shaft is not pressed down, the catch won't release. You might want to place something softish like a piece of wood...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Yes it should be obvious
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Not installed on my 200s, flush using the typical cowl mounter, pain in the neck to get to' fitting. There are options though. The...
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    seasick replied to the thread engine flush 209.
    Its not so much water pressure as it is volume. Long hoses, small diameter hose, or using retractable 'squishy' hoses may not present...
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    seasick replied to the thread Late May Nor'easter.
    It must have been some storm for the hull to ride over a floating dock. I am sorry you had so much damage but at least the boat didn't...
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    On a side note, I looked up brass anti siphon valves and in the description for a Moeller , it said that for motors under 200 hp...
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    seasick replied to the thread Late May Nor'easter.
    Glad it worked out. I assume your slip is fixed and not floating. Your biggest weakness was your lines. In particular the bow line port...
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    seasick replied to the thread Gas Mileage.
    total for all engines, 1,2,3 .....