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    Counter-rotating engines.

    i already know its going to be expencive, its already been more trouble than its worth and with gas prices going through the roof its just not worth it.
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    Counter-rotating engines.

    bob it looked like milk, and it wont shift very easily into reverse. my dad has been reading up and it and is planning on taking the l/u off and checking the gears in there as well as pressure/vacuum testing them.
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    Counter-rotating engines.

    were keeping an eye on the lower units they have been changed once before my dad is going to tear into them in a few days he retired and needs something to do!
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    Counter-rotating engines.

    i guess they are different personalitys, the stbd gives a little trouble. I think i will have to replace both lower units before to much longer though water keeps leaking in them turning the gear oil milky. thanks
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    Counter-rotating engines.

    I have twins on my boat, pretty sure the stbd one is the c/r. I have to go look again. My question is...has anyone ever herd that the c/r engine always gives the most trouble? My dad has been doing lots of long neglicted matainance on them and has noticed that the port engine (which always runs...
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    Yes

    looks great! wanna come make my wires look all pretty?!?!
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    FYI - Dont Forget To Check the Life Vests

    in an emergency the knife would come out...but i know what you mean i keep my pfds in the cabin.
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    Need someone in Norfolk

    if its who i think it is they are in willoughby next to the thirsty camel and harrisons fishing peir
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    Afraid of running out of oil

    i dont trust the gages my tanks are in a good spot for visual inspection, i check them often throught the day. i have 3 extra gallons of oil on board, but have never needed to top them off.
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    How far offshore would you take a Chase 263?

    Bermuda :lol:
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    Anti-fouling on engine mounts

    trilux 33 will work. DO NOT USE COPPER BASED PAINT!!!
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    Afraid of running out of oil

    a gallon of oil in 20 minutes??? i think somethings is wrong i dont use that much in a day
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    wwwwhhhhaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

    WTF?
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    bracket on my 25 sailfish

    lets hope jimmy isnt lurking about :lol: serch for posts by jimmys marine service he is a boat repair guy and has given all of us a lot of help on this particular subject
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    1988 trophy pro restoration

    we seem to be 2 of a kind I bought an 88 trophy pro in '06 and have done most of the things you are getting ready to do. shoot me an e mail and i will send you pictuers and tips. Lutefisk185@hotmail.com Kenny
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    1964 Grady White Hatteras

    I got the original bill of sale with my used boat as well its amazing how the price has gone up!!
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    Another way to look at the weather!

    We all know that NOAA's weather forecast is usually wrong. Well the mate on my tugboat is a surfing fend and he told me about two of the websites he uses to look at wave hight direction and what the swell is doing. I though I would share them with you guys. http://www.wetsand.com...
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    STRIPING

    ya i dont think im going to put the new stripes i bought on it does look better with just the gw name.
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    How many of you name your boats?

    there are a few songs titles that may work. i dont know ill probally end up selling it soon anyway... :cry:
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    How many of you name your boats?

    I cant decide what to name my boat...im thinking about Interceptor or Tuna Helper. :(