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02-15-2017, 11:50 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Ohhh! I forgot about the fuel pump. Okay, I feel...

Ohhh! I forgot about the fuel pump. Okay, I feel a lot better now!

Replaced port engine, transom, both transom assemblies, and a bunch assorted other stuff.

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02-15-2017, 07:05 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

I was actually surprised it shut down. I thought...

I was actually surprised it shut down. I thought the system was just alarms, but before I could even process what the alarm was and react, the engine shut down. Seems to be running fine now!

That...

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02-14-2017, 07:11 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Had a new one recently. I installed remote...

Had a new one recently.

I installed remote oil filters on both engines. When installing one of the hoses on the adaptor under the starboard engine, i apparently didn't get the hose clamp up high...

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08-25-2015, 07:52 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

But you remember when gas was 29 cents a gallon?...

But you remember when gas was 29 cents a gallon? :-)

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08-25-2015, 03:45 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Wow, sea doo's to Catalina! That must be quite a...

Wow, sea doo's to Catalina! That must be quite a ride! I've only been there once, and by ferry. Wanted to take my boat there, but now live in Florida.

Jet ski lessons... Hmm, how about the...

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08-06-2015, 01:02 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Another one I've sorta mentioned, but not...

Another one I've sorta mentioned, but not formulated into a lesson, if the boat won't crank, or cranks slow, before you check battery or cables, check oil looking for an increase in the oil level....

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08-05-2015, 02:34 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Ouch! That last one is a great lesson shrew! We...

Ouch! That last one is a great lesson shrew! We lost 2 engines at the same time on a houseboat that way (none of my family was on it at the time).

To expand on that failure, for the benefit of...

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08-04-2015, 03:32 PM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

Lol, I figure I am going to know everything there...

Lol, I figure I am going to know everything there is to know about boats one day... Probably drop dead the next day....

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08-04-2015, 03:21 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

I just accidentally deleted a very interesting...

I just accidentally deleted a very interesting discussion on valve springs.. Come on Mike, tell so.e lessons!!!

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08-04-2015, 03:00 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

- Mercruiser 350. The year isn't relevant, but it...

- Mercruiser 350. The year isn't relevant, but it was my 1987. Was making milkshake much through the breathers. No water in the oil, no leaks, couldn't figure it out. My 70 year old grease monkey...

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08-04-2015, 02:42 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

1999 3000 scr, twin Merc 5.0L. Could barely hold...

1999 3000 scr, twin Merc 5.0L. Could barely hold it on a plane, even at full throttle. I knew I had bottom growth. My dumb ass decided that I could push through it and scrape it off with speed. Blown...

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08-04-2015, 02:20 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

- Ex brother-in-law was mounting a fire...

- Ex brother-in-law was mounting a fire extinguisher in my boat. He went ahead and screwed it to the side of the cockpit area with nice stainless screws. Climbs out of the boat and realized that the...

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08-04-2015, 01:55 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

- 1987 merc 350. Running nicely at full throttle,...

- 1987 merc 350. Running nicely at full throttle, 5000 rpm, 52 mph, grin ear to ear. Engine suddenly stops. Cranks fine, no spark. Finally lift engine cover and discover distributor cap split in two....

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08-04-2015, 01:37 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

- 1972 Merc mentioned before. All of a sudden,...

- 1972 Merc mentioned before. All of a sudden, would idle no problem, but would only run for a few moments above idle. Chased everything I could think of. Turns out, there was a pin hole leak in the...

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08-04-2015, 01:20 AM

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My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

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Posted By Kevlar7r

My boat failure resume: Lessons I've learned

My family has had boats since I could walk. I've owned 3 boats and 3 jet skis. That doesn't count family boats growing up.

Through all of that, you'd think I would have learned it all. That's...

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