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  1. seadude

    Hard (re)starting list-side engine (ballasted AR240, wake surfing)

    Doubtful the issue is backpressure - the 1.8l can be hard to start when hot. Running the blowers seems to help to cool the engine compartment...
  2. seadude

    not another Trim Tabs thread

    Boat rides best without them! But, they will be useful to level the boat when passengers don't cooperate and I am curious to know if they really do cure the steering pull issue these boats have when running in windy conditions.
  3. seadude

    Auto Bilge

    Gotta be in auto mode in connext. (highlighted in blue?)
  4. seadude

    Please tell me this is not real

    Coating the bilge (and pump) with dirty oil isn't a good idea and borderline illegal since you'll be draining oily water for a while afterwards. I guess removing the plugs made all of those 15 second cranks easier on the starter? Hard to believe he was told to do it this way by his dealer!
  5. seadude

    Close Call Over The Weekend, How do you remind yourself?

    What's the 3rd hole?
  6. seadude

    How not to boat at the sand bar

    What boats?
  7. seadude

    CO risk on swim platform

    While undesirable for a number of reasons, catalytic converters solve this issue and really are a good idea for watersport boats!
  8. seadude

    Household Electrical Safety WARNING

    GFCI didn't trip because voltage wasn't leaking to that circuit's ground. Check that cord's insulation again and I bet you find a worn spot!
  9. seadude

    For the boat owners with Young kids, help me out

    Sorry but newborns don't belong in boats! I'd wait a couple of years...
  10. seadude

    Any theories on what caused this?

    Looks like the articulated keel was forced to articulate the wrong way!
  11. seadude

    2018 yamaha 242 limited s e series release?

    You've got a 2017 242LSe and you're "in the market" for a 2018? Yamaha's been busy the past few years, I wouldn't expect much more than new colors.
  12. seadude

    Surprising water leak...

    The most common leaks on these boats are the drain plug and the jet pump access port plugs (while underway). All have o-rings that need to be clean, lubed and seated properly or they will leak! A dribble out of the flush port isn't unusual but doesn't amount to much and should drain out the...
  13. seadude

    Tower worth it?

    Unless you have a bridge clearance or storage height issue, definitely opt for the tower.
  14. seadude

    You might be a moron if

    AFAIK towing in the channel is illegal period!
  15. seadude

    Cleaning bimini canvas

    Looks like it time for the charcoal gray top all these boats should have!
  16. seadude

    I think you guys will enjoy this

    Pretty painful to watch with all those random edits - but proof that even our wafer thin hulls can withstand more abuse then the people on board!
  17. seadude

    Took on water and was sinking

    Scary situation - did the boat get completely swamped? The 19's are the only boats required to have positive flotation, did that come into play? I've had my various jetboats in the ocean on plenty of days where I knew if I dropped the bow I'd likely be swamped in just a few waves, and I guess...
  18. seadude

    battery wiring

    2016 Limited S E-series Front battery: Rear battery:
  19. seadude

    New Sea Ray SLX 400

    That must have been the show special price, I bet the MSRP with options easily exceeds $500k. Most 50 footers these days approach $1M!
  20. seadude

    Fuel stabilizer

    A good argument can be made that any of these cleaners and stabilizers are nothing more than modern snake oil and you will be fine without using any of them - while others will swear by them. IMO if your engines see some WOT - there's your free cleaning job, and if you use good fuel, keep it...
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