www.iFourWinns.com

fired up the boat for the first time since i bought it. Engine runs smooth, just need to get out on the water to check the carb they always have good response with no load.the out drive shifts fine.everything works except the trim tab gauge and the depth gauge. still need to pull out drive for bellows, u joints and bearing.

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

That's good news! I did the bellows on mine last year and they weren't bad to replace on my VP drive.

I am getting the itch. Went to Alum and it is still completely covered in ice

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

i was thinking about making a trip up to alum for a test run after i finish . they usualy dont get the docks in untill first of may at deer creek

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

It should be good to go by tax time. They usually put the docks in April 1st. This year, may be a little later since its solid ice out there still. A couple of 60* plus days and that should put a dent in things though...

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

If you need a trim sending unit Sierra makes an aftermarket one for about $130 or so, mine has actually lasted longer that the OE ones (no longer available). The bellows design of the Cobra is basically the same as the Volvo SX (Volvo used the whole OMC transom design in the joint venture drives). The driveshaft bellows is actually the exact same part between the 2 drives.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

havent looked at the sending unit yet been sitting for a while could just need some tlc. Im going to pick up the drive parts and try to get to it this weekend .weather is crazy here one day 66 next 24

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

hutch do you dock or trailer at alum ? my wifes cousin docks up there. took him couple of years to get
thru the lottery for a dock .

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

I just trailer. The boat storage place is right around the corner from there anyway. I have heard it takes a loooong time to get a dock space. I dont know when they do the drawings, but I am good with our setup right now.

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

took him about 3 years to get a dock

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

Days like yesterday make me want to get out there so bad! Damn lake needs to thaw out.

Did you get camper canvas with your Vista?

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

I know.I had to re winterize yesterday after starting it up last weekend
yes I have all the pieces. put it on couple of weeks ago to see if still fits

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra

Can't wait to hear mine running again. Weather here is the same today 60 tomorrow 25.
On the Cobra if the trim gauge on the dash does not work 99% of the time its the sending unit on the drive. A pain to change unless you know the tricks.
R+R...from this list of articles....PS this is a good place to get OEM Cobra parts as well...

http://www.crowleymarine.com/support/tech_articles.html

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Thanks. a lot of info on their website
after firing it up It made the urge to get on the water worse

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1989 245 vista
5.7 cobra