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Old 01-31-2011 | 04:08 PM
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Nice photos.. That new camera does a great job.
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The 7D is not for the 'novice', it's big, heavy, expensive and has a billion settings, but when set and used properly, it is amazing. Every time I use it, I learn something to make the shots look better.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 12:44 PM
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Appsyscon, How is the reliability of the 300XS's (gearcases) on your boat?

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Old 02-01-2011 | 01:02 PM
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Appsyscon, How is the reliability of the 300XS's (gearcases) on your boat?

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DK,

During the first 2 years, I went through 6 lower units, at regular 15-20 hours intervals. After fighting with everyone involved, I decided that I needed to get involved and figure out what was wrong. After I found and fixed the installation and setup problems, they have been perfect. I have not had any lower unit problems in the last 1 3/4 years.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 01:08 PM
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Was the shift seal the problem and installed vent kit to cure problem ? Just noticed cracked case
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Old 02-01-2011 | 01:11 PM
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Was the shift seal the problem and installed vent kit to cure problem ? Just noticed cracked case
No, I never had any water in the geat lube. The cracks were above the gear area.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 01:28 PM
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what caused it to crack ?
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Old 02-01-2011 | 03:51 PM
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DK,

During the first 2 years, I went through 6 lower units, at regular 15-20 hours intervals. After fighting with everyone involved, I decided that I needed to get involved and figure out what was wrong. After I found and fixed the installation and setup problems, they have been perfect. I have not had any lower unit problems in the last 1 3/4 years.
WOW, glad you gut it figured out. This is my only concern with this setup.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 04:29 PM
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30' Skater Inboard with 700HP Sterlings, XR bravo drives. 135+ mph....
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Old 02-01-2011 | 07:24 PM
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30' Skater Inboard with 620HP Sterlings, XR bravo drives. 135 mph....... Mercury 700's in this boat would be sweet.
Thought they were 700 sterlings in that boat Blume?
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Old 02-01-2011 | 07:25 PM
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30' Skater Inboard with 620HP Sterlings, XR bravo drives. 135 mph....... Mercury 700's in this boat would be sweet.
Thought they were 700 sterlings Blume?
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