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    Bitting my nails deciding to take on this project

    Before I went on deployment I traded for a 1998 Bayliner 2050LS and replaced the floor/stringers on the aft half. I ran out of time before deployment so I finished her a little to quickly and she ended up looking good not great like I would have liked but its functional and performs great. Now...
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    Trailer Education: Updating trailer for saftey

    I traded my car for a boat last year then got informed i was being deployed so my boat restore was a hasty one and i never looked over the trailer besides a good connection on the ball hitch and tires roller freely. I replaced the tires on new rims and trailered the boat 4.5hrs to the lake...
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    5.& carb to EFI: what are the benefits

    Hello everyone, i tried a search but i really didnt find the answer i was hoping for. Would swapping from a carb intake to an EFI intake be worth the power/fuel savings/reliability from carb. I know there is a reason why cars went from carb to fuel injection but when i plan on rebuilding the...
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    Bayliner Capri 2050 LS (late 90s) help

    Hello everyone. Im restoring a 1998 bayliner capri 2050 and i started this last fall.. I look apart the clam shell style hatch that serves as a seat and back rest for the rear passengers. I forget how the pieces fit back together now. I took the piece apart and since then i have been mobilized...
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    Another Alarm question

    I did a search didnt find what i'm seeing and hearing. When i turn the key to the "on" position the buzz (alarm) is a constant buzz. Fuel gauge doesnt move, trim gauge pins to the down position (starts in the up positon) (doesnt work when i move it up or down). I have noticed many things not...
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    Question on foam

    Some of my foam seems to be wet. ONLY the surface. I cut 1/8" off the top and its dry but only the top of wet. Will it dry and then do i have to worry about it causing trouble or should i cut off the wet areas. What should i do about wet foam. I'm learing as i go so i ask questions. The posts...
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    Mercruiser block stamp #880

    What does tell me. I'm insearch of a serial # to confirm the engine being a 305ci or a 350ci but all i can see is the stamp #880 Is this enough to tell me if its a 350 or a 305?
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    Newbi looking for sources: Floor repair

    i keep searching and find vast amount of info on how to repair. I wanted to ask for a source to get info on the proper way to replace floor and carpet. Have a pontoon and waverunner but bought my first open bow boat and have a weak floor towards the stern. Winter is coming up and i want to rip...
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