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    Possible prop slip/hub slip issue? Uncertain how to diagnose

    Hi there, I have a 1986 Chris Craft 210 Scorpion, with a 350 Mercruiser. Late last fall I made the mistake of thinking the lake had "enough" water, and chewed up my prop (which was a 15" x 19p 3-blade aluminum). At the time, the WOT top speed was approximately 45 MPH at 5000 RPM I purchased...
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    Anyone heard of "NEWTEC INDUSTRIES" alarm?

    Hi there, I recently bought an '86 Chris Craft, and in the dash (looks like an aftermarket installation) is a little black box labeled "NewTEC Industries". It has an on/off switch and a little red light. When I turn it on, it beeps rapidly, then "resets" and is quiet. I haven't had time to...
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    How I inexpensively replaced my rotten deck (floor)

    Hi everyone, This spring I bought a 1986 Bayliner Capri 2150 (21 foot) Cuddy Cabin. While I'm not new to working on projects (I own a 1971 Plymouth Satellite and a 1987 Yamaha FZ750), it was my first boat. The boat had sat at a marina for 12 years when I stumbled across it, and while I knew...
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    Correct Plug Wires and Coil for Volvo Penta AQ125B?

    Hello everyone, I just bought my first boat last week (1986 Bayliner Capri 205 Cuddy, with a Volvo Penta AQ125B engine and 270 outdrive). I've worked on old cars and motorcycles before (I'd like to think I am fairly competent in the field of automotive mechanics), but am new to the boating...
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