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    Battery Question

    My starting/deep cycle battery keeps making a bubbling sound. It's 100% charged, seems OK. Kind of weird, it has done this for over a month now (however it may have done it while in the boat too, but I would not have noticed).<br /><br />You see, I winterized about a month ago and took it out of...
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    Hydrofoil on 22 footer

    I recently installed a Stingray hydrofoil on my 22ft Larson (260HP - Alpha). <br /><br />The folks at Westmarine said this would work on any size boat. It actually did make a little difference on my boat (little quicker out of the hole and little bit faster planing). <br /><br />However, I...
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    350 RPM range

    I have a 350/Alpha on a 22 foot Larson.<br /><br />The motor runs about 3000-3400 at about 35MPH (on plane and timmed out).<br /><br />At full throttle this will run +4000RPM (not that I run full throttle much).<br /><br />Is this normal range for such a boat? I believe the prop is a 19...
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    larson boats?

    I've looked at more boats then women lately, and that's a lot! I've found a Larson 220 Hampton below NADA and looking very good. This has a trailer too, but it's needs a set of tires It's a 5.7/Alpha. Interior is great the deals 'says' it runs great and they will toss in a 90 day warranty...
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    Used Boat Check!

    I'm looking at a used boat, here are a few things I know to check, any other ideas? <br /><br />Note - I will do a sea trial, but I probably will not have a compression test or a mechanic check it out. Basically, I'm the one checking this boat over. This is a 90 Wellcraft, 5.7L. merc I/O...
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    hours on motor?

    Is 600 hours a lot on a 5.7l? The boat has been maintained well, the current owner says it's not burning any oil. This is a 1990 Wellcraft. I'm just curious when these 5.7L start to wear a little! Anybody rebuild these 5.7? If so, about (on avearge) how many hours did they have?<br /><br...
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    Rinker Boat Quality?

    I'm looking at a 1998 Rinker Festiva, 5.7/Alpha.<br /><br />Is this a good boat? Now I know it's not a Cobalt, but that's reflected in the price!<br /><br />Thanks!
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    mariah boats? good/bad?

    I'm looking at at 1993 Mariah Z240. What are you thoughts on Mariahs, good boat, bad boat?<br /><br />P.S.<br />I know Mariah folded lasted year, 2 different companies are making them now. Renken for the smaller boats and Challenger Off Shore for the larger. I don't this this will impact me...
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    mariah boats? good/bad?

    I'm looking at at 1993 Mariah Z240. What are you thoughts on Mariahs, good boat, bad boat?<br /><br />P.S.<br />I know Mariah folded lasted year, 2 different companies are making them now. Renken for the smaller boats and Challenger Off Shore for the larger. I don't this this will impact me...
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    No more OMC parts?

    I know OMC is out of business. Bombardiare purchased their assets. The newer OMC units (SX) were actually manufactured by Volvo-Penta (voint venture). So, parts for those units are OK. <br /><br />I think this is part of the whole story. Bombidaiare don't want to be in the outdrive...
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    Is OMC Dead?

    I know OMC is out of business. Bombardiare purchased their assets. The newer OMC units (SX) were actually manufactured by Volvo-Penta (voint venture). So, parts for those units are OK.<br /><br />However, I'm looking at a boat (1994 Four Winns) with an OMC King Cobra Cone Clutch. <br /><br...
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