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    Walkarounds Headroom

    I've been looking around for walkarounds in the 23-25' range and most of them have very small, too low cabins for a 6'3" guy like myself. I heard Polars and Seaswirls have one of the largest cabins for boats this size with ample headroom. Any others out there I should check out? Thanks, Andy
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    Now I See It, Now I Don't...HELP!!!

    My Merc 4.3L AlphaOne ran great all day on Saturday. However, after I got home and while flushing it after saltwater use with the garden hose and muffs, it started blowing some white smoke off by the prop and the gimball/transom area. I ran and immediately stopped the engine, panicked, got...
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    Impeller Replacement Cost

    I'm debating if I should do this myself or pay someone to do it... Can anyone give me a ballpark (average) figure as to how much a water pump impeller replacement costs these days for an Alpha One? Is this a task an average mechanic with basic tools like myself could do or is something on a...
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    Central Fla Lakes & Alligators

    Summer is here and I was planning a family fun day for tubing, swimming, etc. at one of the many Central Florida area lakes. I was considering boating on Butler Chain of Lakes or St.John's River. However, we are very concern about alligators, snakes, ect while swimming in these areas...should we?
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    Recommendation For 23'-25' Walkaround

    I've finally decided to upgrade my 20-footer bowrider for a used, low to mid 20 feet Walkaround saltwater fishing boat. To stay within budget, I prefer 2002 to 2006 models only. I definitely want twin outboard engines, perhaps 115HP + each. So far, I've only looked at a couple of Pro-Line...
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    Battery Question

    I disconnect my boat's battery for storage during the off season, but I'm not sure what's the correct procedure to follow during the on-season months. Is it a good practice to leave the battery disconnected after recharging it and before taking the boat out again, perhaps within the next week...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Coolant Reservoir Location

    Hi! I am a new boat owner and have a couple of questions regarding my 2006 Mercruiser 4.3L (carburated) Alpha1 engine. The Mercruiser Ops Manual explains how to check and refill the coolant reservoir, but is not clear as to where this reservoir is located. Can anyone tell me where can it be...
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