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    I want to learn about pontoon boats, know virtually nothing

    I've been boating for 30 years, in deep Vs, 16 -20 foot in length. My current boat is an 18' Four Winns IO...15 years old. It's a fine boat, but I'm pushing 66 and I'm finding it harder and harder for me and my friends to get into and out of, and cruising less comfortable than it was. I'm on...
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    Old line for live well now a big hole in hull

    my '89 Crestliner used to have a livewell. Today I took the boat out and the bilge was running, as if I had no plug in it. When I got the boat back on the lift, water was flowing out of hole that used to have a flow through fitting, but is now mysteriously gone. I don't use a livewell on this...
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    Better seats and pedestals

    I have an '89 Crestliner set up for fishing. The seats in it are old, and falling apart. The driver pedestal is fine, but the bow and stern fishing pedestals are wobbly. Bottom line is that my back ain't what it used to be, and a day of fishing results in some problems. Do you fine folks have...
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    Recommendations for a Bluetooth unit to replace the Sirius receiver

    2005 4Winns that came with a Clarion set up with Sirius. I'm thinking that I should be able to replace the Sirius receiver unit with a Bluetooth receiver and plug it into one of the unused inputs. Any reason this won't work? Any recommendations, or advice will be much appreciated. Will be...
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    Buying Strategies for New Merc Four Stroke

    I will be re-powering a 1989 Crestliner Phantom Sport & Ski with a 4 Stroke. although it is a "Sport & Ski" model, I use it only for fishing. Either a 90 or a 115, and leaning strongly towards a Merc. 4 stroke. This season is shot, so I really don't want it, or need it before next April...
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    What Next? '88 Evinrude 120 VRO

    I am 4th owner of this boat, all in the family. I didn't pay much. First owner (my uncle) got rid of the boat because it always ran poorly, and after maintenance, would run great until "we got out of sight of the marina, then would run like crap", he gave it to my cousin who would be...
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    Fuel Tank: Replace?

    Re: Fuel Tank: Replace? [ATTACH=CONFIG]Here are some pictures of the tank in place. Do you see anything from looking at these pictures that would clue you into whether or not the tank is hopeless? The left is foreward, towards the gas cap, and the right is aft, and the hoses on the left are...
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    Fuel Tank: Replace?

    I have an '89 Crestliner, Aluminum 18 ' OB, with an internal tank, about 30 gallons. Access is pretty easy, because deck is screwed into the hull in pieces. Here is my dilemna: I am the 4th owner (family-family-family-me) and I know the 120 Evinrude VRO has never run well. I have sunk about...
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    VRO disconnect on '88 Evinrude 120 V4

    I have read the top secret file, and a few threads, and the owners manual, and I'm a bit confused. First of all, the reason for disconnecting it: Motor smokes like crazy, and the plugs keep fouling after a few hours of running. we are suspicious that the mix of oil is too rich. so we want to...
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    Needed part "No Longer Available" 1988 Evinrude 120 VRO

    My mechanic is trying to get my '88 Evinrude 120 VRO running smoothly again. He wants to replace a part that is listed by Evinrude as "No Longer Available"... He suggested I try to find a source online. The part # is 432095 "Spark Advance Link" Any suggestions how I might find a part...
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    Transom on a 2005 Horizon 180

    I know this boat- 2005 Horizon 180- has no wood in the stringers, but was wondering about the transom. Anybody out there know? Thanks, capndan
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    Crestliner splashwell vs. "space saver transom"...

    I have an '88 18' Phantom (I think it's a Phantom)...and it has what I think they called the "Space Saver Transom". It looks like an aluminum tub attached to the stern of the boat. Very handy and I like it. On another thread on the "Restoration" forum, the owner took this off and found that...
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    Trying to understand the various Crestliner models...Phantom vs. Nordic

    What are the differences between the Phantom and Nordic models, circa 1985-1990? Thanks, capndan
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    '89 Evinrude VRO 120- erratic behavior

    I've put this motor on the water after it not having been run for several seasons. My mechanic checked it out, to make sure it was safe, but said the gas was old, but stable, and I should run it out of there and get new gas in. He replaced the plugs. I probably have run about one tank's worth...
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    Do I need to disconnect VRO- '88 Evinrude 120

    I just bought a used boat with an '88 Evinrude 120 VRO...as far as I know, the pump works, but from what I've read on iBoats, I'm thinking it might just be safer to mix the oil directly. Other than mess, and hassle, is there a downside to this? Is it 50:1? Do I need to disconnect the VRO...
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