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    800 Vs 400 Stringer

    What's the difference between an 800 and 400 stringer outdrive?
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    OMC Stern Drive Model# Year

    I recently obtained a 19' Renken with an OMC stern drive and was hoping someone could help me out with year and if it is Cobra or Stinger drive. Model number taken from plate on drive is 982740. Serial # J313367. I am going to junk the boat because all I wanted was the trailer. Maybe someone...
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    Boat trailer registration by state?

    FLW bass tournament here in Maryland this week and while driving through local ramp parking lot I noticed that numerous out of state boat trailers did not have plates/tags. Ala, Ky, Tn, NC, tags on tow vehicles but no trailer tags. Which states, if any, don't require trailer tags? Is there some...
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    Trimble Flightmate Pro GPS

    Does anyone have any experience with a Trimble Flightmate Pro GPS? I have several Garmin units but recently came across a Trimble and have never heard of the brand before. Any help appreciated.
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    OMC Transom mount bolt pattern

    Does anyone know where I can find the bolt pattern specs for OMC transom mount bolt patterns? I am fabricating a transom plate to beef up transom and would like to ensure bolt pattern specs are accurate.
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    Fuel Capacity for Chaparral 205?

    Does anyone know the fuel capacity of a 1985 Chaparral 205 20' W/A Cuddy? I tried manufacture but could not get any info. Also, does anyone have any good or bad comments about this particular boat? I found one in mint condition for a really good price but can't find any details or specs from the...
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    Fuel Capacity for Chaparral 205?

    Does anyone know the fuel capacity of a 1985 Chaparral 205 20' W/A Cuddy? I tried manufacture but could not get any info. Also, does anyone have any good or bad comments about this particular boat? I found one in mint condition for a really good price but can't find any details or specs from the...
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    Compression on 1988 175 Johnson

    I have 90 lbs compression on all 6 cylinders. Is that a little low? Someone told me that the V6's compression was normally lower than the V4s. I have a 120 looper that has 125 lbs on all 4 cylinders.
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    OMC O/B Shaft Length Measurement

    Where do you measure the shaft length on an OMC O/B with lower unit assembled? I know you can tell by the model #, ie, X means 25" shaft, L 20" shaft. Just curious where the measurements are taken.
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    Specs for OMC O/B motors

    Who has the URL or link to site for OMC O/B specs? I had a couple sites bookmarked but my machine crashed and I lost them. I ran a search but failed to find info. I need to find difference between weight of 120 Looper and 175 V6.
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    OMC V4 Vs 150 V6 Weight Difference

    I am considering replacing my twin 115 OMC V4s with twin 150 OMC V6s. What is weight difference between the V4s and V6s? Just don't want to add too much extra weight to boat. I will be putting them on a Mako 238 W/A.
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    4 bl carb and intake for 4.3 OMC

    Does anyone have a 4 barrel carb and intake for a 1987 4.3 V6 OMC that they would be willing to part with or can suggest where I may find one. I am currently running a 2 bl carb and would like to convert to 4 bl.
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    4.3 V6 OMC engine R or L Rotation?

    I recently purchased a 21' Marathon with a 4.3 V6 OMC and I need info on engine. Engine model #423BPFTC and serial# 0941248. The B in model number may be incorrect. Is this a right of left rotating engine and does anyone have any info or a web site pertaining to this specific engine?
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    Marathon Boats?

    Anyone own or ever own a Marathon boat? If so I would really appreciate any comments, good or bad, about the manufacture and their boats.
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    Alcohol Vs Propane Burners?

    I have a two burner alcohol stove in the cabin of my boat. A friend was interested in buying the boat and asked if he could change out the stove with one that uses propane. I told him that would not be a wise move safety wise but I can't recall anything mentioned anywhere prohibiting propane...
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