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    question about 4.3

    I am looking into a Tahoe Deckboat with the 4.3 currently. Heres the catch. The 4.3 is hydrolocked. The price on boat is good, but I am trying to decide if its worth it to me. Here is what i would like to do...Put a 5.0 in it to make watersports better. more info. currently a 4.3L EFI...
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    which would you buy

    helping friend find pontoon, which would be best buy (i just own one, know very little). Wants something that will last them a long time, has potential to do what im doing, which is add center tube with motor mount for 115-150 hp motor. so which would you get and why...
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    pontoon to tritoon conversion

    boat is a 2001 Premier Sunsation 180 with 25 hp Johnson on it. Toon is rated for 75HP i believe. Heres my thoughts. Purchase a used toon, that is slightly larger than my tubes (so if i have 20" maybe 23" tube, not sure how big mine are tho, never checked that one out.), weld on a transom...
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    question about Starcraft 1800 SS

    Boat is a 1997 Starcraft 1800 SS, with a 150 Merc outboard. As far as boat is concerned, are they decent build quality? Is it wood free by chance? or at least encased PT wood? Does anyone have pictures of this model. I am looking for layout and general interior looks. There is one for...
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    this a good boat

    so i nixed the idea of fixing the 1984 Achilles 10 footer. Going to get this, doing a trade for an extra mower i have. Are these decent boats. Just looking for something to have fun on and enjoy with the fam when not using the big boat. Will my 6HP evinrude push this guy pretty well? did ok...
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    floor advice

    I have a 1984 Achilles, not sure on model, but rated for a 8 hp motor, and has the inflateable seat with mounted oars. The floor is a 4 piece wood set. I use a 1982 6hp Evinrude (starts so easy and runs better than most new OBs). My problem is that when im in back using the tiller, and...
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    1995 Four Winns Candia 214 Deckboat

    Ok, boat is 3 hours away, so trying to get an idea of what to expect. It is the 214 model, has a 5.0 Volvo, wakeboard tower with racks, and a tandem axle trailer. The upholstery looks terrific, and I am told the floors are solid. I have a few questions about it that I would like to hear from...
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    Prop destroyed...need new one, changing pitch?

    Well last week we were in a new lake, that had a few shallow spots, with a lot of rocks. tried to get up on plane before reaching the shallow, hit the prop, huge divit/chunk out of it. Anyway, here is the deal. Boat is a 18Ft fish/ski, which weighs around 2000lbs with me and gear on it...
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    1994 MasterCraft Maristar 225VRS

    looking at a MasterCraft MariStar 225 VRS. This is the bigger V-drive boat. it has a fuel injected 5.7, tower with speakers/board racks, lots of storage, and is in considerably good shape. Wondering what kind of things i need to keep an eye out for and what maintanance items to make sure are...
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    Lake Mitchell/Lake cadillac?

    anyone know what the bottoms of these lakes are like? are they good swimming/watersports lakes? My wife hates weeds, and i am just wondering if its a mostly sandy bottom, or if its just packed full of weeds. cant really find much out on the web.
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    looking for some input from the Gurus.

    Decided to get a pontoon for the wife and her friends as a party barg, and keeping the procraft since its in such good shape it would have cost us 25-30k to replace with something as nice as it (we are original owners and its meticulous). The Boat: 1993 Procraft V-180c (fish ski) with 1991...
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    anyone in quad cities area want to look at this boat for me?

    http://quadcities.craigslist.org/boa/3056252186.html PM me and i can give you his number to set up a time to view it. Just want to make sure its in good condition. im about 6 hours from there, so kinda a hike to get to it.
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    Deck Boats....Lets hear it.

    So wife and I are selling the procraft, she hates it. We are going to be replacing it with a deck boat. Here is what it will be used for: cruising the lakes/rivers parking and being used as a swim platform/party barge pulling tubers and occasional skier/wakeboarder/kneeboarder rare trips to...
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    how to bypass Mariner 115HP 2+2 cylinder activation

    So my understanding is that this is mechanically controlled, no electronics. Is that correct? There has to be a way to bypass this system. I think its a horrible design! 2 cylinders are allowed to move at up to 1800 RPM without oil? thats just plain retarted. I have heard that just simply...
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    Grand River in Michigan boaters!

    Thinking about doing some testing for a new prop. I live literally less than 1 mile from the boat launch at Johnson Park (right there at wilson and i-196, by the grand lady). How is the water depths there and heading west (downstream)? I was wondering if its safe for me to do some speed runs...
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