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    Throwing in the towel.

    Have a 1974, 28" Silverton w/ twin 305 mercruisers. The boat has a new refrigerator, all accessories, etc. Have been informed by a boat mechanic that the port engine is on the fritz, possibly a cracked cam shaft. Can anyone advise how to get any money out of a boat like this? Have already put...
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    Carburetor Problems?

    Engine - Mercruiser 198 305 Chevy (older engine but well cared for) Carburetor - Rochester 2 barrel Initial Symptoms - Engine hard to start, if started would run, then would stall after running in gear at approximately 3000. rpms. Ran boat a couple of days later and it started and ran fine...
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    Transom replacement

    Am going to attempt to replace the transom wood in an older 14' Landau. When old rivets are removed and marine wood replaced should the rivets be replaced w/ new rivets or should a different hardware be considered? If rivets are recommended how hard are they to work with and are their specialty...
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    Gel coat chip / spider crack repair

    I have recently obtained a 28 ft. 1974 Silverton. In examining the hull I have found very small chips or loose gelcoat about the size of red pepper flakes on the sides not the bootom. Observed closely, I can make out fiber. In one area on the starboard side near the transom there are about 8" to...
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