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    Trailer vin number

    Thats a great Idea. Give it your own Number and call it home made, you may have to get some thing from a Mechanic. Thats how it is in Ontario here.
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    Going to pick up the boat, on April 7.

    Going to pick up the boat, on April 7.
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    Sounds like a head ache, I think I should keep looking.
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    Just had a second thought, what about putting a newer OMC outdrive? How about that idea guys?
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    I'm wondering how hard it would be to put a Mercruiser behind that motor. Maybe a GM 305 block. Any ideas?
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    This is the only response I've gotten, kinda wish others would help out a little. Failing that , the main thing I have going for myself is that I'm a retired mechanic and millwright with a degree in electronics. I know all the different sounds to listen for. If I fin d anything wrong then I'm...
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    It is an OMC 5.0 ltr The engine wont be the problem as much as the out drive. Can you tell me about the OMC out drive.
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    84 Thundercraft 230

    Hi everybody, I'm brand new here. I just put a down payment on 84 Thundercraft 230 or at least that's what the size on motor are and length of the boat is. I bought it pending sea trial. Can any body let me know what to watch out for? I have a life time with sail boats. I just wonder if there...
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    OMC 2.5L milky oil after short time

    Check to see if there is a leak on intake manifold. I've seen the intake rot out on the front right side.
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    Help with Alternator & battery charging on a 1979 Mercruiser 228 engine

    Having the batteries in parallel means you have to have the ALT the same. 3 feed wires will destroy that new ALT and/or a battery. I've seen a battery blow a fender off on an older car. JUST One feed wire of about 6 gauge. Deep cycle batteries would work with just 2 batteries
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    Advice on first extended trip with 14 footer/7.5

    If your going with the wind, put your bow high in the air. your motor is too small, but if thats what you want to do, then all the power to ya! check the panel on the back of the boat for load weight and capacity. If you just troll along things will work better for ya. Remeber SAFETY FIRST!!!
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