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    Monster MT1 pics

    Re: Monster MT1 pics Have to have a look around seems I have misplaced pictures from this summer but here are a couple with my MT-1
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    Complete Newbie to Seadoo

    I am mechanically inclined - 25 yrs Auto motive technician as well as having my own boat and playing with i/o and outboard stuff for 5 yrs or so now. I know NOTHING about Seadoo but am going to see about fixing up friends machine. Obviously a manual would be a HUGE help but I am hoping someone...
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    Bought this 1977 Cobia as a bucket of bolts

    I purchased this boat 4 years ago and it has gone through a couple serious redo's since. The biggest was this past winter when I gutted it completely, and I do mean completely as there was not 1 screw bolt or original piece of wood left in it. Pulled the cap off replaced transom, stringers...
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    Extra transducer

    Story goes like this. 1. Dad bought himself a Lowrance Elite 5 Gold. He will use it periodically and I have installed it on his boat. - no problem 2. Dad has bought this as much for me as him and has offered for us to use it at any time. Yes I have a great Dad for this and about 100000000000...
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    An unbiased opinion ? on Mercruiser and ??? power

    Being a happy OMC Stringer owner I think I can seriously comment on this topic with no bias or maybe a less critical view. If I was looking for a boat and found 2 boats that fit my price range and needs with boat a) with Mercruiser power and boat b) with ???? power I would choose...
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    Prop tuning - any comments/suggestions?

    Short story. I bought this boat as a project and a project it has certainly been. Floor, stringers, stripping other boats and selling parts to gather what I wanted for this one including 3 other power plants until I got what I really wanted and other than a complete exterior cosmetic redo this...
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    Neat forum

    If you want to join a forum specifically regarding Maverick boats ( now owners of Cobia ) have a look here. You might be able to find some info you can't anywhere else. www.mbcboats.com/fusionbb/portal/index.php Iboats is a great forum with a ton of info, this one just might give you the...
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    Interchangeability of V6 Chev parts question - 4 bbl intakes 3.8 - 4.3

    Question of the day....... I have little experiance of what Chev V6 engines are based on each other. Hoping someone can assist. Question is.... is the 3.8 l (229 Chev) based on the same block as the 4.3 - no balance shaft motor? If so I assume the 4bbl intake from a 4.3 will bolt up to a 3.8...
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    Omc 3.8 L

    Hoping someone can help me. OMC 1983 3.8 L V6 Chevy (229 cubic inch) I need exhaust manifold to cylinder head gaskets. Can anyone provide me a source or a part #. Thanks in advance. GiMLit
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    Shifter cable update

    Awhile ago I asked about modifying my shift cable that was stretched. I understand some peoples concern at the time was that I was cheap and doing things that were not safe. I can assure you I wouldn't lose safety over $ at any time. That being said I have been fixing and building things...
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    What should I be expecting

    Facts 1977 Cobia 18.6 ft Bowrider originally powered by a 120 hp with electric shift drive. It now has a transplanted 3.8 liter (185 HP) OMC Stringer with 800 Series drive (has 1.77:1 on sticker) on the from a 17 ft Tempest with a 2 bbl carb. Model # 982566 Serial # J 269796 from what I have in...
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    Doghouse pics

    Slowly getting to the final stages of my boat rebuild. (clarify that comment by saying final stages meaning, final stages before it hits the water, I am sure I will never be done playing a tweaking things!) I need to build a new doghouse and I am looking for ideas. Please post any pics of the...
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    Rub Rail

    Hoping to fit my new rubrail this weekend and I am wondering what people would recommend to finish it off. When I removed the rail in order to get the deck off for the stringer and floor replacement there was silicone or caulking used to trim up the rail to the hull. It looked good but I am...
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    1982 800 series OMC shift cable

    1982 800 series OMC shift cable. Cables are stretched, not allowing for proper engagement of Reverse. The outer casing of the cable is in good condition. When I took the drive apart for inspection and seal replacement I saw no dog wear so it is a fairly recent issue or the previous owner rarely...
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    1982 800 series OMC- help

    I don't have a manual yet and have a question regarding disassembly of my 82 800 series mechanical shift drive. I have a manual for my electric shift drives butI have found some small differances between the two going along. ? is in regards to the bearing carrier for the prop shaft. I have...
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