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    Alpha leak after impeller change? Water passage diagrams anywhere??

    Alright guys, I am at a loss here. I replaced my impeller last fall during winterization and I cannot figure out if I have a problem with water coming out spots it is supposed to or not because I never really paid close enough attention when running on muffs before. I cannot find a diagram of...
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    Need help asap finding boat surveyor for Tyler, TX this sat morning!

    I am definitely taking everyone's advice here to have a boat I am probably going to buy checked out. Buuuttt... I am having very bad luck trying to find someone that can do it for me. The person is bringing the boat to Tyler, TX from Houston saturday, and I am trying to find someone to meet us...
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    Is Merc 5.0L 200 MCM a good engine?

    I'm looking at a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport w/ 50 hours. The owner says it has: a 200 HP V8 MCM 5.0 Litre Mercury MerCruiser Thunderbolt V Ignition Alpha drive. I am a chevy car guy and this is going to be my first boat, so I don't know anything about this engine and if I need to run from it or...
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    Is this a good deal from Marine Max?

    I found a 2001 Sea Ray 210 select for $18k. Has 38 hours on it. It's a "broker" boat. 1) Is this TOO LITTLE usage for a 7 year old boat? (ie mechanical problems from sitting too much?) 2) Is there anything I need to be aware of with the 2001 210 Select's? 3) Is this a good deal? 4) Can...
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    Looking to buy first boat, need advice.

    So I have never owned a boat before, but I am getting an itch to take the plunge. I have been doing a lot of reading and talking to several people with questions. I have also been weighing out the costs of renting vs owning, which are below. So far here are the specifics of what I'm looking...
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