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    Purchasing a center console boat.....any manufacturers not using wood?

    Purchasing a center console boat.....any manufacturers not using wood? Just like the title says, I am looking into buying a center console boat in the 19-22foot range but I'm a little worried about getting one with wood deck and transom cores....It will be a used boat, so I am afraid to get one...
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    Alpha One upper shift shaft seal....

    Well guys I am replacing my bellows, and trim senders..... I was inspecting things and noticed that the upper shift shaft seal was dry and cracked, so I decided to get a new one..... I removed the old old one but behind it was another one! It looked the same and was also in bad shape...I checked...
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    Engine Rattle, higher RPM's!

    Well to start off it's a 1990 Mercruiser 5.0LX 230hp....with alpha 1. The engine runs well and idles fine.....After I have it at 3/4 to full throttle for a little bit of time (3-5 minutes) the engine starts to rattle...If I move the throttle back to about 1/2 the rattling goes away! This is...
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    Fiberglass Moisture meters on a budget.....

    I'm looking at checking my hull and deck for core rot. I know for a fact that my deck has a section of core rot but I'm unsure of the stringers/transom. I understand that I could drill a bunch of holes to see whether or not the core is rotted but I rather not put more holes in. The boat is a...
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    Hard Cold start!!

    Well here is my dilemma, every time I attempt to do a cold start on my 1990 230hp 5.0LX mercruiser I have a hard time!!! The carb. is a 4-barrel Rochester. I will just about kill the battery every time before it starts. I have replaced plugs/cap/rotor and it did not change anything. I tried...
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    How Stiff is steering supposed to be?????

    The boat is a 1990 Trophy 2459 - Hardtop. The engine is a 5.0L merc with alpha I outdrive. The steering is a Teleflex "Rack". When I got this boat the steering was stuck at the tube that it goes through by the power steering at the outdrive end. This tube is not a part of the steering cable...
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    Front part of bilge holding water, no drain tube??!?!?!

    I have a 1990 Bayliner Trophy 2359 and it's holding water in the front bilge area. This is the area forward from the gas tank section and just below the water holding tank. I cleaned the gunk out of there and sucked up all of the water but there appears to be no drain tube running through...
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    '90 2459 Trophy Passenger limits?

    Does anyone know the passenger limit on a 1990 Bayliner Trophy 2459 (hardtop)? I have looked around on the web and in the boat but can't find any specs....Any help will be appreciated.
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    Bunks, proper size and location.....

    Well I have all the parts necessary for my trailer rebuild except the bunks. What length of bunks do I need for my boat (24 foot Trophy)/how far forward do they need to extend to? Should I consider having four bunks 2-inner and 2-outer (see the picture with red marks), or just replace the ones...
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    To fix or to replace? Shoreline trailer.....

    In case you didn't know I purchased a 1990 Trophy HT 2459 with a Shoreline trailer. The trailer was a roller style trailer that was converted to a bunk style by the previous owner. He also changed the axles to a non-brake style axles :confused:(I'm really wondering why you would do that with a...
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    Eat Salmon, it's good for you!!

    I have always heard "Eat Salmon, it's good for you!", but never really new why it's so good. I found this article today which is loaded with good information... http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=104 BTW, The article shows that Salmon should not be raised on the farm and...
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    Locating Trophy 2459 replacement hand rail parts....

    Can anyone help me locate replacement handrail parts for a 1990 Trophy 2459. The boat was used in saltwater and all the chrome has peeled or is bubbling. One of the fittings has actually disintegrated into pieces. Here's the pictures of some of the fittings I need. I know I can get similar...
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    Boat Parking in Orlando???

    I hope I don't sound too stupid....Is there a such thing as a boat parking lot in Orlando, FL? I plan on staying at a hotel and they say I can park the boat in their parking lot but cannot guarantee there will be space for it. I'm not even sure if it would fit in normal parking spot, it's a...
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    Bought a boat in FL taking it to MI, questions...

    Just like the title says "Bought a boat in FL and taking it to MI", am I safe to trailer it without registering the trailer in MI first? I went to SOS but they need the trailer weighed before they will register it, even with the copy of the trailers Florida registration. Should I put on a...
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    Help me find the right boat...

    I thought I would turn to my favorite forums for decision making....I am looking into buying a hardtop boat 21-25, and found one that I like. Now can you guys help me decide whether this boat is worth the money? It is a 1977 Silverline 22ft Hardtop. It has a 235 hp OMC outdrive. It has a trim...
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