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Hello. If you are familiar with Craigslist and using the following global (nationwide) command, you have probably noticed or experienced pathetic trolls attempting to collect telephone numbers by posting the same ad in multiple cities.
Example: from your Chrome/Google...
Ted/tpenfield: I enjoyed reading your search and maintenance story/journey of your 1991 Formula 242 and your 1996 Formula 330 on your website. Nice looking boats!
Scott Danforth & tpenfield: Hello. Thank you for your very detailed and insightful replies. Perhaps owning an older boat simply isn't worth the savings in the long run. I have always been proud to own older, well maintained vehicles (cars, trucks & motorcycles), but I am learning that owning...
>The thing I'd be most concerned with is the condition of the hull, deck, stringers and transom<
Lou C.: Hello again & thank you for the above advice. Your items were added to my list. Btw, I agree with regard carbs... Youtube has been a great resource. I am YouTube certified! I refreshed...
Bondo, Hello & thank you for your feedback, regarding my obvious newbie questions about closed cooling systems. Also, thx for 'deal-breaker' advice regarding the Alpha vs Bravo with the 454. Cheers!
Lou C. : Than you for your reply. Excellent feedback. I am leaning towards saving the approximate $7k-$15k with the older boat/technology and putting the money in the fuel tank. Casual boater/cruiser... thx again.
iBoats Forum Members:
Hello. I am posting to learn from those who may have experience with a 1990 454 and a MerCruiser outdrive.
A bit of research from Google and local marine service managers provided the following:
The 1990 Mercruiser may be an Alpha One, Generation One (per Google).
The...
