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    5.0 upgrades?

    Hey all, So I have a 1998 monterey 242 pocket cruiser with a (220hp) 5.0 2v carb and a bravo-3 with 22" pitch duo props. Given the boats weight (5000lbs), it simply doesn't have enough get-up-and-go. What can I do to improve performance? I'm thinking of a edlebrock performer RPM intake and...
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    Michigan Boaters: Safe Harbors

    Hey All, I'm looking for a nice safe harbor w/ transient slips for a weekend stay. I have a 2 & 4 year olds that would be going along. So the harbor would need to cater to kids somewhat. I hail out of the salt river in Lk St. Clair. These are the local ones i'm aware of: Bridge Harbour Marina...
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    so I moved from 26 pitch to 22 pitch and...

    Hey all, I own a 1998 Monterey 242 pocket crusier w/ an enemic 305 2bbl rated at 220hp. She weighs in at 4500lbs and i"m not sure if thats' wet or dry weight. I bought it used w/ 150hrs in July 07'. She had 26pitch (bravo3) props on her. I noticed that at WOT, she would only move to about...
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    Best place to buy...

    1. I have a monterey 242 with a bravo3, a chevy 305 and a 2v Carb. (220bhp) 2. Looking to up the off idle throttle response and possibly add a couple of MPH. 3. Can anyone provide links to some good prices on Carbs / Intakes? 4. Any suggestions on the carb type/size? 5. Any suggestions on the...
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    Bravo 3

    Hey all, I bought a 1998 Monterey 242 cruiser last July. I'm converting the 5.0L 2v to a 4v carb/intake for a little more power. It did come with a bravo 3 sterndrive. Some people have told me that's a big upgrade (even though the motor is entry level). Can anyone tell me why its so good? I've...
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    enemic mercruiser 5.0L 2V

    Hey all, I've got a monterey 242 cruiser w/ an enemic chebby 305 2v. I'm not one for going fast when on the water (i've got my cobra for that), but if I have 4 or more adults on her, then she is a real dog off the line... and i mean a REAL dog. I need advice on two trains of thought here on how...
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    Monterey 242 Newbie!

    Hello All, I just bought a 1998 monterey 242. It has 100 hours and was never stored in the water. I'm a total newbie. I have a couple of questions: There are 3 plastic vent tubes (2 on the starboard and 1 on the port side). They are falling apart. I was thinking of replacing these with...
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