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    swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator

    I have a 1991 Bayliner 2655 , it has a small drawer type refrigerator and a small microwave under it , any pros or cons for replacing both units for a larger refrigerator ? I do not see a need for a microwave on this boat . or should I keep them both the way they are ?
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    nautical charts

    I currently have a lowrance chart and depth finder . I am currently looking for very explicit navigation charts of the Washington state Puget Sound and Canadian waters in large book form . electronics break down and I would like a backup plan. thank you .
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    lower unit replacement

    I did check the transom for any flexing , seems really solid . no movement when I tried to move the outdrive from side to side or up and down . after I replace the lower unit , I will see for sure when I do a test drive and stay in shallow water to check for leaks .
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    lower unit replacement

    thank you for the comments on what to look for . I did order a used unit , looks like it was cleaned and repainted
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    lower unit replacement

    thank you for your reply , I did order a used unit . looks like it was cleaned up and painted .
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    lower unit replacement

    I had trouble with the 2000lb winch engaging , as I was loading the boat onto the trailer , I could not pull up the boat to the safety chain , winch was not strong enough . hopping the winch would hold , I started to pull the boat up the boat ramp . it was working until I got almost to the top...
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    lower unit replacement

    I have a 1991 Bayliner ceria sunbridge 2655 mercruiser alpha 1 outdrive . the boat slid off the trailer on a concrete boat ramp . so far I see is the lower unit casing broken , oil drained out . the boat has 842 hours on it . should I find a used casing and transfer my gears to it or buy a new...
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    seat placement 10 foot dinghy

    is there any place to look up how to place the seats ? IE: 24 inches from the transsome or would 18 inches work better ? this is my 1 st time installing seats . thank you for your replies
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    seat placement 10 foot dinghy

    HA,HA. understand that one .
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    seat placement 10 foot dinghy

    i have a 10 foot Livingston boat , I would need to place 2 removeable swivel seats , each seat would hold a 225 pound person . The 6 hp outboard motor 55 pounds and 3 gallon gas tank 25 pounds . how do i figure the proper location of each seat for proper weight distribution ?
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    Kicker bracket mounting

    I have a 1991 Bayliner ciera sunbridge 2655 . I am trying to find out mounting a 9.9 Evenrude outboard motor that weighs 72 pounds . I have a factory molded swimstep that sticks out past the outdrive . the swim step goes the full 8 feet wide . I have been doing some searching on the internet...
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    winter cover

    i will need to enter the boat from time to time and some winter cruising in the salt water . good idea
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    winter cover

    I have a 2655 Bayliner ceria sundeck . I live in western Washington state . my boat sits in my back yard on a trailer next to fir and cedar trees . any recommendations using a tarp to cover the boat for the winter ? on different smaller boats I tied down the blue tarps . being a larger boat , is...
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