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    1992 Doral 255MC Finally Getting Wet

    Hi folks, It's been a long winter, but we finally got the new Merc 383 stroker 350 hp engine installed and the boat bottom painted. It was launched over the weekend. As soon as the Mercury tech signs off on the motor's maximum RPM (5,200 RPM) at full throttle, we'll be able to take possession...
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    1992 Doral 255 MC Fuel Tank Location?

    Hi folks, I want to see if it's possible for me to check the inside of my 75 gallon fuel tank for water or corrosion, but I'm not sure if it's located beneath the floor in the main salon or not. I did notice in the aft cabin, there seems to be an aluminum tank just beneath the flooring under...
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    1992 Doral 255 MC

    Hi folks, This is my first post here. I just purchased this boat a few days ago. I don't know how many hours are on it because I can't seem to find an hour meter anywhere, but it's in pretty good shape. I'm in the process of replacing the stock motor, which is the 7.4 litre raw water cooled...
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    Mercruiser 454 cu. in. 300 hp Discontinoued?

    Hi folks, This is my first post. I just purchased a used 1992 Doral 255 MC. It's powered by a 7.4 litre raw water cooled engine and bravo stern drive. I want to repower it with a brand new engine, a factory new 454 330 hp engine with fresh water cooling. My dealer tells me this engine has...
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