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    1986 Mercruiser 470 water pump leak

    Okay, took on a project that im regretting more and more. Buddy called up about a week ago saying he bought his first boat and asked if i could look it over. The P/O stated that it ran great last season and all it needed was a new gasket for the water pump.. Quick google search shows that...
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    1991 Yamaha Waverunner 500

    So ive wanted a jetski for some time now. Finally rode on one last summer and that itch just keeps coming back to ride another. I have a buddy who wants to trade me his beautifully maintained 1991 Yamaha 500 and $750 for my 2003 Honda 400ex. Trying to decide if its worth it? Its nearly 30...
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    1996 4.3LX options

    Took a gamble on a 1996 Glastron with a non running engine. Previous owner couldn't get it started and sold it as a needing an engine. I know the automotive engine is interchangeable for the most part but looks like i have a specific year range i can use. The engine is a 1996 4.3 Gen + with...
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    Gimbal bearing time.

    Okay, so I bought this boat about 2 months ago now and has been great. But the entire time ive had it ive had a groaning noise, similar to a bad wheel bearing, that has just gotten worse and worse. Looking into what it might be, ive came to the conclusion that the gimbal bearing is most likely...
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    Adding a center mounted transom ski/tow eye

    Just bought a 94 Capri and first trip out i noticed there was no center mounted tow eye. I had to run a Y harness off the transom tie down hooks which kept the rope pretty much in the water and very little action for the tuber. I would like to add a centered tow eye, just want to check for the...
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    3.0 and alpha one drive questions

    Just bought a Bayliner with a 3.0 and alpha one drive. First thing i noticed when i got her to the lake was that is surprisingly louder then my old OMC 2.5 I had. Just the engine in general seems to be VERY loud. Also just sounds horrible at a cold start, or at idle, like a box of rocks. But the...
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    The dos and donts for the mercruiser 3.0 and Alpha one drive

    Okay, so as some of you have seen, i have recently purchased a new to me 1994 Capri with a 3.0 and alpha one stern drive. Really im just trying to get an understanding and learn about this stern drive and what i need to do to keep it running in the best shape. Things to look out for, common...
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    1994 3.0 or 2003 3.0

    Finally narrowed down my search to two boats i think. Both these boats have been well maintained and serviced with plenty of records and are in fantastic shape. Both boats are the same price and 18 foot with a 3.0 mercruiser and mercruiser drive. The 1994 is spotless. Always stored in doors and...
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    4.3 Mercruiser cracked block

    Looking at a Bayliner with a 4.3 mercruiser in it. Boat was once a beautiful boat that appeard to be well taken care of. I guess the story goes that the owner passed away and the boat had sat outside, covered by a tarp for 3/4 years before being put into a garage. The hull and 90% of the...
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    Force 120 engine reliability

    Mods I’m sorry if I keep posting in the incorrect areas. Im looking at the possibility of buying a newer boat. Bayliner seems to have a plethora of used boats for good cost in my area. I keep seeing them with Force outboards and mostly the 120hp outboard. There is one with a newer (95) force...
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    1982 Bayliner Pinta with 2.3 VolvoPenta

    Looking at a possible new boat purchase and found an old bayliner Pinta that is in fairly good shape hull and upholstery wise. They guy selling it doesn’t know anything at all and it hasn’t been registered since 2012. It supposedly ‘has bad gas and a bad battery’ but otherwise looks very clean...
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    Tubes keep ripping

    Okay, I do a lot of pulling a tube with everyone I go out with. I’m now looking for a new towable after destroying 4 in less then one whole summer. I keep ripping the canvas or the tow section right off. My recent one, an HO GT3, held up best for awhile. But yesterday after one hard pull I...
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    No spark, bad coil?

    1986 seaswirl with either a 2.5 or 3.0 OMC (no tags or anything on engine) bringing it out finally for the summer and went to start checking over everything and the danged engine will no start. Quick look and I don’t have any spark. Have power to the points, condenser and coil. Just no spark...
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    1986 seaswirl

    Okay, so I bought this boat back in April and just assumed it was a seaswirl spirit runabout being as the side of the boat says spirit on it. But after doing some online searching im not 100% sure it is. According to this very site, the spirit model is an outboard 16 foot runabout. Mine has an...
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    Stringer 400 do's and donts

    Okay, so after nearly all summer of fighting with my boat and eventually having to replace my engine, the boat finally runs pretty good. As of right now I have no issues with any of the power train and it runs fantastic. I would like to keep it that way.. So really, Im looking for everyone's...
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