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    Water in cylinders, port side

    Tried to take the boat out yesterday, launched it at the ramp but engine wouldn't start. It cranked but the battery seemed to be too drained to start the boat. Switched to the second battery. A brand new Interstate boat battery. Still wouldn't crank. I thought perhaps the brand new battery...
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    Navigating through dam locks

    I live in Vancouver, Wa so we will be boating on the Columbia river a lot. We may never venture so far up stream to reach Bonneville dam but it would be a fun trip. As a person who has never done such a thing I am curious what the procedure is to passing through the locks at the dam. I mean...
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    Engine swap, 305 to 350

    I picked up a 88' Bayliner cuddy cabin 19' with trailer and extras for $1000. It was cheap because the engine has a bad knock in the bottom end. It is a Chevy 305, I put water to it and it starts right up, sounds good, smooth, shifts easy but the engine isn't getting oiled even though the oil...
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    Should I buy this older boat?

    I am new here, looks like a great site to get answers so here goes. I am looking at a pretty nice 1988 Bayliner 1950 Cuddy Cabin. It looks to be in good condition for it's age, seats, overall condition and appearance are good. I would say it has probably been stored under cover most of the...
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