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    3.0 OMC cobra bad drive / good motor. 3.0 Mercruiser bad motor / good drive.

    Been searching all over to find out the answer but still cant seem to place my finger on it. I have both boats (two different locations atm) and want to make it into one. Is there any issues I would run into with using the Mercruiser out drive on the 3.0 cobra motor? I have manifolds from both...
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    4.3 1988 Chappall 187 (pulling motor, replacing heads, reinstalling motor)

    So I bought this boat on 5/31/11 and I want to have the motor pulled and ready to go before July 1st. The hull is in great shape but the heads are cracked on it because it was not winterized correctly. My plan is that I will be replaceing with a set of junkyard heads. With my work schedule its...
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    1988 Chappal 187 4.3 Mercruiser rebuild

    Well quick story is bought this boat on craigslist cheap. Its a 1988 Chappal 187 and the hull is in great shape but the motor is no good. It was a steal so I will be doing all the work myself to save money. Bought the boat May 31st 2011 and have been working overtime so the boat has been on...
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    1987 17ft Thunder Craft Restore (Stringers, Deck, Interior)

    Well I bought this boat 2yrs ago and have loved owning every minute of it. I got a great deal on it or so I thought at the time. I used it for the last 2 summers and admit I didn't always put the cover on it. I did most times after use but sometimes I would be going out every...
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