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    1987 2.3 OMC 18' Capri electrical issue - all guages/ignition loose power

    OK - we'll i've tried one suggestion I found for this issue and took it out again for a second tow in two weekends. I have a 1987 18' Bayliner Capri with the 2.3 OMC i/o. We run it on the lake for around 2 hours starting and stopping to swim a few times. Then after one of those stops it starts...
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    OMC 2.3L on 1989 Bayliner Capri 1950 -Suggested MFG pitch? Sound like prop damage?

    I have a OMC 2.3L Stern Drive on 1989 Bayliner Capri 1950 Is there a starting point pitch wise for props - like a manufacturer suggested size? I explained what happened to some colleagues at work and they both seemed to point toward a damaged or bent prop although I can't see any obvious...
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    1989 Bayliner Capri 1950 Reupholster

    I took on the task of reupholstering the seats and cushions on my 1989 capri 1950. It turned out not to be as bad as I thought. Bought a 17$ air stapler (already had the compressor). Bought some SS staples. Bought some leftover marine vinyl for about 50$ and then some misc supplies...
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    Prop or Engine issue? 2.3L OMC 18' BR. At one point engines RPMS seem to spiral.

    As I was just poking around the net I read forums about engines overrevving because of inproper pitch on a prop. So heres my story. Bought an older 88' bayliner with a 2.3L OMC I/O. After a month it hiccupped and died. Brought it to the shop. Had major tune-up and a timing issue corrected...
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    1088 omc cobra 2.3l thermostat bad?

    I just got my 1988 18' balyiner br with the 2.3l omc cobra stern drive back from the shop. AFter running the boat at WOT for 30 minutes my temp still says 100 (which is closed to pinned a the lower end of the guage). WIth a new impeller would the boat really stay that cold or do I have a broken...
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    1988 120HP Ford OMC 2.3L 4cyl I/O - Bad Carb?

    OK so ill start by saying naive about engines.. Had a neighbor help with some troubleshooting since I want to get out for tomorrow. I have a 1988 18' bayliner capri br with the 1988 120HP Ford OMC 2.3L 4cyl I/O. just bought it in August had it out three time Started rough but got that working...
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    HELP!! Labor day is tomorrow - First Engine Problem and Tow (2.3L Ford OMC)

    Well with my tale between my legs i had my first tow. So i have taken the boat out about 3 times no problem ran it to WOT ran just fine (2 People) Well This time I took it out with 6 people. Tooted around for a couple hours. It made it onto plane but took a little longer. Felt sluggish but im...
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    Just became a boater - and seasons almost over in New England..

    Just bought my first boat used mid August.. and the days keep getting colder in New Hampshire. You betcha im going to be fishing with my jacket and gloves on.. (But i probably should be ware of the frosts and the engine/stern drive sitting exposed during those cold nights ?? maybe yeah?) well...
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    1988 18' Capri BR - Where to put Speakers 3 & 4

    I replaced the head unit and speakers on my 1988 18' capri bowrider i/o. However there were only 2 stock speakers. Any suggestions on locations for the 3rd and 4th speakers. Under the dash there is what looks to be a built up box under the storage. Could I cut into that to put a speaker on each...
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    88 Bayliner BR 18' Location for speakers 3&4???

    Question - I got a 1988 Bayliner 18' BR. I am replacing the stereo and speakers. The stock location for 2 of the speakers is under the rear seats. Check. However there are not 2 other speakers that I can see so I need to install them somewhere. Any ides? Secondly in the bow there are boxes...
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    Did I make a good purchase? And What should I look for?

    So I bought my first boat. Only way I was able to convince the wife was the low low price. If its too good to be true it probably is, but a week later I can't find anything wrong (knocking on wood as I type). 1988 18' Bayliner Bowrider with the 2.3L Ford Cobra OMC i/o. It had been garaged for...
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