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    1976 starcraft capri question need help

    No Title you could just get one of these no, but seriously, don't risk it with a rotten boat and don't cover it up if you're not going to fix it
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    bayliner major gimbal/transom assembly failure and fix

    The backstory: freshwater only 1999 Bayliner Capri bow rider. Original motor and outdrive. I do most of the work myself and rebuilt the boat top to bottom (everything short of pulling the motor) I had a small leak through the middle gimbal stud/nut and found nothing in the forums about it so...
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    1999 bayliner capri 1750 mystery boxes

    so there are these carpeted boxes underneath the rear seats that appear to have no purpose and are using up about a 1'x2'x1' area on each side. The older model did not have these boxes and actually used the space to hold batteries or whatever else you want to put under there. The seat bottoms...
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    aftermarket rocker arms and poly locks for 1999 Mercruiser 3.0L

    I'm going to be pulling the valve cover this weekend for valve adjustment, there's a slight tick on one of the valves when the engine starts cold. It goes away once warmed up, but I would rather verify that valves are properly adjusted since I don't think the valve cover has ever come off the...
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    Bowrider to Catalina?

    I have a '99 bayliner capri with a mercruiser 3.0, it's in good shape. I have a lot of equipment and plan on getting some extra equipment for the trip Just wondering, how common it is for people to take 18' bowrider boats out to Channel Islands or Catalina and what your suggestions and...
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    Long Term Support of Trailer w/ Stands

    Re: Long Term Support of Trailer w/ Stands I've seen people use jack stands in boat storage lots, I guess it's good for the leaf springs since it takes the tension off, and good for tires because it takes the pressure off. Not sure if taking tires off is that good of a security measure, plus it...
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    Another thread Got me thinking

    Re: Another thread Got me thinking found this one in google images: if your truck weighs 4k+ lbs, can have 1k lbs inside and is rated to tow 7k+, I think you're ok with the 4 disc brakes your truck has! I get unlimited brake pads from autozone after buying their top of the line pads, would...
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    1994 Sea Rayder Trailer FAIL

    Has anyone noticed that the sea ray trailers that come with the sea rayder are completely useless? Every picture I see online shows the boat sitting on the trailer supports, which takes chunks out of your keel every time you hit a bump. The bunk brackets and winch tower are not adjustable!! So...
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    1994 Sea Rayder Mercury Sport Jet 90 Running motor with flush kit???????? HELP

    Re: 1994 Sea Rayder Mercury Sport Jet 90 Running motor with flush kit???????? HELP The one I use works a lot better (I ended up buying a few of them to see which one works best) I present to you Ted's Quickbrown Dealer Flush Kit PN# 000012314 can be purchased at any home depot or lowes for...
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    Early Sport Jet 90hp how are the 3 fuel lines on the pump supposed to be ran????

    Re: Early Sport Jet 90hp how are the 3 fuel lines on the pump supposed to be ran???? lots of useless advise, solution attached (i had the same question, didn't think it was such a difficult one, but apparently it is) also, if you're using tygon lines, would recommend using small zip ties on...
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