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    Looking to purchase a seadoo speedster 150 or ???

    I'm interested in purchasing a boat and need a little help deciding what to get. I like speed boats the most but just can't afford to buy or fuel one unless it's a mini. I also need a small boat for storage purposes. I plan on just joy riding and exploring around. I live on the Indian river in...
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    Anyone have a 18.5 scarab sprint?

    Was wondering if anyone on here had a 18.5 scarab sprint. I just purchased a 1993 with the 3.0 motor and was wondering if anyone has had issues with thiers? I love the boat so far has a mean look on the water. I was told these are getting hard to find, was wondering how true that is. For those...
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    Buying a 1994 Scarab sprint with a 3.0 needsome advice..

    I found a 1994 18.5ft scarab sprint speed boat with a 3.0 motor. The boat seems to be in good shape and the motor according to the owner runs good. I will be checking this boat out tomorow and going for a test ride. Does anyone know anything about this boat? Anything I should look for? I was...
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    Need your opinion on a yamaha 1200xl limited?

    I'm thinking of purchasing a 1999 yamaha 1200 xl limited for $3000 with a 2002 trailer. This will be my first ski and would like some opinions on this ski. Is it a good buy? Is this a reliable ski? According to the owner it's in excellent shape with recently rebuilt motor and carbs. He also...
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    CMC power trim PT130 will it lift my 1973 135 evinrude

    I found a CMC power trim and tilt unit (PT-130) for sale. I have a 1973 evinrude 135, im wondering if this will work. I know the spec's say up to 130hp im wondering if my 135 weighs that much more. It has a rebuilt actuator by CMC marine, but doesnt have the wire harness. Anyone know if this...
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    Heard of a prop size PJ81 ???????

    I have a Michigan PJ 81 prop on a 1973 evinrude 135 16ft speed/ski boat anyone know what the actuall size is?????? :confused:Local marine store could not find a matching size in there books? THANKS
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    1973 evinrude 135 prop size??????

    I have a 16 ft ski/speed boat that I damaged the prop on a few days ago. I ran into a sunken tree trunk at almost idle speed. I immediately lost power and had to idle my way back to the dock. When I removed the prop it has a bend in the rear outter section and the thrust washer looked like it...
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    1973 evinrude 135 Steering is stuck?????

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 135. Ive been working on stuff on the boat so it has sat for just over a month. I went to turn the steering wheel today on the trailer and its stuck. Cant turn at all. I checked the cable and for anything causing it to be stuck. I also greased the nipples on the steering...
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    1973 135hp I replaced my throtle cables and now I cant get it to work????

    Im new to the boating world and have a 1973 evinrude 135 starflite. The throttle appears to be original and is located on the left side of my seat. I recently replaced the old rusted throttle cables with new ones. The problem im having is when everythings back together I can shift forward and...
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    Wiring 2 batteries?????

    The boat I bought came with one battery and my neighbor just gave me another marine battery. I want to have both batteries wired into a switch. Can anyone explain how to?? My boat has no fuse panels or anything just the power wires. THANKS
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    I need to get power trim and tilt, help..

    I have a 1973 evinrude 135 with no power tilt and trim. I would like to add this and am wondering if its something I can do? And what would I need to get?
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    New boat dont know what year my motor is???

    I just bought a new boat that has a 135 evinrude model # 135383M and it says starflite on the front of the top. Anyone know what year and info. if motor is good or known to have problems. Also it doesnt have power tilt or trim. Is that something I can add for cheap? THANKS
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    I finally got a boat...

    After many questions and looking around I found a good running boat. Its a 16' 1973 Marlin "scorpion" The hull is in perfect shape along with the floors and transom. It needs cosmetic work specially the seats.:eek: Its got a 135 hp evinrude not sure of the year. Im going to start working on it...
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    How much will it cost to paint?

    Im thinking of getting a new boat that has faded paint. Im wondering what does it usually cost to paint a 13 to 15 ft boat a diffrent color? Its got a speed boat look to it. Its a 1973 Marlin Scorpion runabout. Thanks
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    Anyone heard of a 1973 marlin scorpian?

    I just found a boat for sale that is a 1973 marlin scorpian runabout with a 135 evinrude. It looks to be 15 to 18 feet. Anyone know about this kind of boat? Any info??? Im also wondering if this hull desighn can go through waves better? Most of the other boats Ive looked at kinda look like...
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