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    1978 Glastron

    What do you guys think about the 1978 Glastron SSV-177 with a 120hp mercruiser? Any common problems? Are Glastron boats of good quality? Any advice? Thanks all!
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    What to look for in I/O

    Hello, what do I need to look at when looking at an I/O motor? I know very little about them. Any common problems that can be identified easily? I found a decent deal on a 120hp mercrusier. Guy states that it will turn over but not fire? Said that the mechanic told him the motor had good...
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    1986 Starcraft

    What is the reputation of starcraft boats? It has the 140hp mercrusier alpha one outdrive? Any advice? Thanks
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    1987 Wellcraft 170hp

    What is the reputation of wellcraft boats? This one is a 19' open bow with the 170hp motor with a mercrusier outdrive. Thanks for the advice!
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    55hp Evinrude?

    What do you guys think of the 55hp Evinrude? Are parts easy to find and inexpensive? Are these motors reliable? Thanks
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    70hp Merc Revs up slow

    The compression is 100,100,105 on the engine. It is a 70s model 70hp. The owner states that the engine runs but revs up slow. What could be wrong with this engine? I can get this boat at a reasonable price, but is it really worth it? Thanks for all the help.
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    70hp Mecury Good/Bad?

    I am looking at a boat with a mercury 70hp motor on it. I think the motor is late 1970s model. The boat is 1977 model. Any common problems with these motors, or are they pretty much bullet proof?
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    Are Mercury engines worthy??

    Hello all, I found a 1977 boat with a mercury engine. I think it is a late 70s model, 70hp. I am new to boating and I do not know much about it. What do you guys think about a 1970s 70hp mercury? The guy said that it has good compression on all cylinders. He said it revs up slow. Any input would...
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    Are Suzuki's good motors??

    I'm new to boating and I am trying to find out as much as possible before buying a used boat. Thankfully I found iboats. What do you guys think about an older suzuki 75hp. I know some guys swear buy omc or mercury, but I haven't heard anything about suzuki. Any information would be appreciated...
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    Do I need to avoid Bayliners?

    Hello all, I am new to boating and I have heard bad things about bayliners. I wanted to know if a bayliner is really a cheap made boat. I seen a 1986 18' bayliner with a 125hp outboard. The interior looks like it is in good condition from the pictures. Do I need to avoid bayliners? I don't know...
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    1984 Mercruiser 2.5l 120hp

    Hello all, I am new to boating and want some good advice. I am seriously interested in buying a 1984 18' baretta bowrider with the mercruiser 2.5. I'm not sure if this is a good boat or motor. I do not know the reputation of the baretta or the mercruiser 2.5l 120hp. The boat seems to look like...
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    1986 Evinrude 90 hp WOT problems

    I am interested in buying a boat. The guy said that the gears in the motor slip when in full throttle. He said it only occurs at full throttle, when he bumps the throttle back the issue goes away. He said his mechanic could fix it for $300. He said the mechanic said that the impeller was...
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    1966 1967 Evinrude 80hp

    I'm thinking about buying a boat with a 66 or 67 evinrude 80hp. I do not know much about older boat motors. Does anyone recommend this motor? Or do I need to stay away? Thanks
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