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    Mercruiser 3.0 Engine knocking noise

    Check for a cracked block if water is in the oil...did you check how flat the deck ( block) was before putting the head back on ?? 3.0 heads are known for warping under overheat conditions but the block deck can also be out. Usually shows low compression on #2-3 if a warped head or deck. Did...
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    1965 3.9hp plug fouls

    Have you run a compression test ? I would stay with factory recommended parts, in my 60 years of boating, they always worked the best.
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Civic is not rated to tow period. My wife has owned three over the years starting back in 1996 until 2015, non were rated to tow. My grandson has a 2022 civic, still no tow rating. Glad you didn't have an accident, you would have been at fault no matter what !!
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    Bayliner Trophy Bilge pump question

    All depends on the situations already mentioned. When I had my bigger boat, I did have some minor leaks that caused the bilge pump to come on every so often. I decided to upgrade my pump....just in case....!!! They had a sale, two for the price of one, so I bought a pair. Replaced the built...
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    93 Crownline- Good Trouble?

    What is the max HP rating on the boat ?? If overpowered by a bunch then you will be at fault in any accident that occurs. Your insurance company may have some words of advice !! Remember, lawyers will look hard for any excuse to make you liable !! With that much HP, I would make sure the...
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    1986 Starcraft Mariner 160

    I would be very skeptical of those rough areas, gonna take some serious work to make it safe. Was she a salt water boat ??
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    Look like you have plenty of firewood !!
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    Over my 60 plus years of boating, I have had trailers with both, poles and side guides. Needless to say the longer side guides were by far the easier to load with when conditions were bad. Poles are OK, but when conditions get tough, side board guides are far better in my opinion.
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    Wrong year on title

    If hin on hull matches hin on title there shouldn't t be an issue, the title is for ownership of the hull not the year. Years back I worked for a marina, boats and motors were titled by the serial number, the date was date of sale. Many boats and motors were sold a year or two after they were...
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    Wrong year on title

    In my case yes..
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    Remove seat from pedestal - 2007 Q4

    I do not have the same boat, so this may or may not help. I have a seat on a pedestal that doesn't come off ( easily) also. Mine swivels and has a lock to hold it in position. I need to remove the lock part, then there is a clamp that uses a hex wrench to loosen that allows the seat to come...
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    Lake depth and how shallow can you run?

    Or....how much of a gambler are you, how big a risk will you take ??
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    Wrong year on title

    Had a similar issue here in Ohio. Had a hand written reciept along with title.Showed it all to the deputy registrar and had to fill out a statement about a typo error. Made out a new title to me and all was good. Sometimes it depends on what type of person is on the other side of the counter !!
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    You must be expecting some really high water with that motor so far up the wall !! Lol...
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    Bayliner Trophy Bilge pump question

    I would want to pull both out to clean and test. Probably some markings on them to get your info. You can make any wiring changes when you put them back.
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    What torque for my prop?

    If it has a safety key or lock of some sort to prevent the nut from coming off...it doesn't t make much difference, can' t come loose anyway. In my 60 yrs of boating, I just get it typical wrench tite and lock the tabs or slip in the cotter pin. Done...go boating... If you getting prop...
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    Gun Safe

    Don't have any little ones anymore, but when we did, our bedroom door was always locked unless my wife or I were in there. There are a number of items or methods to keep guns away from kids nowadays. But I always kept there curiosity satisfied all the while they were growing up. Education is...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Can't wait to see your progress, looks great so far !!
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    Looking for parts

    In southern Michigan near Monroe there is a boat junkyard, I would assume there are others around the country. Might be worth a look....
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Don't add weight to get the needed tongue weight, instead, adjust the boat position further forward, or move the axle rearward to get the proper tongue weight. Unless your going cross country you will be fine with your CRV. We have owned a few over the years, great vehicles and will easily...
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