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    New boats seem cheaply made.

    Re: New boats seem cheaply made. Here are a few more . . . I did come across the new Pursuit ST310 that I had been eying . . . . . . but as luck would have it, I was a couple $100K short. :confused: .
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    New boats seem cheaply made.

    Re: New boats seem cheaply made. OK, I went to the boat show today and took pictures of various boat's glove boxes . . . I believe that some of the sales staff though I was a bit weird taking pictures of the glove box instead of something more exciting, like the instrument panel, but no...
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    how long should it take?

    Re: how long should it take? I pulled the 454 Mercruiser out of my Formula 24 last fall .... First time pulling an engine . . . It took about 4 hours
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    Who Turned Out the Lights???

    on the forum, that is. It was mighty surprising to the the ship wreck photo today, but being an I.T. person myself, I know what that is like. It is good to have it back, and thanks to all who brought it back from the grasp of the bit bucket.
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    2 boats better than 1 ???

    I have been considering selling my current boat (Formula 242 SS) and getting a bigger boat with twin outboards - maybe something around 28 feet or so ( like a Pursuit, Grady-White or Wellcraft Coastal ) I figure that I could still do some water sports with it and would have more space for...
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    Florida "Toll-By-Plate" system ???

    I'm wondering if any Florida residents can comment on the Florida toll road system . . . It seems that they have some sort of high-tech system for collecting tolls and catching offenders. I became aware of this a week or two ago when I received in the mail an "invoice" from Florida...
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    So where does one actually find/buy a Bravo 1 outdrive ???

    Occasionally, I do a little searching for replacement outdrives for my Bravo 1 . . . just in case I decide to replace it, I'll have an idea of where and how much $$$$. It seems that many web site (iboats included) show pictures of the Bravo 1, but when it comes to showing available products...
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    Mercruiser Bravo Outdrive Refurb/Re-paint

    It has been about 7 years since I did any major work on the outdrive. So, today, I figured what the heck, and ground the paint and primer off down to the metal. My plan is to do a a anti-corrosive primer and re-paint. Before I do that I want to take care of some pitted areas from some...
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    thru hull exhaust & performance questions

    Re: thru hull exhaust & performance questions You really need a 454 big block engine to get the full effect of thru-hull exhausts . . .
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    Build a plywood boat

    Re: Build a plywood boat Well, of course people have built wooden boats before. The biggest concern would be the longevity of wood versus other materials. I recently built a fiberglass-over-foam core dinghy. It was something that I always wanted to do . . . I needed a new dinghy, and I...
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    Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . .

    Re: Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . . I'm back from our 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas". Here is a picture that I took of the ship when we were at port in Cozumel, Mexico. A nice ship, lots of stuff to do on...
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    Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . .

    This morning my family and I are heading out on a western Caribbean cruise - 5 days. It should be fun. :cool: I think this is the biggest ship that we have been on . . . it should be interesting. I'll be out of contact much of the time, but I will 'check in' as I am able. TTFN.
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    SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . .

    Re: SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . . Here we go, a label . . .
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    Proper leakdown test procedures

    Re: Proper leakdown test procedures You'll need a leak tester and a compressor You can google procedures, and there is probably one that will accompany the tester. Essentially, you put the cylinders at TDC one at a time and then connect the tester to each cylinder. The difference in the...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) Just a bit over 20 years old . . . now that it is 2012. Here is my 1991 Formula 242SS
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    SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . .

    I have a nagging question regarding some of the components on my Mercruiser 7.4L (1991 vintage). (Boat = Formula 242SS) Here is a little background . . . The Previous Owner had the boat professionally maintained at a reputable marina. 13 years of ownership I have owned the boat for 7 years...
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    Electrical Issue 2007 Mercruiser 4.3 inboard outboard e

    Re: Electrical Issue 2007 Mercruiser 4.3 inboard outboard e Yes, everything is pointing to a bad solenoid. Since you jumped the solenoid and the engine cranked you can assume that the starter solenoid is good and the slave is the bum. FWIW here is a pic of the connections to the starter. The...
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    What's your boat speed?

    Re: What's your boat speed? WOT = 50 mph (gps) Cruise at 28 - 32 mph
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    Happy New Year!!!

    Sending out my wishes for a Happy New Year to all. I've been participating in this forum for only about 4-5 months now, but it has been quite interesting and enjoyable. I hope that I have been able to share my knowledge with others, and I have certainly learned some things as well. Also, just...
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    quick volvo engine question

    Re: quick volvo engine question My engine is staying in the garage for the winter . . . all oiled up, fogged, drained and kept relatively warm. I'd do everything you can to keep your freshly rebuilt engine protected. (my apologies for posting a picture of a Mercuiser in the V-P forum :p )
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