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    VHF use on Lrg. inland lakes??

    Hi All, Boating on inland waters; ie. lrg. lakes like Winnipesaukee in NH is VHF radio for comm & safety, or are some of the small FRS radios used at all. We'll be spending more time on the lake this summer, and I'm still pretty new at this (although got my Boat safety course in) Any...
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    another RPM ? OMC 3L...

    I Know this has come up several times, but I still need some guidance. What else has the most bearing on RPM at WOT?<br />Boat's a, 16' 88 4Winns OMC 3L, prop 14x17 alum. Runs well, idle is a little rough, WOT speed is +-35mph BUT the RPM is only 2500-3000rpm. Fresh water boat, light load...
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    Adding a trim gauge to '88 OMC 3L ??

    How feasible (expensive) would it be to add a trim gauge to my 88 4winns 160? I'm new to this, it would help knowing where the drive is headed.<br />Thanks for any ideas!<br />Gary
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    Normal: max speed,RPM,temp on '88 OMC 3L...

    Normal: max speed,RPM,temp on '88 OMC 3L... Still learning... finally had the boat ( "88 OMC 3L 4Winns 160 Freedom) out on a big lake! Now I've got ?'s on what's normal, so, 4 people(500#'s), on plane, : +-35mph, <br />+-3400rpm, 160F. So are we good?<br />Thanks; Gary
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    Help! leak @ transom '88 4Winns 3L OMC...

    More newbie problems... had the boat 1st time overnight in water noticed a few inches water in bilge,then later that day tagged the out drive slighty on a rock.. leak is way worst! I can see it now coming in in a small but forcefull stream at the lower part of the plate that is bolted through...
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    OMC Exhuast... does it just come out the prop???

    OMC Exhuast... does it just come out the prop??? Hi new to I/O's, have a '88 OMC GM 3L. lots of turbulance around the stern drive, took a pretty good look at the belows, nothing obvious. Seems a little noiser also.<br />Any thoughts would be great.<br />Thanks, Gary
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    louder exaust sound since dunking....

    I've posted my embarassing episode of forgeting the plug(on the other forum) I'm a newbie, and I hope I didn't mess up my pride & joy,('88 Four Winns 160, W/3L GM OMC I/O). Long story short; water about 1/3-1/2 up the block,Motored back with the pump going(just 3-4 min. to shore) motor was...
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    BIG Goof... forgot the PLUG!

    Well I'm way embarrassed!!! I'm a Newbie and I pull a bone head move Forgot the plug! So did I screw anything majorly up? An '88 Four Winns 160 3L(GM) I/O, water got to just about the flr. in the stearn. about 1/3 up the block, before I at least got the pump going, Motored it in though it was...
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    New, Old...boat help removing old stickers...

    Just bought my first real boat!88 160 Four Winns, very excited! Boat's in great shape but I need to remove some old bow stickers, how to do it without messing up the finish? And any other words of wisdom would be greatly apperciated!<br />Thanks lots, Gary
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    1985 115 Suzuki OB ???

    Looking at a 85 suzk 115 on a 17' bowrider, any known issues I should be leary of? Haven't heard much of Suzuki OB's how do they rate for reliablity and such? Thanks for any insights for this Newbie!<br />Gary
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    Newbie... 78 Merc 90hp???

    I'm new to this stuff,the boat I'm looking at is a 86 Starcraft16'bow rider, in very good shape, running a '78 Merc90 6cyc, seems to run very well...should I worry about the age, and what should I look for? <br />Thank for any help!!! Gary
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