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  1. tpenfield

    Possible Business

    I believe there are lots of folks that currently do what you are planning on doing. I bought one of my small outboards from such a guy. His garage was full of motors in various stages of repair. Just be sure that for every advantage, there is probably a disadvantage that you must make sure...
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    What would you put in a small outboard repair kit?

    Gummy Bears, in case you get hungry while replacing the impeller on the lower unit. :D Oh, did I mention a set of open ended/ box wrenches and an impeller? I think you will need 3/8" - 5/8" size wrenches.
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    Newly bought Johnson 7.5

    Welcome to iBoats . . . :D I have a 4.5 HP Johnson motor of similar vintage. If you can get gasoline to flow to the carburetor, see if you can get gasoline to drip out of the carburetor. That would be a sign that the main jet is not fully clogged (which it may be). Tell us how you verified...
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    Cracked Block???

    Yes, you have most likely suffered the cracked block. I'm sure there will be many folks from Texas and surrounding areas with the same plight, since it was wicked cold for several days and the power was out for much of it, so even the 'heated garage' folks probably have not escaped.
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    When you see a restoration done with this high level of craftsmanship, you realize that most production boats are 'slapped' together by comparison. This boat should last a very long time.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    List price is something like $77K per engine ??? :oops: :unsure: :rolleyes: However, triple OB powered would only need 2 of these. I like the dual props and the fact that only the LU steers.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I wonder if folks who currently have triple OB's will consider twin 600's when they re-power ?
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I assume the larger displacement for the HP was due to naturally aspirated vs. supercharged like the traditional Verados. I wonder why they did not opt to go with a smaller displacement and supercharged :unsure: . They might have needed only 10 cylinders. :oops:
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    Leaving I/O in water all year round?

    If you leave the outdrive in the water your-round, plan on a haul-out a couple times a year for new anodes and other maintenance. Things get bad, when an owner neglects maintenance.
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    Snow Birds: Beware!

    I just installed the ecobee t-stat this morning. I had only Rh and W wires, so I had to get a 'C-wire' adapter. Basically a 24v power supply. Everything seemed to go fine . . . just waiting to see that the heat cycles in a 'normal' fashion. I'm heading to the summer house later today to...
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    Please help looking at a boat tomorrow

    Welcome to iBoats . . . :D No such thing as an easy fix with outdrives, and OMC is OOB as mentioned.:unsure:
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    First time buyer

    Your big things to check are the engine/outdrive (as you mentioned) and the structure of the hull (what you cannot easily see). I am not 100% sure about your particular boat, but Sea Rays of the mid-1990's had a wood core structure and wood floor. @Friscoboater had a whole thread and YouTube...
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    Mercury Outboard 7.5 Motor Repair Manual

    Manuals? We don't need no stinking manuals 🤪 There are some links - in the stickies at the top of the engine forums (I believe) - where you can look at online manuals. ( boatinfo.com ???) I rebuilt my Mercury 7.5 hp (1969 vintage) to various extents a couple of times over the past 5-6...
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Update: Everything is smoothed out among the siblings as far as not getting into co-ownership. Although one of my brothers was pretty excited about the idea, he understands the liability issues. I'm on-track to get a boat (myself) over the next 1-2 years.
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    Potential Purchase of a Rinker.. Thoughts?

    A 30 year old boat does need a deep inspection with a knowledgeable set of eyes. You need to look behind the shine to see if there is trouble underneath. To Scott's point, that boat was designed to last about 15 years. not that it could not last longer, but you really need to understand if...
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    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    The real concern is a boat for sale with a newly rebuilt engine and little/no hours on it. If the boat has been in use at a reasonable level for the past 5 years, then their is some credibility to the rebuilt engine.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Update: I cast a no vote to the idea . . . lots of complexities to the idea. Insurance is a big concern . . . then there are the complexities of usage and responsibility that many of you have touched on.
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    18 foot fibreglass bow rider minimum engine size?

    Agree ^^^ I'm thinking about 2X of your current motor. It might be OK with one person, but not with 3-4. Boats need a lot of HP initially to get up on plane.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Thanks everyone. (y) My initial inclinations are well supported by your unanimous responses. I may tell my sibling if he is that anxious about getting a 'new' boat, he can loan me some cash.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Thanks, AD good comments. I think what would be different then vs. now is: Now: 1 Owner, 1 Captain, I'm the only one that takes the boat out (at the helm), everyone else is crew. Then: 3 Owners, 3 Captains, any of the 3 could take the boat out for their use. All would be fine until the...
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