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    Faulty sending/sensors?

    There are actually a lot more than 3 sensors that are monitored by the ECM. You either need to purchase a code reader or have a shop connect theirs.
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    I/O in a tritoon

    I'm not a fan of anything OMC. IMO a toon should be powered by an outboard.
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    tachometer doesn't work

    Tachometer.
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    Neede help identifying OMC stern drive

    The OMC stringer was a really poor design. It was discontinued in 1987 because Mercruiser's patent expired. I had a 1986 OMC and gave up on it in 2005 because a lot of parts were discontinued and what you could get were stupid expensive. It is really too bad since I liked the boat it was in.
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    With a 3/4 ton truck you could tow weekly with no issues. That is what we do and that is through mountains and temps over 110 degrees.
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    Engine alarm won’t stop

    You either need a code reader or find someplace that does. Everything else is just conjecture.
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    2003 4.3L warning alarm horn TB-V alpha

    There are actually a lot more than 3 sensors that are monitored by the ECM. You either need to purchase a code reader or have a shop connect theirs. The most common fault on mine is the water pressure sensor. In the 16 years I have owned my boat it has failed 4 times and the water pump has...
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    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    As mentioned by others there was very little demand. It was hard finding one in 2005 when we purchased ours new. AFAIK there are none being made now. FWIW we have had a cuddy cabin since 1987 and they are exactly what we need. If we had to find a replacement I don't know what I would do.
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    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    You are truly day dreaming.
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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    And when you have a blowout on the Freeway in Holiday traffic you are going to loose more than a tire. I have had tires blowout that maybe only hurt the fender. But one blowout in particular cost me $7000 in repair and freaking out about 8 either vehicles.
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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    I gave up on Goodyear trailer tires several years ago and have had good luck with Carlisle tires. Yeah they are made in China, but haven't had blowouts like with the Goodyears.
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    Transom mounted Transducer

    I agonized over the same thing when my boat was brand new, but the only way to do it requires drilling some holes.
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    Leaking drain plug

    Teflon tape would not be messy.
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    Rent a cabin cruiser?

    Tom still hasn't stated his location.
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    Boat plug

    I don't know what a G3 is, but can you insert the plug from the outside of the boat?
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    Low Engine Temp??

    Just throw out the old and don't waste time playing with it.
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    New to omc bought I think 78

    Sold my 86 OMC in 2005 since parts were hard or impossible to find. Plus I did not like that big rubber gasket in the transom.
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    Gas tank access panel

    IMO it would be better to be removable in case the sender dies or a hose needs to be replaced.
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    Convertible Top

    AFAIK that is not possible.
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    Tried to start without distributor cap on. Killed something.

    That coil has nothing to do with it turning over, the starter does that. I would check all the fuses first.
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