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    2007 Crownline 23SS Questions

    I am looking to purchase a 2007 Crownline 23SS with only 63 hours. It looks like the 5.7L engine has a Carb on it? Or is this just old style throttle body injection? It also has a bravo 3 duo prop. I have heard pros and cons. Pros being faster plane, better steering and GpH. Cons being not as...
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    Replacing upper outdrive

    So upon removal of the top cover on my alpha one gen 1, 2 bolts snapped inside the case. For the price of paying a machine shop to remove them I already ordered a re-man top unit. I will reuse my lower unit as I already replaced the water pump and it has less than 5 hours on it. What specific...
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    05 bayliner 175 motor swap ( already have required parts I think)

    So you guys who have read my posts know I have a running 89 Regal with a 4.3L v6. I found a 2005 bayliner 175 with a cracked block for almost nothing. Now could I do a direct swap to the 05 with my 89 motor? Reason I am considering it is because this boat is much cheaper than replacing the...
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    overheating and bellows just replaced....

    Re: overheating and bellows just replaced.... So as you can see in the pictures 2 of the bolt heads snapped off. WONDERFULL! YAY BOATS.. not sure how the heck im going to get those out.. maybe grind down 2 sides flat and put some vice grips on it. Gears look good though.
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    overheating and bellows just replaced....

    I just had my bellows replaced. All of them. New water hose and everything.. Had a Mercruiser mechanic do it outside of shop at my place and he seamed to do a great job. Well I have had the boat out on the water probably 4 times since he did the job. Less than 2 months ago. While I was out...
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    89 4.3L Timing

    Re: 89 4.3L Timing Well the timing marks on mine are worn off so it looks like I have it at 4 after? is that -4 degrees? or is that +4?
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    89 4.3L Timing

    Got the new Michigan motors EST system installed and my boat started right up. (she died on me in the water and got fed up with fooling around with the no spark issues). For timing the guide says -4 BASE TIMING after she is warmed up with the base timing dongle hooked up to the + and...
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    EST Ignition 4.3

    Just ordered my new EST system and it should be here by Tuesday. Anyone have a copy of the instructions so I can get a quick look?
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    4.3l merc sputtering at WOT

    Re: 4.3l merc sputtering at WOT yea looked at the manual and see where it should be.. But mine literally has a straight pipe to the fuel pump. see attached pictures.
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    4.3l merc sputtering at WOT

    4.3L v6 Merc 1989. Was having a no spark issue originally. Turned out to be a bad ground, so I left the main engine ground on the motor but moved the ground for the ignition system directly to the battery. Motor starts every time. Recently replaced the sea pump, shift cable, bellows, steering...
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    Pulling Skiers/tubing question

    My 1989 had the transom replaced about 9 years ago but the boat only has 280something hours on it since 1989. My question is it does not seam like the hooks on the back for skiers are very braced.. Just looks like a U bolt. Would adding a steel plate across the whole transom and bolting the...
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    Marine parts at local stores? (Northern Virginia)

    Anyone located in NOVA that can give me some places to go for engine parts? Not sure of the boating places around here and google is not giving me the results I need.
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    Roll on bed liner instead of carpet?

    Anyone tried using roll on bed liner after replacing the plywood floor? Would resist water much better would it not? Not sure I want carpet back in when I get to replacing it.
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    1989 Regal 4.3l v6 Merc questions!

    Re: 1989 Regal 4.3l v6 Merc questions!
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    1989 Regal 4.3l v6 Merc questions!

    Hey guys just got a new to me boat. Its a 1989 Regal Medallion 185 with the 4.3l merc and alpha one outdrive. Boat needs a good buff and has a couple of soft spots on the floor. I bought the boat from the orginal owner who bought it brand new in 1989 at the dealer. only has 224 hours on it. 1...
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    sport jet 90 1995 wont run with water.

    Hey guys been awhile since i posted but I have a question. My bayliner reflexx starts just fine without water. Let it run for about 10 15 seconds or so and slowly add water to the engine and it will shut down. then it cant be started anymore. turn off the water and let it dry out and it cranks...
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    1990 Chris Craft 197 questions

    We are looking at a 1990 197, its local and the pictures look like the boat is in awesome shape. its listed as 21ft with 302 ford v8 (240hp) and has a OMC Super Cobra outdrive. First Question: Anyone ever had this type of boat? the only boat we have ever owned was a 89 galaxxy a few years ago...
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    looking at buying a 1988 bayliner cuddy with a force 125

    ok boat : 1988 Bayliner Cuddy with Force 125 Guy locally selling it dirt cheap. i have a sport jet 90 reflexx which is a force 90 hp right? i cant get it to run steady so im alittle worried about the 125. 1 problem, he listed it as "Boat needs interior upholstery work and I am told the motor...
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    1990 Bayliner 19ft is it worth the money?

    1990 Bayliner 19ft with 2.3l engine (i think its the ford block [omc cobra?]) Looks like a pretty nice boat with a few cosmetic issues, seats are solid but look horrible so ill just get some seat covers till i can afford seats. hes asking 1300.00 but i know thats rediculus. says the motor is...
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    Any information on the Engine for "1986 21' Galaxy"

    As said in the title, guy giving away a free boat 1986 21' galaxy in my area however everything is there but the engine. Does anyone know what orginal versions were offered for this boat? We had a 1989 Galaxy back when i was around 9 i know the outdrive was OMC my father thinks it was a v8 ford...
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