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    Tilt and trim switch on merc165 outdrive

    Hey everyone, I am wondering if anyone has switched the trim switch on a mercruiser 165 outdrive. I currently have the dash mounted switch where I have to push 2 buttons to raise the outdrive and one to lower it. Has anyone ever changed to the 2 button aftermarket switches that can be mounted on...
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    Carver Bimini boat top questions

    Hey everyone. Wondering if anyone has any experience with the carver 3 bow complete Bimini top. I need a top of some sort and as much as I want a custom full camper top it is too expensive at this time. What I'm looking at is the carver brand and my questions are as follows: 1) will it be able...
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    1975 mercruiser 165 I6 winterizing question

    Hi guys I have a 1975 I6 165hp mercruiser engine. I was wondering if there are just the 2 plugs to full to empty the water and to put the antifreeze in. I found one on the block and one on the manifold but have been told there should be 2 on the manifold. just wondering if anyone knows for...
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    mercruiser 165 overheating issue

    Hi everyone, i have a 1975 mercruiser 165 hp inline 6. The situation i am having is that when i go over 2600 rpm the motor overheats, if i slowdown or stop within a minute or 2 the temp goes right back down. I changed the waterpump/impeller in the outdrive last week. I am curious as to any...
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    Boat insurance Ontario for person under 25

    Just wondering if anyone knows any companies that will insure a boat for someone under 25 years old. I don't own a house to put the boat under and every company I have talked to won't touch me because of my age. I have a 1975 caravelle cuddy 19' with 165hp mercruiser. I have a survey but still...
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    Best rear anchor

    Hi everyone. I was wondering what everyone would recommend for a rear anchor for my boat. It is an older 19' fiberglass cuddy with 165 mercruiser. 98% of the time I am going to be boating in the north channel of lake Huron around manitoulin island. I bought a 14lbs danforth anchor for the front...
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    Worst boat you have owned / worst purchase

    Hey everyone. I was wondering what everyone else's worst boat purchase was and hoping I might feel a little better about mine. I bought 4 yes ago a 12' Peterborough (from what I am told) 2 person speedboat with I beleive 1967 evinrude lark motor 40 hp with electric shift for 800 bucks and...
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    Weight of 9.8 merc

    Hi everyone, jsut wondering if anyone would know what the weight of a 9.8 merc outboard would be. im looking at putting it on a zodiac and it is rated for 8hp and 65 lbs. Thanks for your input in advance kevin
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    1989 Suzuki dt4 specs

    Hi guys, my buddy has a Suzuki dt4 1989 that I want to buy for an inflatable boat. I was wondering if anyone had the specs on how much it weighs? Thanks in advance Kevin
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    Potential new zodiac owner

    Hi everyone. I bought my first real boat a month ago and was considering buying a zodiac to keep deflated in it and pump up when needed. I have found what seems to be a decent deal and wanted some opinions. It is a1999 cfr285 zodiac for 500$. I'm in northern Ontario so I realize that I am going...
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