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    6 lug wheels

    Im looking for a trailer for my 22'7" boat that weighs 3500lbs, it's only gonna travel side roads for a distance of 4 miles once in spring and once in fall. I found a single axle that has the length and has a 6 bolt lug pattern and 15" wheels with a total of 24 rollers, seller says it had a...
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    winterizing ???

    I have a 1988 Cobalt with a Merc 260(350 GM) and will be winterizing for first time. The owners manual of the day says to empty fuel tank and store, I read lotsa posts here saying fill tank and use stabilizer. I know gas line components have changed(rubber hoses), fuel formulations have changed...
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    More prop advice

    I know there is gentleman here willing to give expert advice but at this time I don't have all the info he needs(gear ratio will have to wait for fall haul out). But in general I have a very heavy cobalt (avg. wt 3800lbs) with a 350 v-8 270HP and a 14.5x19 prop, this prop is not factory...
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    hydraulic ??

    My boat has a hydraulic lift for the engine cover, as the ram comes out of the cyclinder I can watch it wobbling as it comes out. Does anyone know if this can be fixed with a seal kit? new cylinder needed? any idea where to get parts? Thanks
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    Beaching a boat

    After just now acquiring my first boat can anyone tell me all the whys and hows of beaching. I want to beach the boat and work on shoring up my dock so it could be a few days project. it's a 22 ft bowrider with 350 i/o engine. Thanks
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    parts for older boat.

    Just acquired a 22ft cobalt and am looking for some parts, local dealer can't help. Does anyone know dealers carrying NOS or maybe salvage guys. Looking for a seat track and sliders for captains chair. Thanks
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    hydraulic tab questions

    Im looking at buying a cobalt bow rider and believe the tabs are not working. The boat has the original cobalt installed tab switches plus owner added Bennett smart tabs sysytem which he acknowledges does not work(no power indication at all). The cobalt installed system I can hear run but the...
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    outdrive ??

    I'm looking at a boat with 350 merc marine engine and merc outdrive, I noticed at the very top(head) of the outdrive where it is kinda squarish there are two "cap plugs" on right and left side of o/d, there appears to be a amount of "silicone on these plugs, is this normal or should I be...
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    trailer reqirements for used boat

    i just purchased a 88 cobalt 22'6 bow rider with weight of 3800 lbs and would like to start shopping for trailer, have several ??? 1) can i find a single axle? any advantage to double axle? 2)what do i need to look for that would be needed on my particular boat? any tips and info appreciated. thanks
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    overweight trailer

    I have a very good condition single axle roller trailer rated at 2500lbs, I'm looking at a boat that has average weight of 3800(according to manu). What would you think of using that trailer for this boat, the circumstances would be one local trip of 5 miles to drop off in spring and haul out in...
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    Looking at 23 BR

    Im looking at a 88 23br with 350 mercury marine engine, the boat seems quite large and heavy and was just wondering about if the engine would be sufficient for waterskiing and tubing. Any other considerations particular to this boat I should check. Overall it's nice cosmetically. Thanks
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    parting out century mustang

    email for parts, bow rider, good glass, lots of hardware and the 470 merc motor, wanna get this done quick, chance to get all the little bits you have ben wanting. Thanks
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    hard pull

    I have a johnson JRCED30 o/b recently I removed the pull starter and flywheel and it took quite a bit of banging to finally remove the flywheel after having a puller attached for many days. I have now reassembled the motor and the pull cord is very difficult to use, feels like hydro locked, I...
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    starter replacement

    anybody replace a starter on a 1999 205 sei with v8 volvo penta drive. Simple bolt out and on? ball breaker job? starter price? Looking at this for purchase. Thanks
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    Starter replacement.

    Hi, I'm looking at a Larson B/r 20 with volvo penta v-8(seller does not know engine size), she states it needs a new starter, Im a pretty good auto mechanic but this would be my first boat, how hard would it be to replace starter? is it a driveway job? engine need to be lifted? I would be...
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    Bottom painted boat?

    I'm looking at a 18 b/r that has been bottom painted, i read some cons about that. Im moving the boat to a fresh water lake with no intention of painting anymore. Will that be a mistake, any future problems? how to remove paint altogether? It's only a total investment of 4K for my first boat so...
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    Seating questions?

    I'm looking at a Sea Ray 180 b/r with 175hp v6 engine. I want to use it for skiing and fishing. The boat has the optional aft sun platform. It looks like you lose a lotta space with this arrangement, 2 capt and 3 on the bench. Is this gonna get kinda crowded? The cockpit area seems very...
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    What makes a marine engine?

    I'm just getting involved in boating and know that the basic blocks are GM or others major auto manufacturers but what then makes it marine? I know auto engines spend most of their life at relatively low RPM and boats are just the opposite, so why should a GM block and pistons perfrom well under...
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    Cobalt buyer ???

    Hi, Im a newbie on this forum and would like to ask some questions. Looking at a Cobalt and I think the seller does not know much about boat. The ad says "1986 19ft cobalt b/r "but after studying the pics and cobalt website it appears he has a condurre and according to website was not...
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    Black boat questions??

    Hi, Im new to boating and this forum and want an opinon on something. Im looking at a black boat with tan interior, looks good but don't really see that many and wondering if there is a reason for not seeing that many, too hot to touch in summer? any experiences?
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