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    Newbie question: Anyone heard of Echo boats?

    I am shopping for a bowrider and will be looking at this on the weekend. I cannot find anything on the web about Echo. Is this make well-known? Thanks in advance.
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    Newbie Q on carb kits

    Sorry for the elementary question, but what exactly IS a "carb kit"? What's in it? What's different about the carbs on a boat motor that they require re-doing/re-building from time to time? How do I know when it's time? Finally, can one do this "kit" thing on one's own? Is it the kind of...
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    Newbie question on buying used boats

    Hello everyone: I have read as much as I can on the FAQ about what to look for, etc but have a few specific questions. I am looking at a 1980 Crestliner bowrider, 16' with a 1975 Merc 650. It will be my first boat and plan to use it for casual cruising in fresh water. I know it's a bit of a...
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    Newbie Q

    What the heck is a "muff"???
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    Newbie Q on cooling

    I have a 1965 vintage Merc 60 (6hp) and recently experienced a cooling failure and the motor overheated and stopped. Several times, actually. (My son was running it and didn?t know any better and the poor little thing was white hot) I replaced the impeller (which was found in several pieces...
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