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  1. Grub54891

    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    Well true, but it still cut's out the spark momentarily so it'll come out of gear?
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    Slow leak from top cap plate of Bravo 1

    I had to fiddlemonky with one of those once. IF I remember correctly, that hole you are pointing to does get oil in it. That's IF I remember correctly.....
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    Mercruiser 4.3 keeps burning ignition coil

    your lower shift cable is either wore out, or mis-adjusted. It's sticking in the kill the ignition mode.
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    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    Open ended question! My newest boat is a 1985, My oldest is a 1977. Both are still ok, just not as pretty as they used to be. Depends on many factors. Life of a boat is generally 15 years, Most of the time the motors don't need overhaul, unless they were abused. Never touched my motors besides...
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    I'll say it again. dremmel out the crack, Clean well, jb the crack and smooth it with wet fingers. Dab a rag on the surface to give it the cast look, and paint. I've done this repair, and it does work.
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    I/O Exhaust Riser life in Fresh Water environment

    1983 140. never replaced the risers. Never touched most anything other than regular maintainence since I've owned it, 10 years.
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    Snapped screws in carb...

    Ya know, I have come across a couple over the years that have locktite-Red- on them. UGH. I don't know what people are thinking when they use that in a un-needed situation. The worst I've had to do was use blue on one of mine for the bottom plate that kept coming loose.
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    Snapped screws in carb...

    Imho, when I find that situation, the carb is more than likely corroded in other way's also. You may not be able to see the damage in those tiny ports, but rebuilding may not cure running issues. I know replacement is expensive but sometimes it's the only option.
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    Slow leak from top cap plate of Bravo 1

    It's not going to hurt putting the perfect seal on there. I'd pressure check now as it will give you all winter to address any issues if they crop up
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    Battery storage in parallel?

    I make sure they are fully charged unhook and leave them in the equipment. If they fail in the spring they were at the end of their life anyway.
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    Gas tank size

    As big as you can fit without getting in the way. However, depends on how long you are staying out, and what you are doing.
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    Thanksgiving preparation?

    The wife has been getting stuff. I've been to busy to even get out bowhunting! I hope to get out rifle hunting.....
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    5/8 water tube or 3/4

    Bravo?
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    :rolleyes::unsure:
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    See post number 6.
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    I pull my pontoon 20 miles each way twice a year. 1999 Jeep grand cherokee. It's not that heavy to begin with.
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Yup! I totally agree! lol
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Once towed a 9-n tractor on a flatbed 20 miles with a ford tempo. Never doing that again, 20mph max......yeah I was stupid....
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    Replacement sailboats cabinets

    Custom built. Most boats don't have replacement stuff like that.
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    Random

    Whatever happend to volenteering? lol
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