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    are these gel coat cracks or something more serious? (pic included)

    put it this way - if i had to scrap the boat and sell the trailer, it would still be very profitable. But i would like the boat. im just not financially at risk with it. id like to put the financials of the deal aside. like for the 4th time, im safe on that front. i wish to talk about the actual...
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    are these gel coat cracks or something more serious? (pic included)

    I will not probably back out of the deal because for the price im getting it for, the double axle galvanized trailer would sell for double my price im paying for everything if i had to scrap the boat, but im looking for real opinions on what it is if possible rather than just if you would run or...
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    are these gel coat cracks or something more serious? (pic included)

    Looking to buy a 1986 sea ray sundancer 268 twin 4.3Ls off a guy where everything looks right, hes showed me great pics of everything, but he sent me one pic (below) of the transom and says these are just gel coat cracks and the transom is solid. i've not seen gel coat cracks like this before...
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    thank you. i could not!
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    thanks for such a detailed reply. did you notice any issues trolling where it would wander side to side rendering you constantly having to correct the steering? or was it mostly straight
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    Short story - I have a 18ft bowrider that is a hybrid fishing machine that i like, but it doesnt promote the family to engage in boating as we are on lake erie or lake ontario (we trailer to both). the swells can be big etc. But i don't care to drive up north to use the trolling motor anymore...
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    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    Amen to this brother. I have a 5 blade prop to compensate
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    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    This looks like a dream to work on. i would rather a doghouse as well with jumper seats that i can fold up for more fishing room as I have rod holders on the gunnel by the sunpad that can be hard to get to as well as having to climb over everything to net a fish for my inside rods, but i feel...
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    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    i love this idea im really happy i made the post now. not sure if your boats in storage, but would you have any more pics available of this where you can show the situation without the cushons on or just more of the project in general? I'm really curious.
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    Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included)

    2002 1810 starcraft 4.3L. Really struggling with working on the engine in my boat for pretty much anything. Plugs are near impossible, oil filter is pretty hard to get to, etc with my bench seat in. not a overly nimble small guy. I've read people really prefer the bench seat to the doghouse...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    are you okay?
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    reliability is "so so" with it. i thought it was fantastic until this season when i had some gunked up oil get in between a valve train lifter and cause some problems. getting the oil out of it properly is a pain which makes oil changes less "crisp". always have to battle getting all the oil...
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    Aftermarket Mercruiser parts, What are you using???

    so many replies, so few real answers. https://www.sterndrive.cc/ you're welcome
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    i do like the idea of the bags to pop up the rpms a bit but honestly, seems like more to manage than just using the minn kota's autopilot to get rid of the wander side to side. i would have no room to net the fish probably too. *Just* in gear (no throttle) gives me a perfect 2.5mph which is...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    This is the current setup. it just occured to me that i did not mention - i do have a trolling motor. 2025 terrova 80lb 60"
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    with the trolling, i put 52 hours on it this summer. i feel like thats not bad. probably did 6-7 trips but intend to do triple or quadroople that next year
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    I have a myriad of props. but i stick with the high-five 5 blade stainless beleive it or not. its the only thing that can get my heavy boat on plane under load in less than 5 seconds. you'd think that it would be too much grip to troll slow enough, but if i just click it into forward, its...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    its a great question. you think this would be the logical scenario and i tried it. i got a brand new 80lb thrust motor this year and yes i can run at 2.5mph on setting 10......for about 30-45 minutes until it only lets me go 1.6mph. and the reason for that i learned is called the peukert effect...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    Got into trolling this summer pretty heavy on Lake Erie. I have a 2002 starcraft 1810 bowrider with a 4.3L merc in it. I was using the big motor just barley in gear, then my front mounted trolling motor on autopilot (on 3 setting) to combat the hull wobble to keep it locked in a straight line...
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    Steering Wheel Slop – Helm Unit Worn Out? (2002 Bowrider, 4.3L Merc) - Pics/Vids included

    im going to try this lol thats huge good job
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