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I just got a new to me 1975 Mako 191 with this motor. It was rebuilt by the shop that I got the boat from but I would love more info good or bad about this motor..
After giving up and counting my losses on my old projects I got a 1975 In great shape Mako 19 foot boat.
Here is my problem. There are no outlet spots on the side for a bilge outlet.
Am I just missing it or What......
If you buy a used boat from a private seller whats the 1st thing you would do or buy for it before you put it on the water?
There seem to be lots of used boats on the market these days craigs list ect. I really wonder what thing most people would get for their boat?
In my case I had my...
Is there a certain point that you know its time to give up on a boat project?
I have started two boat projects and they have both beaten me really badly.
In my case the time to give up was when I could not see an end to the project and all the deadlines I had set in my mind to be on the water...
I have noticed a large number of boats from the Houston, Galveston Texas area. That are for sale. A few state they were damaged in the storm. My big question is whould you take or make the leap of faith to buy a huricane boat?
I am at a point that I really wonder what I should do about my project boat.
Its been 1 minor Hurricane Humburto and 1 major Ike that my project has been through.
I have learned that Texas does not play when it comes to boat titles.
Here is where the boat stands and what I know it needs
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