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    New prop help pulling a skier?

    I am looking at a boat with a 3.0L 140 hp mercruiser inboard and I want it to be able to pull me (175lbs) sking slalom. The owner (220lbs) says it doesn't have enough pop to get him up slalom. I like the boat but want to be able to ski slalom. My question is will changing props give the boat...
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    Best Vinyl bimini top brands?

    Lots of them out there and vinyl comes from low quality to very high quality. first how do you tell the difference between low and high quality vinyl tops and who makes the best vinyl tops?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bob
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    Johnson 48hp rough idle & smokes......normal?

    My 1985 Johnson 48hp 2 cylinder always has shaken a little in idle and smoked. The dealer I bought it from last year said this is normal for a 2 cylinder Johnson. Is this true? <br />Seems to run good otherwise. <br /><br />Bob
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    Delco Voyager M24MF as a starting battery?

    I just bought this battery and now I'm wondering if I bought the right battery for what I need? I want to use it as a starting battery as well as to run my fish locator and boat lights. This is a deep cycle and the specs say its a starting/accessory battery. Some say I need a marine cranking...
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    Marine battery charge slowly drops

    I have a delco marine battery that takes a charge to around 13 volts. Over the course of a few days that charge has dropped to 11.5 volts(It had sat all winter without a charge). Normal? Should I recharge it again? Should it hold at 12.5 + or do they discharge continuously over time?<br /><br...
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    What to look for in a Bimini top?

    I want to be able to use the top with my boat moving a speeds. What specs do I need to look for in a top as to withstand speeds and not have it break apart?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bob
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