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    Where's all the Inland Empire Ca boaters??

    Hi Well like the old song says no man is his own island... looking for any boaters who like to work on their boats and just hang out I have a 24 custom cuddy cuiser merc 5.7 I/0 needs some work like they all do! I live in redlands been in boating for about three years now. Take care Duane
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    question on new boat handling and performance

    Hi, Well finally got this used boat ready to hit water my first boat purchase was a 19ft bowrider with a outboard now the other boat is a 24ft deep V cuddy crusier my question is I will still be in freshwater but any other owners had a noticeable difference in handling and performance? the...
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    Merc 5.7 260 I/O relaibility?

    Hi, on my second boat is this carburated engine reliable? I know fuel injection is great technology but is this a keeper? What is the perspective? Thanks
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    Any boaters from Inland empire Southern cal

    Looking for fellow boaters to go to some local lakes maybe camp do some fishing and work on our boats, on my second boat now have a 24 ft I/0 cruiser. take care Duane
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    Merc 5.7 260 question

    Hi, where do the exhaust ducts connect to? What is the standard size for this engine, new to sterndive setup had a old outboard before what is the proper procedures in startup to vent these boats and cruising?? Thanks alot Duane
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    who sells bunk guide rails for 3x5 double axle trailer?

    Ok, Here is the problem bought a new used boat a 24Ft cuddy about 6,000lbs with a double axle trailer the problem is I did not notice on the trailer only had one guide rail on each side but only the metal beam not bunks or anything, so here is my dilema having custom rails bulit would be...
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    can this truck pull it?

    just bought a 24 cuddy cabin cruiser with a dual axle trailer got a good deal on it, the previous owner said total weight about 6,000? the trailer has surge brakes. my problem is I have a half ton truck rated at about 6300lbs total, non 4x4 and no trailer package on it the motor is a 5.4 V8...
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    any Boaters heading to Shasta Ca?

    Hi just bought a used 24' crusier cuddy I/O merc 5.7 260 and want to go to lake shasta I'am a pretty seasoned boater but first big boat, love boating I would take my girlfriend anyone from southern california want to go up? I live in redlands maybe mid to late september. Take care Duane (trip...
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    Has anyone heard of "Cruiser Inc boats"?

    Hi, just got a new boat well used a 87' with a merc 5.7 sterndrive it has a cuddy cabin the question is how relaible are they? Does anyone know any history of this company couldn't find anything about them on the internet hope I made a good choice. Thanks much Duane by the way it says smith...
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    new to forum question on merc 5.7 sterndrive

    Hi does anybody give me some advice on a merc 5.7 260 sterndrive engine how reliable are they? are there any concerns on this engine what is the best way to make this engine last a long time. Thanks much Duane
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