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    Hydrofoil

    Doing research on hydrofoils. I know the purpose, quicker plane, better fuel, lower rpm, etc... however is there any difference between any of them? I have a 01 mercruiser 135HP 3.0L and I see that some on ebay range from $1 - a lot $$$. Are some plastic? I am assuming a metal one is better...
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    Changed alternator belt, now see leak

    First off motor is in an 01 rinker 180, it is mercruiser 3.0L 135HP i/o. I changed the alternator belt last night because there was a little wear/chunk out of the belt. While I was there I also changed the power steering belt (i think that is what the belt was for, its in front opposite side...
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    What to check before going out on the water

    What are some things that should be checked before you go out on the water for the day? Do you check oil, etc? What else needs looked at, inspected, checked before you go? Also, when boating (in PA, w/ 18' bowrider), I am on a river and I just want to review/ask what is all needed to comply...
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    replacing factory stereo w/ kenwood CD

    So I am replacing the factory stereo (cassette player) head unit in my boat (01 rinker 180). I have a kenwood kdc-516s from an old car I had. The wire harness in the boat has black, red, and 2 wires per speaker (2 speakers) for a total of 6 wires. From the kenwood, I took the black and put it...
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    Anyone ever put car stereo in boat?

    The boat has an old cassette player. I have a kenwood cd player from an old car. Is it possible to swap them? the cassette player is in the dash on passenger side behind the plastic cover. Whats the difference? Does the stereo really get wet from splash? I boat on a river and wakes are not...
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    Rubber boot under outdrive?

    What is the rubber corrugated looking rubber boot under the outdrive? This isnt from my boat but a pic I found on the net. I did notice that mine is a little dried out and starting to crack.
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    GM Vortex Engine

    Interested in a boat that has a GM Vortex (4.5L 190 HP) engine. Never heard of this. Just wondering everyone's thoughts on this. It is in a 2000 four winns 180. It has just over 120 hours on it. How many hours are to be expected from this engine? Is that a lot? Thanks ahead of time.
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    Found a boat, what do you think? HELP!

    Ok, So I found a boat that I am interested in. It is an '01 Rinker 18.5' open bow. The girl says it has less than 50 hrs on it. She bought it new and says she kept up with the maintenance on it (I am going to ask for papers). She said that the occasional tubing or skiing took place but for...
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    Buying a boat

    Im sure its been covered a million times, but I didnt seem to find what Im looking for. When buying a used boat, what are things to look for? I know I want a bow rider with an inboard motor. After that??? How many hours are too many for a boat? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated...
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    Sharing a boat

    My cousin seems interested in going in on the purchase of a boat. does anyone share a boat? pros cons to that. i mean he is family in all and I trust him completely but has anyone had bad/good experiences with this?
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    NOOB has questions about starter boat

    Ok, so I am completely new to boats. I have never owned a boat nor have really known a lot of people with boats. I live literally within walking distance to a great river with lots of boaters. I know people who have boats but not well enough to ask them to take me out. I am planning on...
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