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    Help, New boat, Merc 4.3 operating temperature

    Hi, I just got a new boat, it has the merc 4.3 engine. The dash temperature gauge is reading 180, is this normal? When I launched I started the boat with the out drive up but immediately lowered the drive. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Help! Buying new boat, 2009 Crownline 180 BR or 2008 FOUR WINNS H190

    2009 Crownline 180 BR, 4.3 Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha, Bimini top, similar as below $19999.00 2008 FOUR WINNS H190, Save $$$ on this year end closeout! 1 ONLY PRICE. $19,999 This boat comes with a 4.3 Volvo 190hp, Ocean Blue accent color with silver stripe, drivers flip up seat bolster, walk thru...
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    Advise on boat purchase

    Hi, I'm thinking of a new boat. The Arrowglass Puma trihull has been fun as my first boat, but now I would like something better, so... What do you think of these: 2005 Glastron SX 195 5.0 Volvo out drive with only 55 hrs (seldom used boat) $14000.00 New 2009 Glastron 170 SSV Bowrider w/...
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    Help On Prep and Painting

    Hi, I used rattle can paint (spray white enamel) on my 16' fiberglass boat. I found a good deal on Perfection (white) and Brightside (blue). For prep do I need to remove the old paint (if so how?) or is sanding and a prime coat O.K.? Thanks!
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    Is this good buy 1996 Wellcraft Excel 1950SS Ski Boat - $7999

    Hi, I'm thinking of buying this boat, a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 1950SS Ski Boat - $7999 , check out the Craigs List post (http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/1033036318.html) and tell me what you think. I will be using this in the Northwest lakes. Some of my questions: How good is this boat on...
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    Help me decide on a truck to buy?

    I'm looking at two trucks: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Engine: 5.3L V8F 4WD Towing Package 4 door 25k miles $18k or 2006 Toyota Tundra small v8 Towing Package 4 door 18k miles $21K I live in Wa. state and towing 15.5 ft. Arrowglass puma with trailer approx 2000 lbs. Going over some tough...
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    87 f150 and Washington state passes

    I'm new to boating, I have a Arrowglass puma with a Evinrude 90, the boat engine and trailer weights approx 1400~1700 lbs. I'm towing with a 87 F150 302 ci v8 4by4 drive. My question is should the engine temperature gauge reach 80% of maximum when going up the passes. What tests on the cooling...
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