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    1974 Montauk

    Just found this boat today and I have a few questions ( I'll post pictures tomorrow ) Hairline cracks are prevalent on the decking - can a new coating of ? cover and seal all these cracks ? Several hold down clips for the Bimini have pulled out and also 1 of the anchoring screws for the swim...
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    1984 - 120 Mercruiser - Choke problems

    Yellow metal ticket on the Carb reads - Mercruiser MCM 120/140 - 1389-8490 this is a 2 barrel carb. Some quick back ground on this boat - had been sitting for 6 years - Boat had been properly stored by it's previous owner. I removed the old stabilized gas, put in fresh gas & STP cleaner &...
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    1984 Merc I/O - 120 - Best way to start up

    but no problems as the Motor Fired right up
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    2006 135 Optimax - best way to ad

    a temp & oil pressure gauge? I know that this engine has a temp & oil alarm, but I would like to ad a temp & oil pressure gauge. Any help would be appreciated. Sonny
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    2003 - 200L Merc Carb A Review

    from someone who might know about this outboard Does it have plenty of power to run an 2250WA with Hard Top? Is it a screamer or doggish? Is it dependable & economical to run or a maintenance nightmare> Regards Sonny
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    03-2250 WA Capecraft - Anyone Know

    About these boats or this particular model? Boat has a Heavy Duty Custom Made HardTop - 200 Merc (Carb) - nice trailer - enclosure canvas & curtains - comes with gps - radio - furuno fish finder - northstar chart plotter - humming bird fishfinder - cd/radio Boat has almost 200 hours & has spent...
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    Good Question ?

    Looking at a 2004 Trophy 1802 with a 125 Merc saltwater outboard - has full canvas enclosure - radio - fishfinder - 2 electric cannon downriggers - also has a full Bimini that attaches to the stern of the boat providing stand up protection - has around 100 hours - 1 senior owner - offered at...
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    Advice Please - 2004 - 1802 Trophy

    with the 125 Merc Saltwater Outboard - For those that have this boat - is this model made with no wood in the transom & floors? How does this motor perform? How does the hull perform? What does the coast guard sticker indicate for passenger load & weight? Boat has 2 batteries with charger & a...
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    1995 24 ft Wellcraft Excel

    I am looking to purchase this boat - comes with a 200 Johnson Ocean Runner Outboard. In checking the Wellcraft site - I do not find any 1995 Excels listed - Appears that the 238 Coastal boat is very close in a match. Did Wellcraft have any issues with this model? Appears only made for a short...
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    1995 200 HP Johnson Ocean Runner - Any

    Issues with this outboard & this particular year? Are the Newer ones greatly improved? I assume this would be a 2 stroke? Is the oil system reliable? - is there a way to add a additional warning system or alter the current system to be fail safe? Is this a great powerful running motor? I would...
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    Thoughts Please -

    May go look at a 93 - 2200 SL Chaparral - 5.7 Merc with probably a Alpha Drive. Boat looks very clean from numerous pictures emailed to me. Person selling is second owner. Boat always kept stored with cover. Has new Bimini & new cockpit cover. Trailer has new bunks, carpet & hardware. Bottom...
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    This could be the one -

    1988 Sportcraft Offshore 27 foot. Powered by a 350 Hp (454) Crusader coupled with a Borg Warner Velvet Drive. Boat has just been re-done completely in Imron coating & appears new! Has newer camper top enclosure & seats have been redone. Total hours are 650. A 1 owner meticulous maintained...
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    Used Boat Advice **

    Looking a a 1987 Chaparral 19'6" - Appears by the picts to be like new always stored inside etc. Power is a Merc 4cylinder 3.7 liter - appears by the pictures that it also has it's own cooling - ie radiator cap - I know the boat name is respected - but the power plant seems under sized - is...
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    Opinions Please

    Looking at a 1982 - Bayliner 22' Trophy with a hard top. Has just had the bottom professionally redone * has 4 batteries with 2 switches * newer fish finder - radio - compass & some cool exterior spotlights. New shift cable - new impeller - new bellow boot & U joint - has live wells with new...
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    Someone with Experience

    Hello all - wondering if anyone would know if a Volvo - AQ 125 with a 270 outdrive is a good reliable power plant? I know that power will be under, given that this power train is in a 22 foot boat.But I'm not looking to go fast & I gotta believe that this 4 cylinder is very economical on fuel...
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