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    Alpha One Maintenance and Repair pics inside.

    Ok so I posted regarding an oil leak on the drain at the bottom of the outdrive. So being that I just want to be safe rather than sorry out in the middle of nowhere I wanted to do as much as I could to the outdrive to be more confident about taking trips out with the family. So here is where...
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    Please help me identify the outdrive- pics inside

    Hello all. I have a new one for you. this is my first mercruiser setup and I don't really know what I'm looking at. I need to get parts for this outdrive and don't really know which mercruiser it is. All help is appreciated. reason for new parts is that there is an oil leak at the...
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    PLEASE! Help me decide buying ither - 70skipjack24 fb or 83wellcraft 24fisherman

    So here is the story and Ill be posting pictures as soon as I download them from the camera. I'm looking into two boats that are for sale... 70 skipjack 24' Fb. With no engine or outdrive. it had a 305 with an OMC. Needs interior, new wiring and new engine and patch the transom for a new...
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    Own 85 searay 19' 302ford/Volvo 280outdrive. Looking to upgrade. Any thoughts??

    Like I said, I have a 85 sea Ray cuddy with recent port and polished heads with stainless valves. Totally love the boat. But I'm looking to upgrade to a 20 footer fisherman with cuddy or walk around. I only have about 8k to spend. Any thoughts on the ideal pacific ocean worthy family fishing...
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    Wellcraft 1980 24 foot fisherman walk around. Should I buy it $1,900???

    Ok guys here is a possible purchase that I need help with. There is a 1980 walk around with a gm 350 and a Volvo 280 out drive for sale. It's seating on a galvanized surge brakes not working tandem trailer. Interior needs redone. And engine needs rebuilt. Is it worth it. I'm driving 40 miles...
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    Can a ford 302 with volve penta be swapped for a GM350.

    Hello all, I just noticed that my oil is milky after running the engine for 10 min with a hose adapter. I saw an oportunity for a GM350 that was with a Alpha one and I was wondering if its worth the trouble. I know is more HP but do I have to replace more than just the engine to make the...
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    Lets try it again with more pics. I need to ID engine. Please.

    Hello all, Ok so the story goes; Just bought a 85 Sea Ray Seville with what seems to be a ford??? and a Volvo Penta combo. I need to ID the boat please some help. Thanks
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    Please help me ID this engine on my boat : ) Pics inside.

    Hello all, I feel like a bad parent who forgot what day his kid was borne. But I my defense this is my first boat and I am eager to learn all the info I can. For one I just really need to Id the engine. Here is what I do know. Outdrive is a Volvo Penta. This combo is on a 1985 Sea Ray...
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    Whats the best choice for prop on 85 Sea Ray Seville??

    Hello all, I was lucky enough to recently get a 1985 Sea Ray Seville in really good condition for a killer price. Now I am trying to just do a general tune up before heading out to sea. I plan to make the investment and get a SS prop and keep the one that it has as a back up. any...
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