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    Tire and rim swap

    I am getting rid of my '96 Winstar (scrap), have checked the bolt pattern and load ratings etc, and everything looks fine. Can I put the van tires and rims on the trailer? The van tires are almost new and I need to replace the trailer tires. As I said, the bolt pattern is then same, rim size is...
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    3 ltr merc hard start, run rich, stall at idle

    :confused:95 merc 3 ltr, aplha 1 EST ignition First the background... Purchased the boat in early Aug, used. Ran it a few times with no issues. Ran well, pulled well, idled well. Replaced tach, crossed wires and the boat wouldn't start (grounded out the coil = weak spark). Finally figured out...
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    No start, weak spark, lots of gas

    1995 rinker 180, 3ltr merc, alpha 1 I have searched the links and found all the suggestions for self diagnosis, which I will be performing shortly, but was wondering if this could be an issue. First, the story. Have used the boat as recently as 4 days ago with no starting issues, either hot or...
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    Opinions Wanted

    1995 Rinker 180 w/ 3ltr merc/Alpha1 The access holes under the bow cushions are small. I have owned and seen the new Bayliner 175's, which are about the same size, have an elongated access port. Can I/ should I/ would you take a skill saw and enlarge the holes to make them more user friendly? I...
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    Storage access modification.

    1995 Rinker 180 BR 3 ltr I/O Merc Alpha The storage access under the front bow cushions are rather small. The cushions themselves are a one-piece unit, one for each side. How much trouble would I cause by extending this access port by about another foot? It's all fiberglass, with no supports...
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    Imported a Spartan trailer

    I have imported a 1995 Spartan trailer into Canada, and am pretty confident that it will fail the inspection. The manufacturers plate is completely worn and cannot be read. Therefore, the serial # and manufactur date, as well as weight and tire size cannot be confirmed. How do I go about getting...
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    Did I make a mistake?

    Great forum guys, Keep up the good work! Just purchased (yesterday) a 1995 Rinker with a 3 ltr Merc with Alpha drive. Imported from US to Canada. Before buying, I started and ran the boat but did not drive, as the weather was terrible. Checked the oil, and all other levels, shifted into forward...
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