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    Help Diagnosing carb vs ignition problem, 5.7 mercruiser

    Hi there, We bought a 1990 Tiara 2700 with the original 5.7 twin Mercruisers last year, which now has 1200 hours. Our STBD engine has developed a problem where once it runs for 20-30 minutes idling through the harbor it starts bucking at idle rpm in the marina and then stalls. Engine starts...
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    Avoid purchasing boat due to DP290 in Saltwater??

    Hi there, We were looking at a new to us boat, a 1988 Cobalt 21 BR with a AQ 271c engine which is backed by the Volvo DP 290 outdrive (its white with duo prop), 327 hours on the drivetrain. Its been a lake/trailer boat until the last 2 years when the current owners got it, restored it, did...
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    Project: Convert Top Storage to Ice Chest??

    Hey there, We have an old 1987 Chris Craft Scorpion 210 Bowrider and it has a flip up compartment for storing the old convertible top that we no longer use and I got the idea it make a neat cooler if it could be sealed up. Would be cool at the dock or anchored to have beer and wine in there...
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    How to you find Specs on older boat? 87 Chris Craft

    Hey there, We took over an older boat and its a bit frustrating trying to find out basic information such as how many gallons the gas tank holds, etc.. I'd really like to get a full specification breakdown on our boat, which is an 89 Chris Craft Scorpion 210 bowrider. How do I find the specs...
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    What size/spline steering wheel and replacement tips??

    Hey there, We have a 21' Chris Craft Scorpion 210 bowrider boat and the original steering wheel is in pretty ugly shape. I'm looking to rpelace it, but don't know what size the steering shaft is and what all i'll need. Am looking to install this one...
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    Free Boat: Shoudl I take It??

    Hi there, This may sound like a dumb question, but here goes. A neighbor friend has offered a boat to us for free that is supposed to run, but is very diirty and needs lots of love. its a 1987 Chris Craft Scorpion 210 and is docked in newport beach, ca harbor . Photo attached - my camera...
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    Help: Broken Windshield - How did it happen??

    Hi there, We are lease partners on a boat and received a call today that the windshield (walk-through) was broken upon removing the cover. I know 100% that it was not broken when we put the boat away last Sunday as I closed the window (gently) myself and noticed no cracks. Any idea how this...
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