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    Need new prop

    Hi all- I've got a 48 78120 A40 19P on my '95 Rinker 180 3.0. Unfortunately the prop has seen better days. I bought the boat last year (my first boat :D). Motor runs good but wot only gets me to 4100-4200RPM @ about 39-40mph (which I don't think is too bad). I'm wondering if changing...
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    help- big crack in outdrive... how much will this cost me - follow-up

    Hi All- I wanted to follow up with you all- since i received so much help. As some may recall, I bought a used boat and shortly after (but just before a planned vacation) found that the gimbal ring was cracked through at one of the trim sensors. Below is a link to the original thread -with...
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    steering under load - question from a newbe

    Okay- for those not familiar with my situation- about 3 weeks ago I bought a 1994 Rinker 180 w/3.0L. While getting it all cleaned up prepped for my upcoming vacation I discovered that the gimbal ring was cracked through at the driver-side trim hinge point. After spending two weeks...
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    help- big crack in outdrive... how much will this cost me

    So as I continue to clean my new/used boat (see other posts for pics), I came across this! Its the trim pivot point. Ugh! Is it possible to buy and replace just this part- or do I need to be looking for a whole outdrive? It's an Alpha1 3.0 LX.
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    Reattaching upholstered side panels

    Hi all- I'm rebuilding two of the upholstered side panels in the bow seating area of the boat I just picked up last week. Unfortunately the wood backing was completely rotted out- almost nothing holding them on. The vinyl is in good shape so I'm able to reuse. My question is, once I finish...
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    Pics of my new (used) boat

    Picked it up last week. 1994 Rinker 180 with a merc 3.0. Spent the weekend cleaning the carpets (which thankfully look new now), motor (also look new again) and a bit of gel-coat correction (much more of this to come- should get the 3M restorer/wax later today). Still need to fix the...
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    so I ordered the 3M restorer & wax product - will it work?

    I'm wondering if it will make the top surface of my new (used) 94 Rinker shine. As it stands now, the white gelcoat surfaces have a chalky look to them. I'm asking if it will work because I was a bit eager to get start getting it cleaned up and used some auto polishes- along with a magic...
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    1994 Rinker 180 Classic

    Hi all. Sorry for all the questions. I'm heading out to look at a 1994 Rinker 180 Classic with a 3.0 Merc I/O in about an 90mins. Motor is new- with just 20 hours on it. The interior is supposed to be in pretty good shape- but clean. So we'll see what that means. In terms of mid-90's...
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    Wellcraft 4.3L 175HP - is this a solid config

    Hi all- I'm considering a 1988 Wellcraft with a 175HP V6 - I've gathered that this is Merc 4.3L (no?). Is it possible that it's an OMC? per my other posts here recently, this would be my first boat. I want to make sure I'm getting into something that's got plenty of parts available in the...
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    15-20 year old boats - realistic hours

    Hi quick question- when looking at used boats, whats a normal/good number of hours per year I should be looking for- or does it matter? Is there a rule of thumb? Should I focus more on the condition and appearance of the boat rather than hours. The boats I'm looking at are mostly in Ohio...
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    Upsides/downsides of Jet Boats

    Hi all- As I continue my pursuit of a nice used boat- I'm wondering how the Sea Doo and Yamaha jet boats compare to regular I/O's. There is a 20ft 2001 for sale near me. I'm guessing they are more expensive to repair/maintain than an std i/o but not totally sure. Most that I've seen like...
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    Looking at an older Four Winns tonight- tips?

    Hi all- first, I'm a brand new member - and new to boats for that matter (so be easy on me:-) I'm looking at a fairly old boat later today. It's a 1985 Four Winns Marquise. Pretty small- but at this point it's about the right price. From the photos, it appears to be in very good shape...
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