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    1993 4.3 engine winterization

    I know winterization has been beaten to death and there are many opinions and techniques employed for different boats and motors, but I am a newbie with a month old recent purchase of 27 year old Rinker Captiva 209 and today's 75 degree by day and 50 degree by night temps are turning tomorrow to...
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    Big day for 4.3 LX, full tune, compression, intermittent start problem solved and new thermostat.

    Hello all, I bought an 1993 Rinker Captiva last month with 4.3 LX and 4 barrel endelbrock carb alpha 1 gen II outdrive. Engine serial number 0F018261. I want to go through the boat and make sure things are right. I spent last couple days doing a ton of work and have some concerns, especially...
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    Overhauling old trailer and Greenball Tow Master Load range F ST225/75/R15 tires?

    I bought a 27 year old Rinker Captiva 209 few weeks back. Boat is in pretty good condition, but4300 pound single axle trailer was totally neglected with rusted out surge brakes, 10 year old Carlisle tires, and antique winch. I figure boat could weigh as much as 4500 pounds once I factor in...
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    Need prop advice for 93 Rinker Captiva 209 4.3 LX alpha gen II for high altitude

    Hello all. Newbie boat owner needing some advice on how to find good prop choice for both lake Powell at around 3500 ft and Lake McPhee at 6900 ft. Boat was being used at a 6000 ft lake and prior owner bought a new solas amita 14.8 X 17P prop this year. On test ride with 4 people at 6K...
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    replacing deck on 90 sea ray BR OB/few questions??

    Hello all, My friend is helping me replace the decking on my sea ray 180 BR. Decking on top of the gas tank area was warped up some and we removed all the decking up to the console. good news is the warping was due to over expansion of the foam and not wet rot of the wood so we determined that...
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    need help with engine identification

    Hello, I just bought my first powerboat and am not sure on the engine and am a bit confused trying to id it. It is a 150 HP v6, 2 stroke, carbed,merc w/ serial number 0G541105. The PO told me it was a 1997 engine which had a full powerhead rebuild in 2005 ($2800 of reciepts). Just trying to...
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