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    What GPS for the old man?

    My father in law is a retired truck driver who loves navigating and driving trips etc. He's been boating for about 10 years and is up to a nice 21 foot Sea Ray. I finally have him convinced to get a marine GPS. He is 70+ and doesn't need a lot of complexity. No fishfinder or sonar needed...
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    aluminum bushings at rear engine mounts v6

    I am installing a V6 mercruiser engine. The rear mounts have aluminum bushings. Do these go under the washer under the bolt head or between the motor and rear motor mount? Does anyone have a diagram of this mount? Thanks for the help
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    Need advice on coupler replacement 4.3L Alpha I Gen II...

    My local guy has been has a good reputation and has quoted me $1400. He diagnosed the problem today and says it was probably not aligned properly when the PO had the engine rebuilt in 2006. I owe him $100 for his time today (dip it in the lake, run it, pull the drive). We are a busy family...
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    1976 Mercruiser no tilt/trim

    I am not a mechanic and know next to nothing (ok, nothing) about outdrives. My dad's old Cruisers with Ford 302 and Merc outdrive locked up in the raised position. I did a little research and based on input from seemingly knowledgable sources came to the conclusion one or both of the rams had...
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    Should I upgrade to a four barrel on a 4.3L?

    My 1992 Century Mustang II runs great. The engine was rebuilt in 2007, with flat top pistons, roller lifters but stayed with a 2barrel. The outdrive was replaced last year. I would like a little more top speed as I am only getting 40mph at 4600rpm with a MW 17P 3blade aluminum prop with a...
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    Help name our boat please!

    She's a 1992 Century Mustang II. Silver/black/white. Family boat for my wife and me and our three young boys. Our last name is Hansen. I like Hansen Hull but I'd be stealing that from my uncle whose race boats are all Hansen Hulls (over 200 built!). Century used to go by "the thoroughbred...
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    May need to replace 1992 Merc Alpha outdrive.

    I have a Alpha Gen 2 outdrive. Can I replace it with any year used Gen 2 outdrive or must I stay within a certain year range? Thanks!
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    Am I paranoid or what? 4.3L 2bbl fuel smell, acts flooded when hot, dipstick pops out

    Pretty much sum up my questions. When the '92 4.3L Merc 2bbl is shut down hot for a half hour or so, there is a fuel smell. Not strong mind you but just a faint fuel odor that I noticed. Then it needs to be throttled wide open to start when hot, as if flooded. It may start if this is not...
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    Checking timing on 4.3L Thunderbolt IV

    I would like to check the timing on my 4.3L new to me boat. What are the idle timing value? This is a 2barrel 1992 4.3L with Thunderbolt IV. When checking the total timing, what rpm should be used and what is the total timing value? Is your value to be added to the initial value for the...
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    Clever anchor deploying/storage like AnchorMate for Bowrider?

    I have a 19.5ft bowrider that usually has 3kids in it. The best place i have to stow the anchors, front and rear, is in the very front of the bow under the hinged seat cushion and under one of the jumpseats next to the I/O doghouse. Neither of these locations is easily accessible with the five...
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    Specs on my 4.3L? 1992 with a 1.84.

    My new to me 19.5ft 1992 Century Mustang II has a 4.3L mercruiser 2barrel in it. The boat runs great and seems to have good performance, a little slow on top maybe but with a 17P aluminum 3blade prop and a hydrofoil likely slowing it down a little 39mph seems kind of reasonable to me. It was...
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    Prop help, have the data now! 19.5ft bowrider with 4.3

    This is a new to me boat, runs great, very happy after one trip to the lake. Would like to get another 3 or 4 mph out of it. It is very smooth over waves and responsive compared to our old 1988 Sea Ray Seville 19' Bowrider wsith 3.0l. Just like riding on pillows compared to the harsh slap of...
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    New boat seems underpropped on paper...what is your experience?

    So I bought a new to me 1992 Century Mustang II 19.5' Bowrider. I have not run it enough to have a feel for the prop, but on paper it seems like I could easily go up in pitch. The loaded boat weight will be 3000lbs. The 4.3L v6 was rebuilt a few years back and the paperwork shows some go fast...
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    Any Century Mustang II owners out there?

    We just bought a 1992 model with a 4.3L Mercruiser. Rebuilt engine a few years ago. 19.5 ft long. Black and silver accents. Really love the lines of this boat. Anybody have experience with this boat, anything to share or parts for it? Could really use a fitted cover, a bimini top...
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    Looking to replace our boat...what do you think of these options?

    We have a 19' Sea Ray Sevillewith a 3.0l. Want a little more room for 8 and a little more power. Here's my bowrider options: 1990 SeaSwirl Syder 202 20', 5.0L omc, great exterior and mechanical, torn up seats. $4100 with a ton of accys 1991 FourWinns 190 Freedom (20'), 4.3L omc, good exterior...
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    How well does a 2000 19' Sylvan Spacedeck take waves? Any idea?

    Thinking of buying this deck boat without a motor currently on it, so I have no way of testing it, adding a 115hp outboard. It's a tri hull under a pontoon deck style boat. We also have a 18' Sea Ray Seville v-hull and for reference this is adequate in rough water for our use. I suspect the...
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    2000 Sylvan Spacedeck: How to determine what outboard motors will work?

    I tried this over on the Merc Outboard forum with no response. I am looking at buying this boat, no outboard on it, boat is rated up to 150hp. Dealer recommends a 115 Mercury since "the cables are for Merc". He states anything bigger requires hydraulic steering which the boat isn't setup for...
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    Advice on which outboar and why for a 2000 Sylvan Spacedeck 19?

    I am looking at buying this boat, no outboard on it, boat is rated up to 150hp. Dealer recommends a 115 Mercury. He states anything bigger requires hydraulic steering? Looking for general advice on what secondhand motors will be fitable. What shaft length do I look for? Can a Johnson or...
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    Oh boy, oil everywhere but the motor.

    First day out,cruised downriver a mile or so to our favorite boating spot on a lake. Parked for a couple hours to play with our kids, then out on the lake and opened up the 1988 3.0l four cylinder Alpha1. Shortly noticed an odd tapping sound like dry lifters, checked the oil pressure, zero...
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    What to get: Sunbird 18ft/115hp OB -or- Baja 21ft 200hp OB

    My sister and her husband with two young kids are shopping two 1992 model year boats, both in very good condition, both Johnson outboards. The Sunbird is an 18ft bowrider with the quiet rider 115hp motor ($4500obo), the Baja a 21ft bowrider with a 200hp outboard ($3400obo) in similar overall...
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