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    1987 Force 125 in for Surgery.

    Hello All, Its been a while since I posted here. But a friend came to me about a week ago and asked for my help. He was at the lake and his 125 started knocking at half throttle so he shut it down immediately and was towed in. Upon initial inspection there is a lot of side to side play in the...
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    1987 Force 125 in for Surgery.

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    Anyone need a good Powerhead for a Merc200 20hp

    EDIT: Sorry, slayer. Arranging or offering private transactions in the forums is not allowed. JB
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    Will this prop fit my motor

    Hey folks, A guy here at work has this prop for sale at a really good price. Its a Mercury Marine Trophy SS 4 blade 23 P. It came off a newer Merc 150. My motor is a 1991 175 Black Max non XR. The part number is 48-825938A45 23P. The prob doesn't have a hub in it so I will have to have one...
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    Props, Props, What Prop??

    Hello Again All, First I hope all of you are enjoying your summer!! Anyway I dont think I have enough prop on my motor. The boat is a 1991 Pro Craft 180 Combo (fish n ski) it weighs 1500 lbs (DRY) and is 18' 5" and has a 30 gallon tank. The motor is a '91 Mercury 175 Black Max (NON XR). The...
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    Tips on Custom Fitted Cover

    Hello Folks, I want to buy a new custom fitted cover for my newly aquired baby. Its a 1991 Pro Craft 180 Fish and Ski with a 175 Merc. I'm looking at the ones here on Iboats Westland and Endura Cover. Anyone have these covers? Do they fit well? Another thing will these covers go over the...
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    1991 175 Black Max oil injection disabled

    Hello Folks, I finally broke down and sold 2 boats and bought one Really nice fish n ski. Anyway the oil injection has been disabled, which is perfectly cool by me, I prefer it actually, but Sunday I took it out, and the fuel gage said EMPTY, so naturally I poured the oil in first. The tank...
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    1988 40hp Evinrude slow to plane

    Hello Folks, I just traded my aluminum jon for this 1988 Lancer fiberglass 14.6' bass style boat. The engine runs fantastic, but it takes the motor FOREVER to plane the boat off (even at full throttle), but once it does it'll fly. The prop thats on there is a 11 3/4 by 17, now this prop is...
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    Problem with Sea Doo Speedster

    Hello Folks, I just picked up a 1998 Sea Doo Speedster to play with this summer while I work on my other boat. It can't be all work and no play. This boat is the 16 ft. version and has the twin 110hp Rotax motors. Now I knew it had a small problem when I bought it so I got it on the cheap. I...
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    "BONDO" Brand Resin

    Hello, Anyone know anything about "Bondo" brand Resin. Is it non blushing? Autozone carries it readily and the website says its 34.99 a gallon! Which is a great price if thats accurate. I ordered 6 gallons of resin from Aero Marine, but I just figured if I needed to grab some real quick this...
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    Check this trailer out

    I saw this on ebay and I had to share, mainly check out the pics of the trailer and tell me what you see LOL...
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    Should Gluvit be on my Long list of things to buy

    Ok can someone give me the rundown on this Gluvit, I have read most of you speak highly of it, I'm just wondering is it something I need. Thanks Again, Shawn
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    What all fiberglass supplies do I need?

    Hello Again, What kind of fiberglass do I need to buy? And what kind of Epoxy etc. I'm doing the transom and a floor section, so far my stringers look good. I hear alot of talk about 1708 (who makes this??), fiberglass tape?? (what is this??). Please forgive me I am a complete NEWB when it...
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    Gear oil in u joint bellows

    Hey fellas, When I was removing my outdrive, I found a whole bunch of clean lower unit oil (gear lube) in the u joint bellows. I know it leaked in there when I changed the water impeller and filled it back up. So what do I need to replace?? Now that I have to do the transom I am want to do...
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    Can I Switch to ALPHA ONE?

    Hey fella's (and gals) Well if you don't read to boat resto forum, I have to replace the transom in my ole grady. I have already removed the engine and drive. But I was thinking when I go back together I would like to find and ALPHA 1. I know later year boats with the 470 came with the alpha...
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    Here we go! Grady White Rebuild

    Well just wanted to start a new thread for the unintentional Grady White Rebuild. I spent most of today removing the engine and drive, and labeling and disconnecting the wires. I did find out that I have hydraulic trim tabs which is cool with me. I only have one pic it was with my phone...
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    AARRRRRGHHH, Boats Who Needs Em!! Need Advice!!

    Well as you may know I bought a 21' Grady White Walk Around for 800.00 bucks with a tandem axel Galvanized Continental Trailer (2005 model) for 800 bucks. Well I checked the boat over the best I knew how when I bought it, I knocked around on the transom and as many stringers and engine mounts as...
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    LOTS of Mercruiser 470 Oil Filter Part Numbers

    The Original oil filter PN from Merc is 35-802885Q here is every thing that number crosses to now save your self some change. Fram: PH8873, PH 30, PH 13, PH5 (the ph5 and ph13 have anti drain back valves in the filter good feature for the 470) Sierra- 18-7824...
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    Don't buy a new Starter, just a tip

    As we all know these marine starters are expensive, I had mine rebuilt, for the tune of 75 bucks. Take it to a starter and alternator shop, he put all new parts in it and galvanized the inside of the case. Save yourself some money and support your local businesses!!!!
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    Sea Doo 130 hp engine, Torquey??

    Hello Everyone, I moved over here from the Inboard forum. I have an old jet boat (matter of fact the first jet boat) that the engine is now obsolete and I can no longer get parts for. I'm not concerned with originality just functionality. So I'm thinking of putting a 130 hp sea doo motor in...
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