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    Depth Sounder Questions

    I am gearing up to drop my first boat in the water finally. Being completely new to boating and on a smaller lake, I was thinking about a depth sounder. I understand that there are two different mounting options for the transducer. I am looking for any input or advice on either. I wanted to...
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    Sea Impeller with outdrive on or off?

    I am finishing up a bellows job, gimbal bearing, and trim senders. I plan to replace the impeller also. I was just wondering if I would be better off reinstalling the outdrive first or break down the outdrive while it is already off. I did not drain the oil yet and right now the outdrive is...
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    opinion on hull repair needed *pics inside*

    I purchased a boat a little while back and much to my dismay, I found a very worrysome gouge on the hull after getting it home. I am looking for any opinions on how bad this really is. My neighborhood pier is going to be installed this weekend and wanted to get this worked out before I drop...
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    Alpha 1 Water Inlet Dry Rotten/ Trim Sensor Replacement

    I just boat a 1988 Rinker 186 Captiva 4.3l. I noticed after I got it home that the water inlet hose connecting the outdrive to the transom is dry rotted very badly. I can see that it is dry rotted past the nylon braids. From what I gather, the entire outdrive needs to be removed in order to...
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    1987 1750 bayliner capri (newb)

    First of, completely new to boating. I am a 12 volt technician, I used to be a mechanic and am pretty mechanically inclined. I picked out this boat and have a deal pretty much tied up with the seller. I am looking for any advice anyone has to a first time boat owner. Anything specific to...
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