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    Used outboard purchase value

    JD Power had a boat motor valuation site. https://www.jdpower.com/boats/outboard-motors NADA might have something similar as well.
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    Where's My Drive Lube?

    Thanks Mark, I'm definitely going to pickup one of those grabber tools. I got a look at the bilge and it's dirty, oily, nasty down there, but just a coating. No way is there a quart of drive lube down there. I'm putting up a few pics. One shows the access to the engine bay. You'd think that...
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    Where's My Drive Lube?

    Hey Guys, I have a 2000 Doral with a 2000 Mercruiser 5.7 & Bravo III outdrive. I've had the boat a little over a year. The drive reservoir emptied out on me & I found it was bad. I got a new reservoir and when installing it I found a screw in the hose fitting. I'm guessing someone put that...
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    Shopping for New 9.9hp 4 Stroke Short Shaft

    I have decided to purchase a 15' 4" Gheenoe for fishing. It is rated for 10hp max, so I am shopping for an outboard. I've never owned an outboard, just a couple stern-drives. Being new to this style engine I am hoping you guys can provide me with some insight in making a good choice. I've...
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    2000 Doral 230 BR

    Hi fellow Doral owners, The wife and I just purchased a 2000 230 BR with a 5.7l mercruiser & bravo III. She (the Doral) runs great for her age and has a very smooth ride, lots of room too. Our previous boat was a '78 Galaxy 190 that would get airborne in a 4" chop - what a difference! We are...
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    Finding a Boat Inspector

    Hi everyone. First post here from an iboats forum n00b. I haven't own a boat for many years and the wife & I are getting back into it. I'm about to make an offer on a 2000 23' bowrider & want to hire an inspector to make sure there is no rot and the engine/outdrive are ok. How do I go about...
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