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    Need some advice on "NO START" troubleshooting 5.7 MerCruiser

    99 Hurricane 232 deckboat w/ 5.7 MerCruiser I bought the boat from original owners early this year. Very well maintained boat. I have all service records. New motor was installed last year and only has roughly 30 hrs on it. We had it out one month ago. Ran it for 2 days without any issues...
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    Impeller....again?

    Just had my water impeller replaced 2 weeks ago. Old one was bad. The mechanic verified everything was working fine after the install, and I was there to verify good water pressure coming out of the peep hole, no lights, warnings, etc. Fast forward 2 weeks......the boat hadnt been touched...
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    Force 125 o/b, need help before maiden voyage

    Picked up a 87 VIP Vision with a Force 125 o/b 2 weeks ago. It sat for 2 yrs. Previous owner stated he did add stabil to fuel before storage. Engine fired right up when I looked at it before purchase. Seemed to have a miss and fuel leaking from carb/carbs. I'm not boat savvy, but...
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    Help me get the 87 Force 125 back on the water

    Picked up a 87 VIP Vision with a Force 125 o/b 2 weeks ago. It sat for 2 yrs. Previous owner stated he did add stabil to fuel before storage. Engine fired right up when I looked at it before purchase. Seemed to have a miss and fuel leaking from carb/carbs. I'm not boat savvy, but...
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    New boat project, wood repair

    Greetings from Tx! Just bought an 87 VIP Vision this weekend and I'm going to need some help getting her back in the water. My experience working on boats is lacking, but I'm mechanically inclined and I'm willing to learn. I have tools and lots of experience repairing other things, just not...
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