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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    Wow this is alot... especially for me to do who isn't exactly mechanically minded especially with marine. I was thinking of going to take it to get a look over and service before I take it out anyway. Thanks for your input
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    Good to know mate! Thanks
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    Where would I find the pictures of this? He reckons it will not have to be replaced for another 150 hours.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    The prop is a solas 14 1/8 x 19
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    Should I be worried about the replacement of the manifold or is this just done as a maintenance thing cos of corrosion?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    The boat is immaculate and been well looked after. I can tell that. If running in saltwater and been flushed thoroighly after every use would this be a concern still? What would a replacement motor cost? $AUD. Hopefully I don't end up down that track.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    According to specs on the motor it says it would reach 75kph? And btw I have seen the WOT mentioned many times and is doing my head in. What is it? Glad the outdrive is strong. Haha yes I was expecting a responce like that about economy. Tbh the manifold replacement seems to be quite popular...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    I should mention it has 257 hours. Intake manifold replaced at 200. Serviced at 240. Apparently serviced every year before summer and flushed regularly with fluids topped up every few runs. Is this enough to substain a healthy and reliable motor for myself if I were to purchase this boat?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

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    Mercruiser 3.0 reliability and overall maintenance?

    I am looking at purchasing a 2008 Searay sport 175 with a Mercruiser 3.0 (Alpha 1 leg). I've read some positive posts about this motor as they're economical with enough performace to cruise at 75kmh no problem. However I am a little sceptical as this is my first inboard. Some say as long as...
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