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    98 Yamaha with LOW hours

    What would you look for if you were purchasing a 9 year old engine with less then 50 hours? Obviously it has sat idle for long periods of time. Would a compression test show any internal damage (rust)? Beside a compression test any other tests to perform?
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    20' center console

    Hello all Looking into a 1978 20' centerconsole. Anyone have any info on this hull and design/durabity? Boat seems in good shape and is powered with a 175 Yamaha.
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    Fish Hawk

    Anyone ever hear or own this boat? It seems they were in production for 2 years (92 and 93), was this for poor quality or are they a durable boat. They came with Yamaha power (200hp) and seem to have a high value on NADA. Thanks for any info
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    Yamaha question

    I'm looking at a 1990 200hp that was rebuilt last year or a 1998 175max that has low hours (less then 50, it actually was in storge all last year). Is one year more reliable then the other? For all the Yamaha 2-stroke owners, how do you like your outboard? This would be my 1st. Thanks
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    Volvo 4cyl floating block vs. engine mounts

    What year did volvo stop making the 3.0L (AQ125) as a floating block? I have seen that the new models now have engine mounts. Did this change because of too much weight on the transom? Did the 6cyl ever come as a "floating block"? Thanks
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    Fair sale price?

    Hello all What's a fair asking price for an 83 Volvo AQ125a block and 270 drive? Both are in running condition but the engine has one cylinder with a low compression reading (needs rings). I don't see any I/O listings in NADA.
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    Transom Repair - Help

    Ok I removed the engine block today, now just have to remove the shield then I can start to get dirty. Here's a photo of the transom http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/rubberduck_49/BOAT_start_2009.jpg The bulk of the wood is a double piece about the width of the bildge well. The lower...
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    Removing prop

    I'm trying to remove a prop on a volvo 270 drive. The bolt was striped so i drilled the head off. I cannot remove the Propeller cone. Any ideas how to free it up? The cone spins with the prop I cannot get it to spin freely.
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    Compression test results

    First thanks to all you responded to my other post about a good test reading of 140 - 150. Just completed the compression test on my Volvo AQ125a. The readings were: 105, 100, 75, 125. How bad are these readings? The boat needs a transom and floor and I don't know if I should go ahead as...
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    volvo compression test

    Does anyone know what a good result is from a compression test on a 1983 Volvo AQ125A? I'm planning on testing it this weekend but don't know what range I should be in. Thanks
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    newbie with hull question

    Forgive my ignorance if this is a stupid question but I'm new to boating and beginning to plan my restore job. Funny how the more time I spend poking around the bigger the project gets. Is there any wood in the hull and side walls like the transom? Or is it just fiberglass with the floor...
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    Inner shell coat

    i have an 83 bayliner that needs some transom work. As I was poking around and peeling the inner coat off I noticed it is only 1/16th thick. Does this normal or part of the bayliner cheapness? Is this inner coat glass, gelcoat or epoxy?
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    motor mounts?

    Does the 1983 Volvo AQ125A/270 have motor mounts that support it off the floor or does the bell housing just get attached to the transom shield (mountin bracket)? It loks like the transom is suppoting the entire motor.
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    Transom replacement, is it worth it?

    The transome on my 83 bayliner I/O has some rotted spots near the bolt holes, I'd say 6" in diameter. Most of the transom seems solid but I wont really know until I remove the motor. I believe the water came from the transom plate not seated properly. No signs of chaulk and a visible gap near...
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    won't start with ignition switch

    Hello all, new to the forum and looking for help withmy 1st starter boat. Recently purchased a 1983 Baliner Capri with a Volvo Penta AQ125A/270. It starts fine if I short the starter solenoid but will not start from the ignition. Won't turn over at all. Looking at the shop manual I was...
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