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    Finding Prop Info using Prop Numbers

    Attempting to find info on a prop I enter the numbers into a Google Search only to find "Sorry, Cant find any info" ... 48-72764-17 I'm guessing the last 2 digits are the pitch? Is there a webpage where I can type in the number and get info on a prop? Can anyone help me with this prop...
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    Old Boat Skiing

    I bought a 1978 Saf-T-Mate, Four Winns 18' bowrider 3.0/140 mercruiser off Ebay last November. Taking it out this spring I was surprised at the performance, quick out of the hole and on step fast. I havent skied in 20 years but did enjoy a slalom course in my day:D. It has a michigan prop, 15"...
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    Ohio To Pa Registration Issue

    We bought an Ohio boat and towed it home to Pennsylvania last November. Getting things ready this spring we began the task of paperwork. Hind-sight says I should have started 2 months ago! :rolleyes: The boat and trailer are 1979 vintage and the trailer serial # is missing. The Ohio...
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    Noob Dumb Prop Questions

    I have acquired a 1976 18' Safe-T-Mate 4-Winns bowrider. The aft face on the prop has rough blister spots that I suspect is caused by 'cavitation'. I intend to use the boat mainly for water-sports, tubing, skiing, boarding, etc. I want the most power out of the hole, yes? It is a Mercruiser...
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    Ignition Parts Cost

    I stopped by a local marine dealer and purchased points, condenser, rotor and wires for my mercruiser 140. The bill came to $75 :eek:! Seems a bit high but I'm not sure as they are "marine grade". A few bucks more and I could have replaced the points with pertronics....:confused: Did I get a...
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    Interior Restoration Project

    I took advantage of a 50 degree day here in NW Pa and started working on then interior of my newly acquired bowrider. Being a 30 year old boat I knew things would not be perfect but,... They used particle board on many of the interior framework. The entire engine cover is particle board...
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    Mercruiser 140 points to electronic ignition

    Can someone please direct me to a thread discussing methods of converting older Mercruiser 140 ignitions from points to electronic ignition? I've recently purchased an 1978 Four-Winns "Marquis" with a Mercruiser 140 I/O and would like make some improvments to it. Any suggestions are very...
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    Our First Boat

    Over the past few years I've always watched the ads for used boats, especially in the fall when everyone seems to be getting rid of them. When I found something that seemed do-able Murphy would conspire and nix the notion. Until this year. I discovered a 1978 Four Winns Marquis 160 stern drive...
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