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    air filter for 92 stingray?

    the air filter on my 5.7 merc is only layers of different size metal screen. Is this normal for an inboard? I know that there is not alot of dust on the water generally but? Any info appreciate.
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    prop options 92 stingray

    Currently 350 chevy, alpha 1, performer intake, 625 edelbrock, aluminum thumper exhaust, msd ignition. 14.5 x 19p. runs about 4500rpm 50k at wot one person and 10gallons of fuel. I have no complaints but I dont know enough about balancing motors and props for economy and performance. First...
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    just picked up 92 stingray 596.

    Just went out today for the first time in my new to me stingray. It has a 5.7 performer manifold, msd ignition, and this "thumper"? exhaust manifolds. My top speed with 2 people was about 37 assuming my speedo was correct. I was running about 3200 rpm at the time. Feel like something is...
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    200hp v6 or 260hp v8 inboard /outboard

    any input on real world use in the lakes as far as using tubes and maybe a bit of ski or wakeboarding. Does the 4.3 have enough juice to allow me to do most water sports. Boat is a 18-6 wellcraft bowrider 1991. Other choice is a 1989 reinell with the 350. both have merc outdrives, both seem...
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    first boat purchase

    going to look at a 1991 wellcraft 186 with merc outdrive and 4.3 . asking 5000 anyone have any input on the wellcraft boats at all. any info is more than I have.
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    help with boat info

    looking at first boat in about 20 years. I am looking at a 1996 maxum 2000sf. I dont have alot of info on it as of yet but what i know is he is asking 4500. it has the 5.7 chevy and it appears clean. I was wondering if the hull is up to a bit of ocean fishing or if the "bayliner. maxum" hull...
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    ebko ski with 115 merc outboard

    Any one have any info on these boats? Looks like maybe 70's era, very clean but not much info on net reguarding the brand.Any feedback appreciated
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    help for newbee

    Looking for a boat for the first time in 12 years. Last boat was a 16ft aluminum with a 35 evenrude. I am looking at open bow boats for mainly lake use with the possible odd ocean use. My budget is low. 3500-5500. I know that that severly limits my "dependable" choices. But that is what I...
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