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    have s/n and carb# - what do i need? help!

    ok... so i am totally stupid when it comes to this stuff but ... i need help please! i have a 1989 rinker with a mercruiser 4.3L/V6 Alpha-one with 175hp and i need to know what/where/how to buy a new or rebuilt carb. The carb number is MCM175-3304-9565 and my engine s/n OC532547 and the...
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    89 Rinker - merc 4.3 alpha one - replace plugs?

    Please help! We have an '89 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha-One that boggs down seriously when warmed up and half throttle. We know we had water in the trim lines and recently had a whole new trim put on and they cleaned the lines when we did that. We've put $1500 in this boat this summer and it's an 89...
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    '89 merc 4.3 alpha boggin down

    Please help! We have an '89 Rinker with a Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha-One that boggs down (looses power bad) seriously when warmed up and half throttle. We know we had water in the trim lines and recently had a whole new trim put on and the lines cleaned. We've put $1500 in this boat this summer and...
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    mercruiser tilt/trim help!!!! please!!!

    :confused:I found this link in the forums: http://http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14c1.pdf and I wanted to know if this is for ANY mercruiser or only a particular one? I have a mercruiser 4.3/V6 Alpha One and the bow switch will not work going up and the trailering switch will not...
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    1989 Rinker V186 Captiva weighs??

    HELP - bought 1989 Rinker V186 Captiva - extremely well taken care of - owner didn't have manual - anyone know how much it weighs?? roughly??
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    186 Captiva 4.3 Merc Alpah One-opinion?

    Hello! I am looking at a 89 rinker today with a 186 captiva with 4.3 merc alpa one outdrive? Said in excellent condition - mostly garage kept. Any opinions on this motor? Recently been in the water. Goes 50+. Don't know much about it . . . HELP!!!:confused: (hope i'm in the right place?)
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    186 Captiva 4.3 Merc Alpa One - OPINION??

    Hello! I am looking at a 89 rinker today with a 186 captiva with 4.3 merc alpa one outdrive? Said in excellent condition - mostly garage kept. Any opinions on this motor? Recently been in the water. Goes 50+. Don't know much about it . . . HELP!!!:confused::rolleyes:
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    186 Captiva 4.3 Merc One Outdrive? Good or bad?

    :D Hello! I am looking at a 89 rinker today with a 186 captiva with 4.3 merc alpa one outdrive? Said in excellent condition - mostly garage kept. Any opinions on this motor? Recently been in the water. Goes 50+. Don't know much about it . . . HELP!!!:confused::rolleyes:
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    Please Help Quick!! Looking Tonight~!

    Hi - I know I've been buggin all of ya'll too much but PLEASE help - I'm probably looking at this boat tonight and I need advise! It is a 1987 Sea Ray with talk about a motor and work done to it that I don't understand not to mention lots of other things they have done to it. If this is the...
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    Please Help Quick!! Looking Tonight~!

    Hi - I know I've been buggin all of ya'll too much but PLEASE help - I'm probably looking at this boat tonight and I need advise! It is a 1987 Sea Ray with talk about a motor and work done to it that I don't understand not to mention lots of other things they have done to it. If this is the...
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    OMC Stern Drive, I/O GM 3.8L v6 } Where questions go??

    What does this all mean??? OMC Stern Drive, I/O GM 3.8L v6? Not sure what this means? Good or Bad?? It's on this boat: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/763375107.html Thanks for any help!!!!!
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    Hoax?? Please help!!

    I saw a boat on craigslist and inquired about it. Within minutes - the listing was flagged. Now - I received an email which is below - please help!!! Hello, You made the right choice! My 2002 Malibu Wakesetter LXI is in great shape,no engine problems,damages or hidden defects and the title is...
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    Help! New to boating! Which one?

    Hello to all! I am new to boating so please forgive me if some of my questions sound stupid. I am a mother of 3 - family of 5 looking for a used boat. We want to tube (2 at a time) and ski (same) and possible knee board. We need plenty of room to bring the grandkids at times possibly. We...
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