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    1989 20' Arriva bowrider - $6k too much?

    Hi all, I'm going to look at a 1989 20' Arriva bowrider this evening to inspect and test drive this evening. The seller is asking $6k. Pictures make it look like it's in great shape... of course I'll look for soft spots in the floor, etc.... does this seem a bit much he's asking for?
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    Can I replace my short block with 305 chevy?

    Well.. my engine is cracked (Mercruiser A1, Gen II, 5.0 V8 Inboard) so I need a new one (old thread - http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=395665) My cousin (mechanic) is interested in helping me out with this engine so I have a question... can I swap out with a Chevy 305 short block? Will...
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    Crack in engine?

    I own a 1995 Bayliner 2050 Capri Bowrider with Mercruiser A1, Gen II, 5.0 V8 Inboard and have never had any problems with it. I always am diligent with winterizing, etc and taking care of it (myself). Today I went to summarize and upon muffs on/water running, engine started and I noticed no...
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    Power/Tilt acting up

    Hello everyone. I have 1995 Bayliner 2050 Capri Bowrider with Mercruiser A1, Gen II, 5.0 V8 Inboard... Well this past weekend was the first voyage for the year! My winterizing and summerizing went very well. I was able to lift and lower my engine while prepping for the weekend. When the...
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    was out on the water...and she almost didn't start!

    Not sure what to do about this. Since I've owned this boat (2nd season now) I've marveled at how wonderful the engine perfomrs - I have a Mercruiser A1, Gen II, 5.0 V8 Inboard. When I took her out yesterday, she started up fine when launching...however I did notice (for the first time ever)...
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    Battery brand/size - Everstart MAXX Marine

    Hey I have a questions regarding batteries. I have another thread going in electronics (and have gotten some great advice) but no one knows the size I would need for my engine (please see my signature). I don't troll, only water sports. Also have a cd player but don't really play it for...
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    Best battery....deep cycle?

    Howdy folks... well I've had my boat for about a year now and it's running great...but ever since I've owned it, the battery doesn't seem to hold a charge and no one thought to mark the year/mo on the battery so I'm not sure how old it is (looks new, but who knows). Here's what's going on: -...
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    Foor: cracked fiberglass

    Ok, so I have to repair a damaged part of my floor (due to the fiberglass on cracking on top and water seeping onto the wood). Further investigation, by pulling the carpet back, I noticed that there are other cracks on the floor (fiberglass)... in a much larger area. I would think that the...
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    Need to repair small tears in seats

    Hi all... Sorry, if this topic has been pounded but it was really hard to search vinyl repair and not have 50 pages of 'vinyl' or 'repair'. All I found that was like my issue was: http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=26;gtid=541159;gpid=541159 I have a few small tears on my...
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    Repairing soft spot in floor - stringer spacing..?

    Hello all. Well, I just peeled back my carpet and saw that about 3" x 3" the plywood was soft so I cut out this part (about 4"x4"). The damaged area is right in the corner of my engine (right rear seat) -- the place where everyone gets in and out of the boat (from the ladder). I can see one...
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    Alarm not turning off (before starting) !!!

    Hi folks. Ok, so I took my boat out this past weekend and it ran like a top! 95' Bayliner Capri Bowrider, Mercruiser A 1, Gen II, 5.0/V8. Problem is... the alarm never turned off (prior to starting). According to my owner's manual, it should sound anywhere from 7-15 seconds, then turn off...
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    Year of Bayliner Mutiny

    Paul, Regarding the year of the boat, if I were you, I'd phone customer service for Bayliner at 360-435-5571 in Arlington, Washington. You can give them the info and hopefully they can give you the information you need, as well as send you an owner's manual for free. In doing a 'google'...
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    Engine & Engine Manual Question

    Howdy all. So I recently bought a 95' Bayliner 2050LS Capri with an Alpha 1 Mercruiser 5.0 L i/o. I was given almost all of the original paperwork with the boat. So there's the engine install manual (installing the engine on the boat itself) and then an engine service manual (this is confusing...
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    Install Depth Sounder (in hull) -- what kind?

    Howdy all. I am looking to buy an indash depth sounder (HDR610 Digital Depth Sounder with Puck Transducer). Should this work sufficiently?<br /><br />Also.... what would be the best way/best place to install this? I have a 1995 Bayliner Capri 2050 i/o. How to I get to my hull to install...
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    Merc 5.0 Alpha 1 - Gen II question

    Hello all. I replied to someone else's topic with my question..and realized that's a no-no. <br /><br />I just bought a 1995 Bayliner 2050 Capri Bowrider with a Mercruiser V8 i/o 5.0 alpha 1. The boat and engine are both in great shape, but wanted to ask if there are any known issues with these...
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