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    looking for new to us boat

    Looking for a High performance boat 25' to 35' with a open bow configuration. Does anyone know what manufacture makes these?
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    engine swap info.

    May need to purchase a new motor for my 1996 Monterey 230 Explorer. Currently has a 4.3 6 cyl, with Volvo dual prop. Think I may want to upgrade to a 5.7l V-8. Is this possible? And is there a lot of extra I have to do to make this work?
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    think I smoked my engine

    I have a 1994 Monterey 230 Deck boat, with a 4.3l 6 cyl. I went through some silt and did not realize my engine was not getting any water to cool it. Started to pull a tube and was losing power. Stopped boat and smoke was pouring from engine bay. I thought it was on fire. doused with...
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    4.3 to a 5.7 vortex engine

    Toying with a idea of upgrading my motor. I currently have a 1996 Monterey 230 Explorer with a 4.3 l Chevy vortex engine. Thinking of upgrading to a (auto) 5.7 vortex from 1996 or 97. The new engine in from a auto and would need to be retro fitted for marine application. 1. Is it cost effective...
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    1995 230 Monterey Explorer wind screen

    picture is of another boat I found online. The wind screen is what I am looking for.
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    Winerizing 4.3l volvo penta

    Cant find my notes from last fall, What oil filter do I need. Want to get oil and filter tonight
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    Seat removal

    I have a 1996 Monterey 230 Explorer deck boat. Solid and still full of life. But it is time for a face lift. Want to have all the seats recovered but cant figure out how to remove the seat backs. Please help!! For the sake of the old girl, she wants to look pretty again!!
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    Winter Storage......To change or not to change oil????

    PLEASE don't chastise me but a real question. Is it better to change oil before winter storage (central Wisconsin) or do it in Spring and why?
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    Winerizing 4.3l volvo penta

    Last year I winterized the motor myself, This was a first (inboard) I have ever done. I have winterized outboards for years. So this is what I did: 1. Ran engine to operating temp using muffs and then changed oil, filter and fuel filter 2. Hooked up a 5gal. container of rv/marine antifreeze and...
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    oil change issue

    I have a 1996 Monterrey 230 explorer deck boat with a 4.3lGS 6cyl. chevy engine. Yesterday I warmed up the engine for 15 min. and then started to extract the oil using a oil extraction pump. rated at 1 liter per min. At 45 min, I only extracted about 1 quart with about 3.5 quarts left to go. Is...
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    Proper way to use ship to shore radios

    In three weeks my wife and I along with another couple will embark in a adventure. Boating from Green Bay, WI to Rock Island, WI to camp and tour the upper Lake Michigan area. I have never used a ship to shore radio and do not know radio protocol. Any information would be great. An example would...
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    4.3l GS Ser.# 4110104536

    Going to change oil and lower unit oil. Here are my questions. oil capacity for engine? oil filter number i have is PH3535 what type of oil to use? 10w30, synthetic???? lower unit oil capacity? oil filter? what type of oil to use?
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    1996 Montery with volvo penta outdrive

    need to replace all water /cooling hoses on my 4.3l Chevy engine. Of course no auto shops have hoses but marina does at about $50 a pop or higher. Anyone overcome this with modifications or do I bite the bullet and spend $$$ on the 5 hoses I need to replace.
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    Hydraulic brake question

    Until last year never had a boat with Hydraulic brakes. After sitting for winter took boat out last weekend. While I was driving to landing to bring boat out of water the driver side rear axle locked up. I stopped put into reverse for 6" or so and then forward and worked fine. Boat dealer says...
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    looking for a duo prop

    Need a B5 series prop # 854826 and #854834 Mod EDIT: please remember Iboats is a retailer, and carries props
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