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    Pimple sized blisters

    I just bought a boat and after cleaning the algae off the hull I found a couple hundred pimple sized blisters at the rear of each side at the water line, none on the bottom though which has anti fouling paint. How big a problem is this. I can either trailer the boat or leave at a dock. I read...
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    Mariah boats, how is the quality.

    may purchase a Miriah boat but don't know much about them Dean
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    small sport boat vs cruiser

    Hi, I recently sold a 18 ft runabout becuase it was too small for the water I live on (Lake Erie) and am lookng to upgrade. I was thinking somehing like a 22 or 23 ft baja, formula, or something else sporty until I came accross a 27 ft cruiser that caught my interest. Just wondering how others...
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    overheating problem

    Hi, I'm looking at buying a boat that dealer said has a overheating problem but they will fix before selling boat. Is there anything I should be aware of or look for before buying this boat. Boat is Baja Force 235 with 5.7 L merc. Thanks
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    Overheating problem 5.7 L

    I'mm looking at buying a boat that the dealer has said has an overheating overheating problem but they will fix before sold. Is there anything I should be aware of or watch for before I buy this boat? Thanks
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    5.7 merc - is 725 hours a lot for this engine

    I have a chance to buy a Baja Force 235 for $7000 (fresh water boat) it has 725 hours on it but th boat seams in excellent condition. does this seam like high hours for this motor with Alpha 1 drive Thanks Dean
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    MC 3.7 (470) closed cooling question

    Hi, I have just acquired mc 470 with closed cooling. Does the closed cooling tank on top of engine need to remain full? It seams to be loosing coolant, but don't yet know where. Doesn't show up in oil. Engine seams to be running fine but every time I take the pressurized cap from steel resivoir...
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    merc 470 anybody have anything good to say

    I just bought a boat with this engine and then as I researched found a lot of bad things about this engine. It has the altinator and heat exchanger upgrades, but I do know the previous owner did replace the head gasket prior to me buying. Has anyone have a positive experience or should I try to...
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    mercruiser 165 hp 4 cylinder

    I've just purchased a boat with a mercruiser 165 hp 4 cylinder engine. I'm told it is a Ford engine, but I'm having trouble finding any info on it. It has a closed cooling system. Does anyone know more about this engine? What model? Parts avalibility etc. ? Would like to get a manual.
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