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    1992 Bayliner 2252 vs 1991 Doral 230EX Cachet

    Just wanted your guys unbiased opinions. I’m currently looking at a 92’ Bayliner 2252 classic cuddy with a 4.3 merc and also a 91’ Doral 230EX Cachet With a 5.7 OMC cobra I’ve heard some bad reviews on OMC since they dont make them anymore and parts are hard to find and what not. I’ve owned a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 just clicks

    Tried to fire it up this afternoon and it just clicks. Any ideas why? and not cranking/turning over? video attached
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    Mercruiser 4.3 wont stay running

    Hey guys. I’ve got 1990 2 bbl 4.3 Mercruiser.. will not stay running. Couple weeks ago i had it out and it wouldn't start when hot.. had to wait a few hours before i could go again and on the way in i couldnt get off plane and smelled gas. Had a friend rebuild the carb but he didnt start it up...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 exhaust manifold replacement cost

    Hey guys, 1990 mercruiser 4.3.. wanting to know the ballpark estimate to replace the exhaust manifold only? A family friend of mine who does my boat work now for me isnt around as much and i need to bring it somewhere else so im just curious. Not changing the risers or other manifold just the...
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    Replacing Curved Plexiglass In Windshield

    Hey Guys, Trying to see if I can change the curved plexiglass on the sides of my boat because it's starting to have surface cracks and just looks bad.. The only thing is I have no idea how to take it out/put in lol. Does anyone have an idea how to do this? There's some pictures attached to see...
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    Rub rail insert length for 20 ft boat?

    wondering how much rub rail insert i would need for my chaparral 2050 sl? Would the rolls of 50’ be enough?
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    1990 chaparral 2050sl plexiglass repair

    hey guys, just curious about possibly changing out my boats plexiglass curved section of my windshield this spring because they’re both faded and starting to have surface cracks of sorts.. just curious how these would come out and the new ones put back in? Any idea??
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    Replacement Bomar Hatches & Parts

    Anyone know why the “bomar hatches” and hatches in general are so freakin expensive? Lol the outer ring where it attaches to the top section of mine is broken and the prices on these things are ridiculous. Seen some on ebay used and what not but was wondering if anyone knows where to get cheap...
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    Merc 5.7 1997 Winterization

    Hey guys.. just finished winterizing my 1990 merc 4.3 and i did my dads for him too. He’s got a 97’ merc 5.7. I took the 5 blue drain plugs out and the two smaller hoses off of the left and right which go to each manifold as well as the bigger hose off the front left side of the engine.. Was...
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    Older Boat Parts?

    Anyone know where I can find old boat accessories/parts? I have a 90’ chaparral 2050sl.. need 2 new vents/louvered vents for the back and I can’t find anything even close to ones I have. They’re not square or rectangle shaped, they’re more of angled triangle type shape
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    Cleaver prop on mercruiser alpha one?

    just curious if people have done this before or if it will work.. in need of a new prop and saw a stainless cleaver prop online for really cheap in great condition. Will these work on a mercruiser alpha one drive? I know they’re made to keep bow lift down but will it hurt anything if i used it?
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    Bad Gimble bearing or Ujoints?

    hello everyone.. was out on the lake last weekend and noticed a not that loud but noticeable growling type noise when turning left or right. Everything sounds normal when going straight and when titlting the outdrive up and down.. it’s only left and right when it can be heard. Also noticed a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Vibration

    Hey guys, just curious... my prop has about a 2 1/2 - 3" inch chip/crack on the end of one of the blades and I was out saturday and could feel a little vibration.. Was wondering if that was why? It also has an old hydrofoil on it so maybe it could be that too? Going upstate with the boat for...
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    Registering Trailer

    So I got in touch with the person I bought my boat from last fall. I originally had planned to register the trailer as Home made because he didnt have any paperwork.. i asked again about paperwork because my trailer apparently weighs 1200 pounds and now since its over 1000 i have to do all this...
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    Second battery setup for stereo

    Hey guys, just a little curious about this... my boat has a stereo system already but i only have 1 battery. I want to be able to have a second source of power for it instead of using my main battery... i know i can get a second battery and hook it up to that one but once that one drains down...
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    Registering trailer as homemade

    Hey guys, I found a really nice boat for a great price and the guy told me he doesn't have paperwork for the trailer. Ive registered a boat trailer as homemade before for my first boat i had and i brought it to a dump and got it weighed and they gave me a ticket to bring to dmv. I totally forgot...
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    Mercruiser 170 Ticking Noise

    Hey guys, I had a successful summer with my boat finally but after bringing it home last week and just running it on the hose to basically clean it out like i always do at the end of the summer, there was this weird ticking noise upon start up that got quiter after a few minutes then almost...
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    Mercruiser 170 stalling problems

    Need some suggestions and input! I Have a merc 170 in my boat and I recently got it tuned up with points, plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, etc. i have a close friend who works on my father and i's boats over the years and he ran it for 45 minutes straight at his shop out of the water with no...
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    Mercruiser 3.7 Water Pump Replacement?

    So I picked up a boat today that needs the water pump replaced according to the person I bought it from. Now, I've had this engine with all of the boats I've owned and my fathers boat has it as well, but I was curious is this different then the impeller?
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    On/Off Cleaner for bottom paint

    How bad of an idea is it to try and take off my bottom paint with on/off cleaner? I've used it before on my fathers boat to take off the water stain so I have experience using it. Also, my bottom paint isnt the permanent one. It rubs off when in the water. So would on/off take it off?
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