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    Cant find data plate inside boat

    I've had my 87' bayliner cobra for 1 yr now, and have yet to find the data plate inside the boat. I've looked from stem to stern but cant find a trace of it. Please advise of possibilities. Thanx
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    Tilt/Trim leaking down

    Thank goodness for this forum. A summer of perfect boating using good advice here. The only problem was my tilt leaking down. I had to retrim @ every 2 min. Can I repack my trim system with O-rings? Is it difficult? I searched FAQ, but to no avail. Thanx
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    Estimating speed

    Approx a month ago Frank made a reply on estimating speed. It was about prop size and rpm. I've searched but cant find that formula he used. Thanx
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    Decipher Michigan prop size

    After a flawless day at the lake yesterday I decided to pull prop to determine size. It read "Michigan 072108". That's it. I thought maybe it would be 13x17,,,,, ect, but instead 072108. How do I decipher? Also alot of prop damage(under the prop),,, will send pics when digital camera batts...
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    Maiden Voyage

    A special thank you to all those who give expert advice in this forum. After a month of reading and heeding your post, Itook my bl cobra out today and run her for @2hrs with zero problems. My wife REALLY liked it. Thanx guys
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    Force 125 lower unit w/ no drain plug?

    Guys, my 1987 Force 125 lower unit has a vent plug, fill plug and that little screw (at the bottom)Guess thats the linkage screw. But I can't find where I would drain the oil if I wanted to change it. Also I went to register on bl owners club, but was denied because my email addy and no...
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    How do I install tell tail on '87 force 125

    I'm new to the forum, and sure yall have discussed it before, but can someone send me a link, or give info on how to install a tell tail on my 125 force? I'm also unsure wher my thermostat is. haven't had boat on the water yet. thanx
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    How do I bring luster back to metalflake

    I have a small area of metalflake paint on my bow that is faded, pitted and has lost it's luster. The bayliner manual said even a novice can repair, but didn't give directions. Can anyone advise? Thanks
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    Ignition key is now dead

    i've been secretly reading you guys posts for a couple of weeks now. i've just bought a 1987 bayliner cobra 125 force. my tilt indicator was the only thing not working, so i accidently touched a hotwire to the wrong post of my tilt gauge. now there's nothing on my key ignition switch........ no...
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    Ignition key is now dead

    i've been secretly reading you guys posts for a couple of weeks now. i've just bought a 1987 bayliner cobra 125 force. my tilt indicator was the only thing not working, so i accidently touched a hotwire to the wrong post of my tilt gauge. now there's nothing on my key ignition switch........ no...
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