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  1. Chevyboy454

    Been out of the loop for a while, How is everyone?

    Hey all! I have been busy with house stuff and havent had time for anything. How is everyone? Anyone launch yet? Finally had some time to pull the winter cover off the other day, hooked everything back up and fired up that chevy. Sure did run nice. Cant wait to drop her in the water. The...
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    Said goodbye to the TRX yesterday :(

    With a Very Very Heavy heart I said my final goodbye to my beloved TRX. She was a good boat and will be terribly missed. Sure hope this new boat holds up, and gives us as much pleasure as that old Doral did. Too bad I couldn't keep both. :( Rick.
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    Where did everyone go???

    Man it's quiet in here!! I guess everyone is trying to squeeze as much time on the water in before the hardwater comes. Bored.....Rick.
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    Galaxy Boats???

    Hey all I recently picked up a 90 Galaxy 190. 4.3 I/O Merc Alpha one. Anyone have any info regarding these boats? All I can see is they went belly up in or around 91. I've had it out a few times now and absoultly love it. It seems very sturdy, no major flaws (Aside from some interior work I...
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    Long Weekend Pics..

    Had a good Long weekend, New Boat goes like heck! How was everyone elses weekend? Cheers Rick
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    Picked up a bigger boat :)

    So out of random blind luck I found a 198? Sea Sprite. 18 foot Bow Rider. I/O Chevy powered:D:D:D too bad its a lil 2.5:(. Boat is in relatively good shape for the year, Engine is a no go (don't know why yet) Guy even let me take the trailer until I find another or have cash to buy his. I'll...
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    I/O Merc 2.5 Blown. Can I use a 2.5l block from an S10???

    Bought another boat and it's got a 2.5l inboard. I've always owned outboards so this is relatively new to me. Sure looks like the engine in my old S-10. Can I just get a 2.5l from an S-10 and swap it out?? Thanks Rick.
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    21 Pitch seems too much, Should I shave the prop?

    So after I spun the hub out of my beautifull stainless prop, I called a local marine shop and he told me I should be using a 21 pitch on my setup. (I think it's because he wanted a sale and didn't have any 19's in stock.) With the 21 My boat feels like a dog getting out of the water and my top...
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    Canada Day Pics anyone?

    Here are some shots of our day on the water :) Wife got me a small swim platform :) Too small for fancy lights underneath but it sure is handy to have, Here is My little Angel climbing up now. Just crusin...
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    Anyone looking for a nice Doral.

    Saw this today on the internet, She's pretty!! Sure wish I had the cash to upgrade a little. http://woodstock.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-SHARP-W0QQAdIdZ269438103# Or this one but it's not a bowrider :(...
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    Still need a motor :(

    So the 80 I got running the other day just decided to stop firing on 3 and 4. Traced it back to the CDI (AGAIN) I've about had enough of these Merc's and think I really need to find an Evenrude or Johnson with pwr trim. Keep your ears open all you guys in southern Ont please for something in...
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    80 Merc Video, need advice please.

    Posted once before about my merc having a pee issue. Here is a video of it running. My 85 would pee once it started up, this one clearly seems to take a while. I've had the water pump apart many times, blew through all the water jackets in the power head, even went so far as to pull the power...
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    What do you guys think?

    Here is a Video of my "Parts" motor running. It takes nearly 45 seconds before it starts to pee. Think this is normal? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaUfdOKnRWI&feature=player_embedded Cheers Rick.
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    1980 80 Merc wont pee. :S

    Hey all, Usually Im pretty good at figuring stuff out on my own but this one has me scratching my head :confused:. I fix cars for a living and have very little knowledge of boat motors. Here's the story. My 85 left me and the wife stranded in the middle of the lake last Wednesday. It was a...
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    Finally in the water

    Hey all here is a few shots of this weekend past and some vids. Felt real good out on the water. I really missed my Doral. cheers Rick. @Ken.. Found it got out of the water roughly the same as last year still need power trim with the bow rider makes a big difference where the kids sit and I...
  16. Chevyboy454

    New Here! Hi All.

    Hi all, New here, not new to forums or boating. I posted in the Doral Boats section earlier today (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2811014#post2811014), but I guess it doesn't see too much traffic. I couldn't find the Welcome section so I hope this section will do. I put a bunch of...
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    New Doral TRX owner.

    Hi all! New here, just bought a (80ish) Doral TRX with a 85 Merc on it. So far I have gutted it, pulled the tank and cleaned it out, had the motor running then it died and won't restart. (Suspect CDI, no spark) Built a new floor with extra cross braces, Patched the holes in the front from...
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