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    1996 GM 5.7L mercruiser 2 barrel loss of power

    I have 1996 2452 Express with GM 350 engine that I just bought that is giving fits. The engine starts and runs excellent until I get up to 8 MPH and it starts to loose power, sometimes stalls at higher speeds. I can run it all day at no wake speed and at approx 8 mph with no issues. I changed...
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    1973 470 Merc question

    I have a chance to get a 1973 Century with a 470 merc engine. I can get for almost nothing. The hulll and trailer look good. The problem is the boat has sat for about 4 years. Is it worth picking this boat up and restoring the interior. The motor did run I am told? He said the gas lines need to...
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    1962-64 Evinrude Big Twin 40 and Tilt and Trim

    What would one need to add Tilt and trim to this Evinrude Big Twin 40? Is it done? Picture of motor is on the boat I took it off of. I would be putting it on a starcraft most likely.
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    1960 Starcraft project

    OK, many followed my discussion on the Holiday. I decided to start a new one since the decision has been made and the new boat is in the garage. First off not sure if the title my boy has shows the model? Can anyone tell from the pictures below? We cleaned it up. Just about to pull the...
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    Restoring a 1978 Starcraft Holiday 18' questions

    I have been looking at buying a 18' Starcraft Holiday boat. I have so many questions not sure where to start? I know this is the right place to ask! The boat is aluminum and I assumed a close bow. It has been dissasembled, stripped and exterior paint sanded. The boat also has a 140 hp GM iron...
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    Chrysler outdrive question

    I am looking at a project boat. It has a GM 2.5 iron duke motor with a chrysler outdrive. The guy telling me about the boat said he was told. When you run the drive unit, the Chyrsler only works in drive all the way down or all the way up? Is this true and if it is how do you trim it when you...
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