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    Going to Lowe dealership, couple of questions

    So, I narrowed (hopefully) the brand/type of boat.I feel Im on the right path, so thought I would run it buy you guys. Aluminum, Outboard, family sport/fish. (I'd like to veer from I/O and fiberglass- personal preference) Lowe brand- since its the closest retailer with boat type Have my eye on...
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    4.3 penta, 1997, exhaust/riser question

    Interested in a 97 Reinell 18ft. Ive narrowed down that Id like to stick with the volvo, and have the 4.3. Honestly, riser/manifold design scare me no matter if its merc or volv. I know the pit falls of what can happen if they are breached. For a 97, that looks maintained, should I plan on doing...
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    Sidewinder boat, tower of power engine, can I get some input?

    So a lifelong friend of mine needs some storage space and has offered this boat to me for free. Went over the other day and took a good look at it, and its pretty clean. Last use was 12 or so years ago, and has been in enclosed storage since then. The engine turns over and will begin to pop when...
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    these boats have what Iam looking for... any feed back from boating ventrans?

    Sorry if its a long post.. edited it as best as I could. I dont know what brand of boat is better or all the same. I have decided on these sizes, and engine drive combos after alot of research and my needs. Iam thinking the original owner glastron might be the way to go. Thanks for your help...
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    first post, questions about I/O and outboards

    So, been thinking about getting a boat for the family, 19 to 20ft. Been lurking on here for a few weeks. For all the experieced boaters out there that do thier own wrenching, my question is about engine drives and maintenance. Ive been reading unfortuneate stories about folks that have I/O...
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