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    2001 Four Winns Horizon 180LE 4.3 Volvo tops out at 43mph

    Just test drove a boat I'm buying from family friends. Bought new by them, stored in lake all summer since new with covers, winter storage/all maintenance by the same marina. It topped out at 43mph GPS at 5000rpm on cluster tachometer (speedo reading only 35mph, tilt/trim gauge not working). I...
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    Trailer advice - need trailer for 2001 Four Winns Horizon 180 Bowrider

    Hey guys, So I've been on the hunt for a bowrider - serendipity lead me to find out that a family friends is selling their 2001 Horizon 180 18' bowrider - looks like 2500lbs therabouts (4.3 inboard). They don't have a trailer and I'm looking into what I need - will be used to trailer to my...
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    2000 Evinrude 115hp FICHT - good motor?

    Hey guys I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2000 Larson Flyer 166 with the 2000 Evinrude 115hp motor, my marine mechanic raised some concerns and said to check if it is a FICHT engine because they are problematic - seems reviews are mixed but there is generally a stigma, does anyone have any...
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    Looking for used outboard Bow Riders

    Hey guys, I know these threads get tiresome but here goes. Currently have two 14-15' 4 seat runabouts at the cottage, looking to get a bowrider with an outboard (for ease of maintenance). Found a couple that are reasonably priced but maybe I'm getting myself into headaches: one has damage from...
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    Lifting boat in boathouse

    Hey guys, My parents recently purchased a family cottage and the seller left this Grew SS150 w/ Johnson 65hp in the boathouse up on railroad ties. A note left by the seller states that the boat is still in functioning order, in any case my question is what to do about lowering it to the water...
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    1998 Seadoo GTXs, possible purchase

    Hey guys my sister is talking about picking these up for our family cottage http://windsor.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-personal-watercraft-1998-Seadoo-GTX-Limited-1996-Seadoo-GTX-double-trailer-W0QQAdIdZ399355637 . Two Seadoo GTXs, one is a '96 one a '98 Limited, both ~120 hrs ...
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    1989 Johnson 40 HP - Leaking lower unit oil from behind prop?

    Hey guys, just bought a boat literally 2 hours ago. Water tested great, fired right up, comp test was 120 even on both cylinders. Well I was loading the boat up to leave after making the deal, and noticed blackish oil leaking from what seemed to be behind the prop, down onto the skeg and then...
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    1965 Starcraft 14' aluminum runabout, possible purchase

    http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-14-FT-Starcraft-Aluminum-with-40-hp-Johnson-and-trailer-W0QQAdIdZ394420937 Hey guys I'm going to check out this boat tomorrow. I'm new to boating (been around, but never involved in the maintenance). I got a...
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    1969 Chrysler 45 hp - model 4546, reviving after sitting for 10 years

    Hey guys, I posted in the main forum about the boat I'm getting for free but I guess I was too general (more likely people are sparing me from lecturing about getting a useless boat). Anyways I'm helping out the fellow I work for and taking this boat off his hands before he moves, owned by his...
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    Reviving 1969 Fiberglass Boat with 1969 Chrysler 45hp

    Hey guys, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible. I've been looking for a cheap starter boat (money is an issue) and I've been working with this older guy who is about to move, long story short he has this boat that his family purchased new in the 60s! Well I'd been talking boats and he...
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    Considering purchase: 1975 14' Springbok with 1975 Merc Thunderbolt 50hp

    http://guelph.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-14-ft-Aluminum-Boat-50-Hp-Merc-W0QQAdIdZ381324193 Hey guys I'm new to boat ownership (well considering it) and I'm looking at this boat. Seems like the size/style of boat for me. Just wondering what to look out for...
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