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    Need Correct Divorced Choke for Quadrajet

    Trying to determine appropriate divorced choke to go with this OMV 185 Quadrajet set-up. Previous owner indicated he removed it because it "wasn't working" but after I started looking into this more, I'd like to get it back on. I believe the correct type is where the spring will move up as it...
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    Do I need a battery selector switch?

    While winterizing my boat for the first time, I discovered that both batteries are connected to the starter. I assumed one was for the starter and one ran the accessories, based on what the previous owner described. Worries me that I could kill both batteries and be stranded if they are both...
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    Keep Using Broken Ball Gear?

    Before the flaming starts, here's the situation: - bought a 1978 Sea Ray SRV 197 a few weeks ago, with a OMC Stern Drive - Used is for approx 15 hours last week - runs well enough - Out fishing yesterday with the kids and seems to run a little rough (keep in mind I'm still getting a feel for...
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    First Boat? 1998 Sylvan 1900 Sportfish w/ 4.3 Merc

    Well, more to add to the story now. Looked at another the other day (see pic's). 21.5' 1987 Crestliner - all welded hull. Well take care of. Floors, etc. all redone a few years ago. Little bigger than what I think I need now (probably change my mind in the future...), price reflects value...
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    First Boat? 1998 Sylvan 1900 Sportfish w/ 4.3 Merc

    OK - update. Went and looked today. Spend 2.5 hours going through the whole thing. Ran out of time to test drive and I had some questions I wanted to ponder before committing anyway.... Mechanically the boat seems solid. A bunch of the screws on the hinges have worked loose (seems like wear...
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    First Boat? 1998 Sylvan 1900 Sportfish w/ 4.3 Merc

    Looking at buying our first boat. Found this one and it seems like it should fit our needs nicely. Family of 5, looking to use it for a combo of tubing/skiing, fishing, cruising - pretty much everything. Boat is at a dealership and I have some questions about the buying process: 1. Is it...
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    How big a boat for my needs?

    Don't want to turn this into another "what boat should i get" thread - but I am looking for some advice/opinions on what size I might need. I've never owned a boat before (or actually spent much in anything other than small aluminum fishing boats) so my frame of reference is small. I plan to...
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