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    E Tec's for a Boston Whaler

    I have a 1999 Whaler Outrage with twin 150 Merc two strokes and am thinking about re-powering with 175 E Tec's. I was hoping someone would have advice on this choose of power and any suggestions. Thanks
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    268 Contender old gas question

    Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this. I have a 1993 Chris Craft Contender wih twin 5.0 Cobras. I just purchased the boat (it was taken by an engine replacement company that rebuilt the engines but when th owner was unable to pay the mechanic got title and I purchased it from him...
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    Fuel gauge problem

    Hi everyone and happy holidays, I have an '87 Mako with a 89 gal gas tank. The tank has a magnetic gauge on top but is difficult to get to. I also have a gauge on my dash but it's not accurate. I asked my mechanic if we could just change it but he said that even a new one my do the same thing...
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    1990 350 Magnum engine thoughts?

    I'm an outboard man, I/O's are new to me and I;,m thinking about getting a23 wellcraft with this motor. Any thoughts as to whether its a good motor or not? Thanks for any comments
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    350 Magnum engine thoughts

    Hi, I'm thinking about buying a1990 eclipse and it comes with a 350 Magnum. Can anybody tell me anything about this engine as I am usually an outboard guy. Thanks for your thoughts
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    1997 Yamaha v6

    I'm looking at a boat that comes with this engine and the owner mixes the oil and gas right in the gas tank. This motor does not come with a separate oil tank with injection? ( It's a 150)
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    Optimax-Different years, better or not good

    I'm looking at a 2003 135 Optimax, I was wondering if the older ones were worse then the newer ones or if they are all the same problem wise
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    Optimax Yes or no?

    I found a great deal on a 257 Seafox CC with twin 135 optimax with 150 hrs. I mean a really great deal. I love the idea of having twins but have read both horror stories and praises about these motors. Please, any opinions on these motors would be greatly welcomed. I trust you guys so let me...
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    Jet Boat Yes/no?

    Thinking about a yamaha 23, never had a jet, would you be so kind as to give me some opions on the new 23? Thanks
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    Not just another boat ramp

    I've been boating for about a year now and this forum has been a great help but when I read the stories about the boat ramp behavior I have to wonder if any of you have ever launched on a Saturday at the Myers ramp in Coconut Grove Fl. where there are six or seven boats waiting to come in, just...
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    ready to compound

    I HAVE A 93, ITS NOT TO BAD , JUST DULL.i'M READY TO BY A BUFFER AND HAVE A GO AT IT AND WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAD ANY SUGGESTIONS AS TO PRODUCTS AND THE PROPER PADS TO USE ON THE BUFFER, THANKS
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    Scuppers that acutally scup

    I have a 17ft that the scuppers are right at te water line, they are new, the type with a rubber flapper. Prblem is, every time I wakk to the back of the boat the water comes flooding in. I know I can just block them off but sometimes I do take some water over the stern or sometimes it rains...
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    towing with Exterra

    I have a small 17 ft CC I usually tow it with my F150 w/ Triton V8 withtow package. My wifes car is a 2004 V6 Nissan Exterra The manual says towing capasity is 5000 lbs but recommends trailer brakes for anything over 1000 lbs. Two questions, Should I add a Tranny cooler and are brakes really...
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    South Florida , Miami boaters where to go?

    I'm new to Launching from Miami (dinner Key or so) and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on things like restaurants on the water or islands I could beach the boat and go for a swim or marinas I could tie up to for the day and barbeque with the family. I know of Elloit key but was...
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    First boat, first time putting it on a trailer,Help!

    so I just got a 17 ft. CC outboard and it came with a trailer. The trailer was in pretty sad shape so I put new hubs, bunks a new winch on it and checked all the nuts and bolts and everything else I could think of. Now I want to put the boat on it and I think I have the right idea from watching...
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    smart tabs and fork lifts

    my boat (17ft CC W/75hp outboard) is rack stored and taken out of the water with a fork lift. If I install smart tabs will they be in the way of the forks whe they take me out?
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    rebuild it, get a new on or leave it alone?

    Have a 1993 75hp 2 stroke on a 17 ft CC. Compression in all three cylinders is 125 other wise engine is runnig good. Is it time to do something? I stay in the bay but always want my boat to be as reliable as possible. I'm new to boating and I come to this site alot. Thanks for all the great info...
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    online outboard courses

    I am new to boating and am taking the Power Squadrons course but I was wondering if anyone knew of any online courses for outboard repairs. I would like to do at least the minor stuff myself I have a 1993 Mercury 75HP 2 stroke on a 17 ft. Seasquirt.
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    CMC PT 130

    thinking about buying a cmc pt 130 trim tilt. Are there any comments on this unit?
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    1993 75hp Mercury 2stroke power trim/tilt

    the trim motor works and there is fluid but the unit does not raise or lower any ideas why? thanks
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