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    454's with Alpha 1's?

    Hi, About three or four weeks ago I found a 1987 Scarab III that I absolutely loved. Overall, the condition was very good and the survey was a positive, too, as far as structure. The thing that eventually made me walk away was that the 454's were backed up with Alpha 1's. My question to you...
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    Requesting Input

    Hi Everyone, I have found a boat I really, really like. The price is right and it looks fantastic. I have had it surveyed and am putting down below the notes from the survey. The survey was done in the water and dry. The boat is a 34' Scarab III 1) Bottom of the starboard outside bulkhead...
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    Boat Insurance -- Your advice/suggestions

    My current boat insurance is Progressive and I have an agreed upon policy. I've been reasonably happy with it, but am open to hearing all advice because, frankly, I know I've got a lot to learn. My one complaint with Progressive is that they will not give me an insurance quote without the hull...
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    Selling cars and boat on eBay questions...

    Hi, I'm selling several cars and a boat on eBay in the next weeks or so, and have never done this before. I have a question that I would appreciate your advice on: I've read this thread (and am now paranoid, lol) http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=207127 , so I want to protect myself...
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    Selling a boat... Pro Broker or Anti Broker

    What are the advantages to using a broker to sell a boat? I've only sold one boat and that was by listing it in the local paper, etc., and was wondering why some choose to use a broker instead? There's got to be an advantage to doing it, but I must be missing it. Thanks, as I'm sure this is a...
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    Used Boat Broker, am I expecting too much?

    Hi, I'm not naming names, but I am interested in buying a used high performance boat that is at a particular broker quite some ways away. When I first began negotiating I received extremely quick answers. He was professional, polite, promised to be helpful (but has turned out not to be) and...
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    Name these Mercruiser drives, if the picture helps...

    Hi, I've never owned a boat with Mercruiser drives (I presently have a cone clutch OMC King Cobra), can someone tell me what drives these are, if the pictures here can tell you? Thank you in advance.
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    Stupid shipping question...Please advise

    Hi, I am eying a Wellcraft Scarab III (34') that, if bought, has no trailer. I will need to have the boat shipped. Does anyone have a rough idea of how much a non-trailered boat will cost to ship from approximately 400 miles away. More importantly, does anyone have a company that recommend...
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    92 AMK OMC King Cobra P/N Question/Verification

    Hi, I do not have the part numbers for OMC drive unit stuff for 1992, only 1991. I want to order a complete water pump kit for my drive. Is mine the same as 984461 listed in 1991 or different? Thank you in advance for taking the time to help, my boat information is listed below. James...
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    Is my OMC King Cobra A Cone Clutch instead of Dog Clutch?

    I was comparing it with the picture I have of Dog Clutch drives and I *think* I have the cone clutch style. My drive is this picture: The picture I was comparing it to is: http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/bwcobra.jpg Am I correct or not? Does this mean I will be more fortunate in...
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    Please help with stupid and damaging questions

    First, thanks for any information and help you may provide. Second, if there is any information I failed to provide please tell me what you need and where I will find it. Again, thanks in advance. I just purchased a 1992 Four Winns Liberator 201 cuddy cabin with an OMC King Cobra drive and a...
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