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    Seller said it came from factory that way ? Doubt it

    My thoughts exactly , proberly a hack job , just too unload telling me anything i wanted too hear just too sell Seller says Im selling for the wife , husband died , I know little about boat , Topic never came up and I never considered a boat with mix & match but I indicated in my original post...
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    Seller said it came from factory that way ? Doubt it

    1995-24 ft 1995 Bahia WO cuddy , Seller says it has a Mercruiser 4.3 - 6 cylinder Volvo Penta duo prop drive questioning seller claims it came from factory that way ? Never heard of that Years ago when I was repowering my 30 footer shop had a deal on Mercrusier engines using my volvo...
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    Thoughts on a 2001 Yamaha 200 HP 2 stroke - GOOD ? BAD ? UGLY ?

    Dont know model , will be there next day or two , learning process , but we will figure it all out in due time , if i move on it
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    Thoughts on a 2001 Yamaha 200 HP 2 stroke - GOOD ? BAD ? UGLY ?

    Not new too this site , boating long time , Every boat I owed power was IOs Mercruiser or Volvo Penta over the years many helpful responses from the moderators My last boat was a 30 footer with twin Volvo Penta IOs , SOLD in August - Think I made a decision , Downsizing Back too a...
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    Using inverter on board

    For bit more you can get more watts and run other items drills fans , micro waves coffee pots and have alternate power off boat I had a 3000 watt Harbor Freight ( not best qualaity that was used on my cabin cruiser Think it cost me $ 140 bucks , Refused too spend 8 grand rebuilding a...
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    Filling a boat with Jerry Can , Common sense , Not safe- Dont DO IT . COMMON SENSE ? what's that
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    ALL of the above true, Fuel is the smallest part of the cost , I must have poured 40 thousand into that boat during 7 years , maybe crazy selling , just got tired , not fun anymore , Boat sat , Would take it out ofen too go nowhere. . Inlet 16 miles , Having a yacht at marina becomes a...
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    Took advantage of hot boat market , Sold our 30 ft gas guzzler 1 - 1/2 gallon fuel burn a mile , twin engine cabin cruiser. Figuring in a few months I will have my choice , Newbie owners will be eager too sell , never realizing the cost & work of yacht ownership . Retired couple ...
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    SOLD - My gas guzzler twin volvo penta cabin cruiser - NOW WHAT ? LOOKING

    SOLD BOAT LAST WEEK , Always owing some sort of boat , Last boat was a Laguna WA cuddy fishing , Retired older couple , Decided too purchased a 30 ft cabin cruiser 6 years ago 2004 Sea Ray Cruiser , Do cruising together , enjoying water together , boat had all the comforts of home ...
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    Checking freon level will auto gauges work on Marine Airrr ?

    Unit is 2002 Marine AIRRRRRR - 9000 BTU , I have 15 lbs of R 22 in a cylinder , Last season buddy ( mobile boat repair ) put a few ounces and it ran fine , This year same issue , He cussed up a storm saying what a Bitc__ getting too those fittings THis time around I am doing myself...
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    Word of mouth is your best advertising , Getting off the ground will the challenge , Boaters talk too other boaters , Any good boat mechanic busy all the time , Suggustion, - Run small adds in free boating publications - ones in bait shops or West Marine , - . Hit up marinas that dont...
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    IS 427 A - freon sold in small cylinder like auto 134a replaces R 22

    Does anybody know if 427a is sold in smaller cylinders ? like 134 a freon for cars ? Its a replacment for R 22 , I need a little too top off , This year my little network of repair people are out of R 22 , Phased out , You can buy it but have too be a licensed tech its sold in 25 lb...
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    leaking bow hatch window

    Hey guys little follow up and another question purchased 3m marine grade silicone sealant , clear bonds fiberglass-glass-rubber-wood-vinyl Almost sure its not coming from frame attached too hull , I see water coming in from glass . Yesterday I cleaned aluminum frame of old black sealant ...
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    leaking bow hatch window

    Morning Scott , thanks for the prompt response , will hit Ace and try the items U mentioned , Will check out bedding , beleive its coming from glass but anything is possible , ,
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    leaking bow hatch window

    Bowan hatch window , Last season I removed entire bowan hatch , ( top portion ) too fix leak cleaned frame , gasket good , no cracks , not brittle Re- Installed gasket , placed glass over on gasket , Only thing holding glass inplace is a a bead of silicone along the border of glass...
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