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    Vibration at idol... what's "normal"?

    Hi All, Have a New 07 Glastron MX175, 3.0 Volvo SX , 25 hrs on it ... How much vibration is normal for my motor??? Have a pretty high freq. vibration at idol, at operating temp. Nothing in gear, turning triming, just seems like it's more vibration than "normal". It's done this from day one...
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    thinking about 07 MX175 w/volvo... regrets??

    Hi guy's, I'm finally narrowed my choices to; Glastron mx175 or Bayliner 175, both entry level (all I can afford). I'm leaning to the glastron, but I'm a little conserned in getting service for the Volvo, not many shops nearby. Any thoughts would be great! Thanks, Gary
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    Most reliable motor/drive, Merc or Volvo???

    Ok, got it narrowed down! Can't afford a new OB set up so I'm down to: 17'or18' 07 Bayliner w/ merc 17' 07 Glastron w/ Volvo Both entry boats, what I'm looking for is whats most reliable and cost effective down the road from a repair cost and trouble free use. (i'm going to have this boat...
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    More?'s is a 90 fast enough (new glastron)

    Hey, All I'm really getting lots of info from these forums... Thanks! Getting my head around a NEW boat. Needs to be entry level. I'm still likeing the idea of an OB... Anyone with experience w/ a 90 2stroke on the Glastron 170? Use the boat to tube, fish and pull my kids on a wake board...
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    Time for NEW boat

    Ok I've posted a few time lately... my 88 4winns is dead :-( We need to move on, I'm glad I learn on a 3k boat (like plug in, then launch!) We enjoy boating as a family, so another boat is necessary! Knowing my limited time, patients, and $; I think I would like to get into a NEW boat, and just...
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    99 Johnson115...good/bad what to look for

    looking to get out of I/O and into O/B. In general what to look for in a good motor? Any inherant problems with Johnson , Erude ? Guidence would be really helpful! Thanks lot's ( got lots of help already from you guys!) Gary
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    What do you about a... '93Sunbird 170

    Hello, Thinking about getting into the OutBoard world... Anyone know anything about a 93 Sunbird 170 w/ 90hp Evrd??? Any thoughts Good or bad Thanks, Gary
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    IO v OB my I/O is Dead... opinons Please

    I'd love to get some guidance fron you OB guys, I think alot of what ail's my boat are I/O stuff... Hx: My 1st pwr boat, 88 4winns OMC 3.0 17' IO trailered in NH. The boat is in great cosmetic shape. I've owned it 4 yrs, been well maintained by me and best guess the prior owner. BUT, lots of...
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    Done w/ IO... opinions needed

    Hello all, not sure if this is the right forum, but I thought I'd start here... Hx: My 1st pwr boat, 88 4winns OMC 3.0 17' IO trailered in NH. The boat is in great cosmetic shape. I've owned it 4 yrs, been well maintained by me and best guess the prior owner. BUT, lots of what I think are...
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    Who uses the least wood in new boats?

    Hi all, are there moderately priced sm. 17-18' runabouts that use little or no wood in the deck and stringer systems?<br />Mess'in with the idea of a new boat to keep a long time, New so I know where the maintainance started. But don't have lots to spend.<br />Thanks for thoughts.<br />gary
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    Water in drive,press. test good??confused!

    hi all, 88 OMC 3.0, after a week on the lake noticed what i thought was water in out drive oil.(choc. milk), also, when I pulled the dip stick, a little gyser of oil shot out (obviously more fluid then when I started) Drained it, refilled (cheap WM oil) Took it for a quick run, and it looked...
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    Discouraged boater... need advise...

    Here's the story... 2nd season of power boating, and I love it, even the family likes it (tough to do w/ 2 teenage daughters)! Mid last season bought a 88 4Winns 160 OMC 3L , nice shape, mantained by the same inland marina I bought it from got it for what seems like a good deal $3K. I have also...
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    Prop ? Front to Back play??

    1st time replacing my prop, ('88 OMC 3L) There is a little front to back movment on the prop, as there was with the old prop. Is this OK? <br />Thanks lots; Gary
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    Lake Winnipesaukee, NH... beaches for boats??

    Lake Winnipesaukee, NH... beaches for boats?? Hi, planning a week on the lake this summer, I'm new to this, any ideas for beaches, sand bar, etc, that allow boats to moore or beach, for swiming or a stop for lunch?<br />Thanks lot's Gary
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    OMC 3.0 fuel filter ??

    Any tricks to changing out a fuel filter on a OMC GM 3.0 ? I don't want to spill gas everywhere... and I don't see a fuel shut off before the filter. Any ideas would be great!<br />Thanks, Gary
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