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    95 Four Winns Insurance Value???

    I have a 1995 Four Winns 170 Freedom (4.6L engine) on a Four Winns trailer. I am trying to get it insured and the insurance company wants it broken down on value of the trailer, motor and boat. The NADA value is around $6,500 for both boat and trailer. My question is what values do I put on the...
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    Just Finished Greasing U-Joints & Gimble Bearing, Need Final Pointers

    I had a post on removing the outdrive on a 95 Four Winns 4.3L OMC Cobra to lube the gimble bearing & u-joints and thankful for all the helpful info. I just finished the job but I still have a few questions. First when I removed the outdrive thire was no gasket around it, just a small rubber ring...
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    How Much Torque When Putting Outdrive Back On??

    How much torque do I put on the bolts when put my out drive back together? It is a 95 OMC unit on a 4.3L engine. Also is there a certin pattern to torque the bolts? Thanks
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    Removing Vertical Drive on OMC Cobra

    I would like to remove my vertical drive on my 95 Four Winns so I can lube the gimble bearing and universal joints. It is a OMC Cobra unit on a 4.3L Chevy engine. I have never done this before so I'd like to know if it is hard to do and how to do it step by step. Also is there a gasket I need to...
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    Depth Finder On 95 Four Winns

    I just bought a 95 Four Winns Freedom DLX. My question is about the factory optional depth sounder. My boat has a digital type guage installed in the dash and it is made by Lowrance. It is not working and I don't know if all Four Winns just had the gauge and thire was something you bought to...
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    Outdrives Are They All The Same?

    As far as qulity, repair and cost are all outdrives about the same. Volvo, Merc, and OMC Cobra, is one better than the other? I don't know much about them, so anything else I need to know when looking at a used one?
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    Need help on floor and gelcoat repair

    Is replacing a floor on a bow runner boat hard and is it a do it yourself project? Also a deep scratch in the gelcoat can it be fixed to look like it was never scratch? Can I fix myself the scratch and is it expensive to do?
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    Newbe needs INFO on first boat purchase

    I'm looking to buy my first boat but know very little about them. Size will be around 18' to 20' open bow. Question; will a 4cly 130 hp I/O have enough power for one skiing or tubing with four adults on board? Is Volvo or Mercury motor better? What name brand boats should I avoid? What should I...
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    Newbe needs INFO on first boat purchase

    I am looking to buy my first boat but know very little about them. The size will be around 18' to 20' open bow. I will be doing some water skiing and tubing. Question; is a 4cyl 130hp I/O enough power to pull a skier plus have four adults on board? Who has the better motor/outdrive Mercury...
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