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    How much is it worth?

    Spider cracks are superficial, nothing you can do about it . Motor sputtering after shutting off could be timing off a tad . The 4.3s are good dependable engines. Personally not a fan of Trophy's , I would keep looking . The hull has no toe kicks , so you cant get your feet under the gunwales...
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    2008 305 Conquest fuel tank sending unit access

    If it's a Boston Whaler you will get better results with replies on Facebook.... Everything Boston Whaler .
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    Inspecting a 2007 Mako 284 - what to look for?

    There's a bunch of Mako sites on Facebook, that would be your best bet in getting any feedback on a particular model .
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    New old boat checklist.

    If the tell-tale was sputtering before the new impeller, which you indicated in your wording . I would be looking at that passageway being semi clogged up .
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    Tiny boat performance help

    And what motor HP wise , was hanging on the back ?
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    Tiny boat performance help

    Google, 5hp Mariner tiller extension, this will solve your planning issue by allowing you to sit in the middle seat while you plane out .
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    Sea Rays are barely a step above a Bayliner as far as hull construction goes . One of the more over-rated boats. Grady Whites are not much better as most of them need transoms , stringers and or gas tanks . After all the suggestions it looks like the OP is going to go against them , 19'...
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    21' is going to be a much better ride in any sort of chop . You'll have room for coolers and gear , not so much in a 19' . Two feet is a huge difference when your talking a 19 vs 21 ' hull . I would be sticking with a 21' , something will show up , be patient.
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    Questions about sink drainage

    99% of sinks in boats drain overboard . I've never witnessed one that drains into a tank , black or grey .
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    Long block replacement suggestions

    If money isn't a problem, I would be dropping 502's in . Same footprint, same transmission and prop shaft . Props would be different, that's about it . The 32 Tournament is no speed demon with the 454s , the 502's would be a huge improvement in that department.
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    Boat purchase during Northern winter

    What exactly are you looking at ? Make, model , drive line ? Are we talking 10K or 100K ? Some boats have a reputation for bad transoms , stringers and gas tanks . I/Os have there issues just like some outboard motors . On the other hand some have great reputations , minimal issues and have a...
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    Survey

    Should be zero difference. Straight inboards are aligned with engines off . So a 36" boat with twin 502's when taking off is going to develop gobs of torque, the cutlass bearing ( a 6" long plastic sleeve in the prop shaft struts ) takes all torque. If it's off by hundredeth's of a fraction ...
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    Mid 2000's Sea Ray 320 Ride

    Your in the 1 mpg club ,not to be confused with the mile high club , regardless of tab position. Stuffing the bow in rough water may actually improve your "fuel milage ", by fractions on the dollar at the pump . It's something you don't dwell on when you're in the " club " .
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    Mid 2000's Sea Ray 320 Ride

    Pretty sure with the V drive , all your weight( engines ) is in the stern . A straight inboard will have engines more midship . So in your case the boat will be stern heavy and bow light . Trim tabs , which are on that boat , will trim the bow down . So we don't know in the video you watched how...
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    2002 Four Winns 348 Vista

    Have you ever used a moisture meter ? Have you ever taken a hammer and tapped a transom or stringers ? Have you ever removed screws from a transom or stringers and used a pick to see if you have dry shavings . If the boat cost more than 10-15 K , I highly recommend a survey , after you've taken...
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