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    Whats my Outboard worth???

    I have a 1979 Mercury 200 HP OB W/ power trim has new water pump, impeller, thermostats w/ gaskets, 2x SS 21pitch props, Mercury deluxe controls..... just trying to get an idea what its worth selling it private party Vs. selling to a shop that buys used OB's.
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    Anyone from the Orange County CA area??

    I need to find a good inexpensive upholstery shop in costa mesa/ newport beach area.. ive been quoted 1500 to reupholster 2 back to back jump seats and a bench seat. i feel like thats a little steap.. so if anyone knows of a good reputable shop that is on the cheap side let me know asap i...
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    1979 v200 will not start!!! im giving up

    so i just picked this boat up and it started just fine for the old owner, 2 days after getting it home it will not start. i have the commander throttle control.. the motor cranks and is getting fuel but no dice.... sometimes it gets real close to turning over and the just stops abruptly (almost...
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    boating newbie!

    so im pretty new to boats just picked up a 73 tahiti hull with what i was told was an 1979 200 hp merc outboard. but a buddy of mine told me it was a 115. there are no stickers on the covers so i dont know how to tell its a 6cyl and the serial number is 5364376 any help out be awesome the...
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