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    Ok to tilt the outdrive up on an I/O - half way to get out of trouble ?

    In the past (50 yrs.) on outboard motors I have tilted the motor up about half way in order to get out of trouble - like when run aground on a soft (sand) bottom, successfully. I had a OMC I/O on a Sea Ray and I tried to use this technique and the I/O was never right after that. I have also...
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    Whaler Look Alike... SEA SPORT

    Hi I am looking at a 1989 Sea Sport with a 90hp Force that looks very much like a BW hull. This is not the same boat company as Seasport in Bellingham, WA. Does anyone know about these boats ? Thanks.
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    Merc 140hp v.s. 135hp which is better ?

    Hi I'm shopping for a 1990-1992 19' Searay and found two local boats - - one has a 1992 Merc 135hp - the other has a Merc 140hp about the same year from the looks. So I have read the "tower of power" information in the past and I like them. But I just can't find good info on what the 140hp...
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    135 SILENT FLOW VOLVO PENTA in a Searay

    I saw this add on CL for a 19.5' Searay, looks to be a trihull, with the above engine. It appears to be diesel ? Anyone with knowlege or experience on this one ? Would you buy it ? and why or not ? Thanks.
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    Boat Cover Tie-down straps - Taylor Made

    Hi I purchased a Taylor Made boat cover 17 footer and the tie-down straps are a real pain. The 1" webbing that you loop around the edge of the trailor then back through the loop in the cover. The problem is the buckle. Both ends of the webbing goes thru the back of the buckle then back thru the...
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    Stringer Problem 1977 Glastron tri-hull T179

    Hi My tri-hull I/O doesn't drain water very well. The water stays trapped in the stringers and doesn't drain to the bilge area. I tried drinning a hole in one of the stringers near the front of the engine and yep, right through the bottom of the boat. althought that drained the water, I had...
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    OMC Outdrive Replacement ... again

    Hi Sorry, but i continue to be confused about the OMC Outdrives... For example, a 1978 22' Formula Cuddy Cabin - $1500 - very nice... But the 235 HP, 230 OMC Outdrirve needs replacement. The "general responce" is walk away ? ... but it is very nice... So... does it vary by boat to boat when...
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    Prop gone missing VP280 1977 Volvo

    Hi Had my 1977 Glastron Tri-Hull T179, VP AQ130D at the shop for months, now shop doesn't answer - towed the boat home - prop gone missing. Pls. help with your best guess to replace the prop. Seloc only talks in generalities on this one. The shaft is about 4" with about 2 and 1/4" grooved...
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    SEI outdrive replacements for OMC ?

    Hi Does any one know why an outdrive manufacturer like SEI does not produce a outdrive to replace the unpopular OMC drives ? There seems to be a lot of good boats on the market that are dogged because they have the OMC product behind the engine. Thanks in advance. Ed
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    Swiss Cheese Cavatation Plate on VP280

    Hi Old boat, newly purchased - I removed the Happy Troller plate to discover no less than 16 holes in the cavatation plate. Bad Swiss cheese pun on a VP fully intended... Is it ok to just fill the holes with Marine-Tex gray or will that block the flow or cause problems with the cavatation...
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    Keel Roller composition

    Hi I need to replace my 12" Keel rollers on a Vanson bunk for a 17' tri-hull boat. The application is for saltwater in Oregon - out of the water on trailer 95%. Your thoughts on the following, please: Non-Marking TP Yellow Rubber Poly Vinyl Polyurethane Thanks, Ed
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    Fuel and Oil Filter Volvo AQ130D / 280

    Hi Bought a 1977 Glastron T179 with a volvo 130hp and 280 OD Tri-hull . Added Optima Batterty - now runs but will not idle. I intend to drain the gas - Sears;s pump on order. I have tried 3 different attempts to pump to siphon / extract the gas, from the fuel fill without success. I know about...
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    No Battery Box - ok >

    Hi Got a 77 Glastron T179 VP130 dead battery, purchased a M34 Optima and a Group 24 battery box. The box will fit in the small spot next to the VP 130 but it toches the engine - small platform just starbord of the engine block. Is it ok to run the battery without a box ? The gas intake is on...
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    Sea Ray = Sun Runner = Sea Swirl ?

    Hi I am looking at a 1979 Sunrunner CC, new GM 350 and VP 280, knowing that Sunrunner is no longer in business. Seems that the focus in these forums is not necessarily on the boat manfacturer, but on the engine and outdrive. There is a very negitive OMC - advise. So I love the old SeaRays and...
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    Ford 302 and 190 OMC question

    Hi Im considering a 1984 Seaswirl with a 302 and 190 OMC, the seller claims a new crate 302 290HP with a high performance cam, with a 600 flow carb. I am concerned that this is a mismatch for the outdrive ? It also needs a new exhaust maifold. The price is great. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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