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    Possible new Dorsett owner

    Hi everyone, you have a nice friendly site. I have been a life long boater and until 2 weeks ago was unaware of the Dorsett boats. (we are sailors) My brother spotted this little lady while out exploring. We have recovered 2 sail boats in pretty much similar conditions, however we are at a...
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    88 Century Fury Fuel Tank Help

    Guys, I am looking for an owners manual for a 17' 1988 Century Fury 120. I've called Century, seems than in 1988 it was a different company and the current Century organization does not have any of the old material. Or so I was told. I've been looking on Ebay and dong Google searches with no...
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    gas tank size and location

    I have a 1988 Century Fury with a 120HP inboard. The fuel gauge is not showing any fuel in a full tank. I have checked the gauge and it is working. A prior owner put a new floor and carpet in the boat years ago and closed in the fuel tank. I believe the tank is just forward of the engine...
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    Overheating problems

    I overheated my engine and I am trying to correct all that I messed up. The boat is a 1988 Century Fury with a Mercruiser 120 and a MR outdrive. The impeller is toast (may have been the original cause). The guide tube from the impeller housing to the water line melted. The housing for the...
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    Milkshake in outdrive

    Guys I need some advice. I've searched the forum and can't seem to find what I need. I have an Alpha One outdrive that has a problem. The last couple of weeks I noticed a white milky fluid dripping out of the weep hole. Last weekend I decieded to change the outdrive gear lube, and what came...
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    Fuel Line Replacement

    I swapped a motorcycle for a 1988 Century Bronco. This boat has some cosmetic issues but nothing serious. I'm trying to correct a problem that may require that I replace the fuel line from the tank to the pump. I have two questions. 1. Where does the fuel line run, and will I need to pull the...
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    Green Oil

    Help, I just bought a 1988 Century Bronco with a Mercruiser 2.5L 120HP I/O Alpha One outdrive. I was told by the prior owner that it "might" have a problem with a bad head gasket. I did a conpression check and all looked good. Next I checked the oil and it looked OK. I put water to the...
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    Glastron strarflite gas tank removal

    Folks, I just acquired a 73 glastron 179 starflite with 3.0L mercruiser. The boat needs a new transom, among other items. I have test fired the engine with some starting eather. Before I think about putting fuel to the engine, also it passed a compression test, and I would like to get it...
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    Mercruiser 140 3.0L supplies

    Folks, I'm not exactly new to boating but I just picked up a 1971 Glastron Starflite with a Mercruiser 140, I/O. The boat has sat idle for about 7 years. The engine is free, turns over, and has compression of 130, 130,125, 60 in cyl 1, 2, 3 & 4. Not sure why #4 is low, initial thinking is...
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    Value of boat vs repair

    Foks, I am new to your site and I have been reading through a number of threads to get as smart as I can as fast as I can. This could be a long process. So I would like some input. I just acquired a 1973 Glastron 18 foot trihull with a Mercruiser 140 I/O. The hull seems sound, flooring is...
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