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    How do you remove the shifter from side panel?

    Hey all I am trying to reupholster my side panels right now and the side with the shifter I dont easily see how to remove. I found the exact one I have on youtube: https://youtu.be/28mzhX7yC5s There are 6 screws that seem to hold it but I also dont see how to get to the two center screws. If...
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    A sink in a speed boat....ugh

    So my boat has a sink in it lol....in a speed boat, I dont get it. I'd like to "delete" it any thoughts?
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    New Floor, transom checks out good but.....

    Hi all I just replaced my floor stringers and deck turned out really good. Had my transom checked out and found no moister so that is good...BUT I do have an issue a little higher and outward from the transom. My 1990 Raven bowrider 2100 has a premade mini swim platform and the transome tie...
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    Famous Last Words... Here we go!

    Hi all, I am new to boating and this forum. I am pretty handy am an avid DIYer around the house and with my cars, always wanted a boat never had much money for one though hmmm.... :) I bought a 1990 Raven Boatworks 21ft open bow I/O with a 5.7L Mercruiser engine with an alpha one outboard (is...
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    Boating and drinking question....

    How does drinking alcohol on a boat work? I totally get the driver shouldn't be drinking just like a car but are you able to have beer and open containers on a boat? I cant find a clear answer on this. For reference I would be boating in Wisconsin, Illinois, and/or Michigan. Thanks.
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    New boat guy battery question

    So I got a boat with no battery in it. What do I get? It's got a mercruiser 5.7 in it but will also run tilt pump, lights, stereo...etc. do I run two batteries? No clue where to start any advice would be great.
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    Resurrecting a Raven Bowrider 2100 BR

    I'm going to use this to mark progress on my 1990 Raven 2100br restoration. I am starting with the trailer however new tires today will be 're wiring the lights with a new LED kit!
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    What are these wires?

    Hello everybody I've recently just purchased a boat that has an inboard Mercruiser 5.7 with a Mercruiser Alpha One on the outboard I noticed that there are two wires that are coming through to the outside and I don't know what they are or what they go to I also noticed on the right side I have a...
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    transom

    i just bought a 1990 raven open bow boat. how do i know if the transom is good? i just watched a video online of this dude on open water and the transom ripped off and the boat sunk lol.....so I need to know mine is good and hoping haha.
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    Raven bow rider 2100 br first boat ever ...project

    Hi all I just joined the forum a few weeks ago saying I bought a used four wins ski boat. Well the seller went MIA but I fell into a good deal on a Raven with open bow and a motor that needs a starter. The motor is a mercrusuer i/o which I think is a chevy 350 engine? The bellies are all needed...
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    First Boat Fixer Upper

    Hi All! I'm in the process of buying a four wins 1985 horizon 190. The biggest issue with the boat is the lack of interior. I'm pretty well versed in restoring things like my 79 Pontiac Trans am but this is my first venture into boats. If you guys could point me in the right direction to a spot...
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