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    Bayliner 180 OB

    Hi, We (wife, I, and 1 year old) are thinking of trading in our 1979 SportCraft for a new family boat, and I really like the looks of this new 180ob. I think i would prefer to go with an OB since the maintenance is so minimal. I just wanted to send a feeler out their to see if anyone has...
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    2008 or 2009 Tahoe

    Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering purchasing either a new 2009 Tahoe or possibly a leftover 2008. We are stuck between the Q4 (135hp) or the Q5 (190hp). The Q4 is very attractive budget wise, but a few times per year we like to invite 4-6 friends to join us... Currently, we have an...
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    Replacement of my floor! (pics)

    I bought my first boat about 2 yrs ago. I have had a ball and since reading the forum, realized I need to replace the floor as well as the foam. It is really waterlogged... I just started to cut out the old floor. Has anyone tried this in the middle of winter in upstate NY! The floor was...
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    Painting my boat this spring!!

    I am thinking of painting my boat this spring. I have been researching this for the last month or so and have learned alot from this forum and great web-sites like the Inturluk site! I examined the the hull of my boat, which is fiberglass. Their are very small, minor spyder cracks, pressure...
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    New Prop!

    Guys, I need a new prop! I took my boat in for a general carb flushing and we found out the RPM's were only turning 4600 at full throttle. I have a 19 degree prop right now. My mechanic is recommending a 17 degree or maybe even a 15 degree Michigan Propeller. What are your thoughts?
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    Trailer Registration Question

    Hi Guys, Great forum, wonderful info! I bought a 1977 15' Sportcraft boat with a 1985 80hp mercury outboard about a year ago. I love the boat, and have been working on it since I bought it. I replaced the floor, rewired most of the lights, put in new carpet and a new stereo. Now we are...
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    1983 80 HP Mercury Idle Issues

    Hi Guys, Great forum! Lots of good info. I have an 83 80 HP Mercury. It starts very easy and runs great, except for when I decrease acceleration (like when your coming back into the docks).... I can back off the throttle slowly and it stalls every time, when I get down to only a few miles an...
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    Re-Painting my Fiberglass Boat

    Hi, I purchased my first boat last year and I really enjoyed working on it. I replaced the entire floor, recarpeted it, and replaced most of the electrical as well as the seats. The boat is a 1977 Sportcraft. I would like to do the painting myself but have no idea if you can even re-paint...
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    1983 Mercury 80 HP Issues

    Hi All, This is my first post and I appreciate any help in advance for my knowledge on outboards is limited at best. I just purchased my first used boat a few weeks ago. It is a fixer upper! I just replaced the entire floor and am working on some of the issues with the engine. I have taken...
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