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    Mercruiser were 4.3 MPI first run of the season question

    Just recently purchased a 2016 Four Winds with a 4.3 MPI Mercruiser and alpha-1 Stern drive. It's been stored its whole life in been winterized and brought out of storage this spring. I took a lake test on it and it ran fine. There is a tag on it that says "do not run until summarized" (one free...
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    Boat submarining question

    I came across a video that showed several boats on seemingly smooth water or maybe going over the wake of another boat suddenly nose diving, filling the boat with water and potentially (though not in these videos) causing serious injury and boat damage. What freaks me out is that I cannot see...
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    Owners manual for 4.3 MPI with alpha-1 outdrive?

    I just bought a 2016 Four Winds with a mercruiser 4.3 L MPI and an alpha out drive. I have an owners manual for the four winds, but it says to check the engine owners manual for the engine. I do not have an engine owners manual north of been able to find one that doesn't look like just a...
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    I been looking for use boats for a while, I am looking for something significantly bigger than my 16 foot sylvan. I boat in lakes and the family wants to do a lot of tubing and knee boarding and waterskiing. I am looking to cart about 8-9 people around. I am scheduled to take a lake test this...
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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

    Does anyone here have any experience? It looks to be in great shape, while the age is a little daunting. It is relatively inexpensive for this boat market ($10,000). I’m hoping to do a lake test and walkaround this weekend, is there anything I should be looking for with regard to the engine...
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    Considering '13 Bayliner 215

    I Currently own 16 foot sylvan sport select 112 hp Johnson SPL. I have owned this boat since new and have a lot of experience with it. The boat and I both survived my 20s, matured in my 30s and are still doing well in my 40s. I like to tow tubers and have a decent day on our inland Michigan...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    I'm in the market for a new boat for my family. I'm looking at the 20 foot range and I've seen some Yamaha jet boats in my price range that look quite nice; but I've never had a jet boat. How is it going from prop to jet? My kids like to ski and tube, is this do'able? The boat seems to have...
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    Looking for a bigger boat....

    Is there a trailer towing FAQ out there? I have an '07 Commander, with a 6500lbs towing capacity. But... I don't know how that translates into how much it can tow. I know that sounds dumb but is it 6500 - weight of boat and trailer - equipment - all the people? If it says 6500 does that mean...
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    Question on boat shopping: 1999 Crownline 202 5.0 liter

    I'm looking for a boat, and this one came up in my search. My wife's cousin has this same but but his is a '97 with a 350 in it. My question is: Does the 5.0 liter have enough power for this boat? I'm currently an aluminum boat guy and the hull on the Crownline looks huge and heavy. I have 4...
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    Prop selection follow up.

    A few months back I asked for input on a new prop for my 16' Sylvan Sport Select with a 112 Johnson SPL. I received alot of input for which I was grateful. I just thought I'd give a follow up with what I got and how it performs. I ended up getting a Turning Point 15 pitch 4 bladed prop. This...
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    Need a new prop for my 112 Johnson SPL

    I have a 16ft Aluminum Sylvan Sport Select. The weight of the hull is around 840lbs (http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Sylvan_M...95/bp/66b91289) Mainly I use this boat for towing kids tubing, towing one, sometimes two props with two kids who are about 100lbs. Inside the boat are my wife and I and...
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    Purchasing a power boat in about a year.

    Just looking for some guidance, as the last boat I purchased was in '95. I'm looking for something that's going to be better for my family than my current 16' Sylvan. I love the Sylvan, it's just a bit small. I'm thinking something in the 18' to 19' range with a 4.6 or a 5.0. I've checked out...
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    1995 Johnson 112 spl voltage spikes

    I have a 1995 Sylvan with an omc Johnson SPL The voltage meter is spiked all the time. I've done some reading on the 115 Johnson and for those it suggests a voltage regulator.but I know the SPL was a bargain motor. Does it have one? Can a schlep replace it? How do I test it? How do I find it...
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