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    Humminbird 383c any good? Thinking about buying.

    A friend has one for sale that has been used for a summer. Are these any good? I want it for general navigation allowing me to get back at night (GPS), and also for depth. Thats all I really desire. Whats a good price for one used?
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    4cyl 120HP safe cruising RPMs and MAX RPM's?

    I chose the general forum as my question is not really a techincal / repair related. I have been reading past topics of the 2.5L and 3.0L 4cyl's likeing to throw push rods / breaking rockers. So I guess this stems from over reving and or an incorrect prop. So to my question, what is a good...
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    Why do bowriders rot so quick compared to other designs?

    I know this is biased and not always the case, but every single used bowrider I looked at, was either soft, rotted out completely, or was already rebuilt to who knows what underneath. Why is this so common on a bowrider but not cuddys or closed bows? Brand did not seem to matter either...
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    Urgent! Can I run my prop on a trailer to load engine?

    Sounds dumb, but the lake is not good to go for a ride today. Can I back the trailer in the ramp, lower the outdrive and power it up to 3/4 throttle to check for overheat?
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    Damaged my prop, can I file it myself?

    On my sea ray I ended up not consulting marine charts and struck a rock. The corners are dinged up and now are rough. Will it hurt to file it smooth? Good news is, all 3 blade are all hit the same so it is not too badly out of balance. I know the best option is to replace, but I am sure I...
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    What to spray your boat covers with?

    My old canvas's are leaky and have no holes, they just suck up water. What do I need to spray them with to fix this problem?
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    Symptoms of engine water pump being bad?

    I had the outdrive impeller redone and still think I am overheating. Any idea how to check the engine pump before I have to yank it off for an inspection? 1974' Mercruiser 120HP 4 CYL
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    Merc 120HP overheating or not? How to tell?

    You may have remembered my impeller topic, and with the #2 impeller now installed, it seems to be able to drive for 45 min without red lining (all the time I had to test). However the needle is right in between green and red like any minute it will overheat. I am running 87 octane and the...
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    Merc 120HP overheating or not? How to tell?

    Whoops, I posted in the wrong forum. Check the I/O forums.
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    After driving my V8 bayliner, I cant een have fun in my 4 banger

    Its a shame I had to take the bayliner out first, but it was the first one fixed. With my bayliner topping out at 56MPH, I can;t even enjoy my old 4 banger which the guy says tops at 32. I will hook gps to both and see what the true speeds are but the bayliner planes out in literally 3...
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    Can I make my own gas tank legally?

    I have a friend that is a excellent welder. If I were to take my old tank out and cut out all the pieces and have him weld together, is this legal? I was wondering if it needs to meet any costguard standards or any stampings?
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    Engine bay sniffer, where to buy?

    Were can I buy a gas fume detector to put in my engine compartment. I want a decent one that I can trust.
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    Find a post: Who cleaned their ski locker drain and found gas fumes after?

    I remeber reading that someone cleaned their ski locker drain hole with a coat hanger or somthing and thought they punctured their gas tank. Any know of this post? I know it was in september of this year. I cant find it and am having the exact same problem.
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    Typical price to replace a gas tank in floor.

    What is a typical price to do a gas tank on lets say a 20' bayliner? I know the floor will need cut out.
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    Bayliner gas fume smell from floor compartment!

    I bought another boat and took it out today. It is a 90' Bayliner Capri 2052 CK cuddy cabin. The engine compartment blower does not work at all so I simply remomve the engine cover for 5 min or so before starting. But today I looked for my ancor in the floor compartment and was greeted by a...
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    Estimated empty weight of boat trailer?

    I need to know a rough estimate of a single axle, steel boxed frame trailer wich will fit a 20' boat. Any ideas? Name plate is faded and I need unlaiden weight.
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    Urgent help, need unlaiden weight for registation, decal ruined.

    I have a 1990 Calkins trailer for a 20' boat. It has a cheap printed decal that is no longer readable. bought it from MN which that state does not require documented unlaiden weight, my state (PA) does. How can I find this weight? Calkins does not have a website of phone. Any ideas?
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    Proper way to use muffs

    I think this is it. -Outdrive down. -Water hose on either side. -Water turned on BEFORE starting. -Do not raise engine above 1k. -Do not operate gear box???????????????? Is this right?
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    Finally..........bought a boat.

    I bought a 73' Searay SRV 190, red with cream paint, and a cream color interior in great shape. Looks just like this one: (Except the color is red, and in alot nicer shape) http://www.laniermarine.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?veh=725482 Its in getting an impeller and a once over. It does run a...
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    Cost to change inpeller in merc 120 i/o?

    What is a fair price to have a shop do the impeller and housings? I know the pump kit is like $50-60 but total what do you think. I want to get some boating in and just want to pay to have it done. It is a 73' Sea Ray SRV 190 with merc 120HP I/O.
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