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    73' Searay 19', should I avoid over parts availbilty?

    On this 73' there will be issues with parts like all old baots, but what in particular? The merc 120/140HP I/O parts will be plentiful, right? The GM 4cyl engine should also have a good parts availbility as it was used all over, what is left? Hull and stringers are mint and so is the engine...
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    What rots stringers and floors on a well cared for boat?

    In my search for boats I have found a similarity. Every open bow boat I have looked at either have a new floor or the floor is soft and needs rebuilt. I asuume this is from the water washing over and flooding the floor. However on a cuddy or non open bow this is probably less likely. Now...
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    73' Merc 120/140 I/O removal impossible?

    On the older merc drives I was told they use a cotter pin in order to get the outdrive off to change the bellows, and on the newer 80's vintage they screw in some how. This shop stated on the older drives, tools are hard to come by to dismantle it, and even with tools labor would be high...
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    Max swells for 20' cuddy?

    Some say 4' swells max, and others tough it out in 6-8. But for a newbie boater, what kind of swells would be max for a boat like this? It would be a 200HP 5.0L if that matters. And also for a 19' with a 120hp 4cyl (obviously less as it can't motor thru the bigger waves. I know open bow is...
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    73' 4cyl 120HP Merc overheating. No water flow!

    Boat is a 73' Searay with a 120hp 4cyl chevy engine. I could not find a name plate to tell you the displacement or other info. The I/O is labled 120/140HP. Problem is the engine will NOT overheat when hooked up to the hose as you have city water pressure pushing the water thru. Once the...
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    What volvo I/O's should I stay away from?

    Locally, mercruisers are well respected and others are not, so opinions are hard to get. Anyways, what early volvo I/O's are OMC rebrands. Local shops say certain volvo drives are simply OMC as volvo bought them out. Is this true? I have seen some really nice boats, but they all had volvo...
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    Price to ship boat to MN to PA?

    20' with fully working trailer. Anyone have a rough price. Its about 930 miles one way. All the boat shipping website make you enter CC# for quote. I am not that interested in nailing it down so close, just a rought guess. Could it be done for 3-500 dollars?
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    Bought a boat, need your help to confirm!

    I was the high bidder on this boat at $6100, and the guy needs to have $6500 to make the sale, should I do it? His real reserve was way higher but he reduced it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260478821844 Thanks.
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    Glastron Boats and quality?

    Never heard of this brand but one popped up locally. Is this brand any good? I noticed the older ones had omc drives and only a tiny handful has mercs. Also the new ones have volvo drives. Overall I would likes some opinions.
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    Boat prices and out economic recession?

    Is now the best its going to get price wise or am I better to wait it out for better deals. Is spring a good time for deals? I kinda wanted one to use for a bit the remainder of this year.
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    Bayliner or Four Winns 20'?

    Looking into a four winns 205 Sundowner with volvo I/O. Looks to be a ford 302 engine. 1995 model and look in good shape. I want to know how the hull and power plant are. Local shops say four winns make great boats, but stay far away from volvo and OMC i/o's. I don;t know why, and quite...
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    Getting off a boat, body thinks i'm still on......

    Kinda a boat topic, lets just say I have been boating only a few times, and enough times to know I WANT ONE. All the years i've been missing out!! Anyways I assume its just becuase I am not used to it, but what concerns me is if I spend more than lets say 2 hours on a boat, with all the...
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    1973 Mercury/Ford 302CU outdrive questions?

    I am pondering the idea of buying an old 1973 21' Reinell boat. Powered by a mercruiser / ford 302 I/O. It was maintained and used regularly up to 1996, where it has sat in a barn ever since. Being new to I/O's and very seasoned on cars, the engine repair and inspection is no problem...
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    Need help buying a 19' to 23' boat. So confused!

    Ideally, I want to find a nice 19-21 foot boat but my max is a 23'. I found a really nice 1990 Bayliner Capri 2052 CK w/ 5.0L engine but it was way too far away. It had a custom prop and only 140 hours. Sold for $3500. However after missing the deal, friends and coworkers said I should be...
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