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    1986 OMC Stringer Sterndrive 4.3L 4v Quadrajet HP?

    My first boat had a 1986 OMC stringer mount 4.3L with a two barrel Holley that was rated at 175hp.
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    2000 SSi 235 through hull transducer

    I just quit using mine and installed a Lowrance fish finder with the transducer on the stern.
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    No oil pressure after changing engine oil ?

    I change the engine oil in our 496 Bravo 3 at the beginning of each season by draining it out the hose that comes off the oil pan drain plug and then pulls out the transom drain hole. I looks like I let it drain too long and now it won't build up any oil pressure. A couple of years ago this...
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    mercruiser alarm

    I have had to change the water pressure sensor on my 496 four times since I purchased it in 2005. Although the fresh water here is rather hard.
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    Looking to replace missing Chapparal Cushion

    Chaparral doesn't even have parts available for current production boats. When I lost a cushion I went to a place that does boat interiors and covers.
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    Can I replace a Mercruiser 5.0L with a 4.5L engine?

    That drop in horsepower will really slow down your boat. Plus as already mentioned you are better off just getting a rebuilt motor with the same specs. No use reinventing the wheel, especially if you don't know exactly what you are doing.
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    Is AARP worth it???

    Not sure if it matters to you, but they are very anti-gun.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    Another thing to consider is the time savings. I pump mine out and dump it down a sewer cleanout in the alley behind the house. As a side note I would never even consider using a shop vac.
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    Head holding tank pump out

    I use a Todd Waste Caddy that holds 29 gallons. However I purchased it in 2005 and they have gone up in price a lot since then.
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    Ever buy a boat to big for your garage.

    Our old carport fit our first boat just fine. We knew our second boat would be 6 inches too tall to fit the carport, so we had it replaced with a new carport that was 2 feet taller. The Karens in the neighborhood went insane, even though there is no HOA. Ended up making enemies for life.
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    Wandering heading at slow speed

    Ours still wanders, but a lot less than our last boat which had a 1986 OMC stringer mount, which even did it when new.
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    is Nada boat valuation acurate?

    What percentage of the overall price is the $3000 difference ? If it is small and you really like/want the boat, just purchase it.
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    Oil Filter, alt brands

    I use the same Mobil 1 filter on my tow truck and my boat. When I can't find a Mobil 1 I have used Wix.
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    Pressfit Trailer Lights are Stupid!

    The holes cut out of your trailer are too big. As mentioned by XS Power, just silicone them in.
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    Torque Roll?

    My last boat had a similar problem. When cruising I would have people move around to level things out.
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    SEI OUTDRIVE

    It takes longer to ask the question, than to just do it to be sure.
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    23-24 foot vs 26-28 foot pros and cons?

    When we purchased our boat we wanted something around 22-23 feet long with a real head in it. After a year of looking the shortest we could find was 26 feet. Had to get a bigger tow vehicle and had to raise our carport so it would fit. Previously we had a 1/2 ton truck and an 18' Seaswirl Cuddy...
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    helm cell phone mount

    When I am on the boat, the cell phone is ignored.
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    Need advice for when to pull the trigger on new purchase

    The best time to purchase a boat around here is fall and winter.
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    I can relate to this!

    I had an old junk tool box filled with over 200 pounds of nuts and bolts off of 64-70 Ford Mustangs. Figured it was safe on my back porch, but someone carried it all off about 30 years ago.
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