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    Merc 260 w/ alpha 1 won't crank.

    Ok so its merc 260 w/thunderbolt IV ignition that won't crank all I get is a single click from the starter solenoid. Friday afternoon I tried to start it and it cranked for about 10 sec. then nothing just the click. I have read and searched past threads and after following a great trouble...
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    Salmon Shark Fishing

    Anybody here ever fish for Salmon Shark in BC waters? Curious if these are around south of the Queen Charlottes. Thanks
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    Slipping coupler or prop hub?

    OK I am trying figure out what is going on with my boat now. Below is a link to my resto thread but I''l post the drive question here as well http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=281276 To start the boat is a 1980 Sea Ray 270 SDB powered by a Merc 260 Alpha one combo with a mystery prop...
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    '80 Sea Ray 270 Sedan Bridge

    So after spending most of the summer looking at potential projects I found one to drag home Its a 1980 Sea Ray 270SDB with a single 260 Mercruiser. So now for the project side. The engine is seized solid and the drive is shot. After a 4 hour drive I now have it into the shop. Where I pressure...
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    Pre purchase inspection, Tacoma WA

    Can anybody make a recomendation for a Pre purchase inspection in Tacoma? I am seriously looking at boat there but I live in BC (3hours North) so I don't know anybody down there.The Boat is currently at Tyee marina if that helps. Also its a Searay 240 sedan bridge. Thanks, Nathan
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    Double Eagle Boats?

    I am going to look at a 28' Double Eagle tonight. I don't know much about this make. Can anyone shed some light my way? What to look for? I'll attach a picture below I was told that its powered by a 351 with a 22r?trans feeding into a merc outdrive(I am not familiar with this setup) and that...
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    Potential project '77 Fiberform

    I am looking at a '7 Fiberform It is a 26' Command Bridge ( not sure of the exact model) Its currently has a Merc233 with a 888outdrive, The block is cracked so the engine needs replacing, What else should I be looking for. The boat is a bout 3 1/2 hours away from me so when I go to look at it I...
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    Merc 233 repowering? Is it worth it

    Hello all, I am currently looking a used boat with a cracked block. It has a Merc 233 w/ a merc 888 outdrive. What options do I have to repower this? Is it possible to change to Chevy power without changing the outdrive or is it not worth it? At this point I should state that I am new to boats...
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