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    Merc 240 sport jet

    Worried about reliability of the Mercury 240 sport jet, 2005. The power head is the 2.5l that I have believed to be reliable, but I cannot find what type of modifications were required to retask the design. Any feedback. Weakness's to look for?
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    Ethical question

    I have twin 454's with bravo 3's on a boat that I have had for 3 years. I have had it serviced by a guy for two years. He has been very good. I had another friend I have known for years buy into a mercruiser dealership. After the first run of the year I had a whine in the starboard drive. I sent...
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    7.4l. MPI losing power

    Idling out of the harbor my engine running at 1000 rpm drops unexpectedly to 500 or less for a second or three then run fines for 5 minutes and repeats. Temp oil fine and no alarms. Seems like fuel delivery to me but possibly spark plugs, fuel pump. I don't want to hunt and replace...
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    Replacing canvas

    I have a cruisers 3375 and got a camper top from the same make model year boat that sank with a mooring cover. Used once and I believe it, the top is beautiful. This top connects to the arch and my existing top runs under it so I will need a new set of supports to install the new canvas. It...
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    Moisture in the stringers

    I had a survey done on a boat a 1997 cruisers 3375 and the surveyor said he got a moderate return for moisture in the stringers. He said that it was nothing to worry about and all boat of this age will have moisture in the stringers and to buy a new boat if I want dry wood. He said the...
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    How much should I expect to pay for a seal ( pressure test ) on a bravo three

    Down to the nitty gritty, but $300 arrive seems high.
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    What would cause the paint in an engine compartment to chip off in mass.

    Looking at a boat and it checks out great but the engine compartment seems to have lost or is losing all of its white paint leaving exposed fiberglass. I am thinking there may have been some off gassing from a battery but I have not seen this before. Everything else seems good and I had it...
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    For those who have their cholesterol in check

    The latest in grill sensations. Take a cooked brat slice it in half place a cooked hot dog inside, wrap with bacon and grill until the bacon is crisp. Place in a brat bun or hogie roll and add relish, onions etc. serve with a bowl of chili on the side and provide a cold beer to wash it down...
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    How many boats did you look at before you pulled the trigger

    I sold my boat about 2 months ago and I am looking to move up to reflect our growing families needs. I put together a list of criteria that I wanted to reach. 31 to 35 ft Small blocks A/C Separate berths for kids and adults Newer the better as I keep my stuff for a long time Certain cockpit...
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    Anyone in the lake winnepasacki in new Hampshire want to help a brother out?

    Looking at a boat in new Hampshire but living in Wisconsin is problematic... Anyone interested?
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    Looking at a new to me boat, any insights

    http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1993-Baja-340-Motoryacht-337931 Looking at a baja motoryacht. Kind of outside their normal product offering but the size and options meet my needs. The price is tough to beat, I just dont know much about the 502's. I am getting some feedback from our friends...
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    Merc 502's? Racing engines or good for cruising?

    I am looking at a cruiser with twin 502's. Most racing engines I know typically require frequent tuning to keep them running right. Not necessarily a maintainance nightmare but let's say more intensive. I believe the 502 is a racing engine. I may be wrong. How does it compare to the 454...
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    Thinking about doing something I think is wrong

    Took my boat out this year for the first time in some years. I had a couple of kids these past few years, and they were a little young to be on the big water until now. Well we went out, boat ran great, kids loved it but it was clear that the boat was no longer suited to our needs. So I sold...
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    Any feedback on a 1999 33scr?

    Looking at a 33scr, 1999. Two small kids, wife and a brain dead golden retriever. Looking for a good weekend retreat. Anything I should know good or bad? Twin 350's. With bravos....
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    Efi vs carbs

    On a 1997 or so vintage mercruiser what value or weight would you assign to one or the other. I am in the process of purchasing a new to me boat and I want to know how much extra ( if any ) I should pay for the EFI and what those advantages would be. I am trying to stay with a 5.7 and stay...
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    It just isn't easy anymore

    Looking to buy a new to me boat. Trying to evaluate quality, who owns who, performance characteristics, construction materials, dimensions, options, etc. it's is always a crap shoot and buyer beware, but it seems that our industry just has a void of useful information regarding specific...
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    Who made Chris Craft's in 1999

    Looking at a 1999 Chris Craft 30ft cruiser. I believe that is around when the company was just a brand and not a manufacturer. Who was building them at that time and any insights into quality. The boat is what the call the 30EC (Express Cruiser). It is not one of the crown series that were...
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    New mooring/cockpit cover

    I have had a sunbrella cockpit cover for at least the past 10 years. It was made of sunbrella and has given me better service than I could have ever hoped for. But time and UV have taken its toll and it is time to replace. I have a guy who makes custom covers and he is recommending a couple...
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    88 alpha 1 making noise.

    It only occurs when in gear. I have not used the boat in two years. I fired her up in the driveway and all seemed well. Got her on the water and she "howled" at me. It seemed to get worse the more I drove it or when I turned the wheel. I am assuming gimble bearing. Could this be u-joints...
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    Can you run a 4.3L mercruiser without the alternator hooked up.

    Buddy promised his church group to take some kids tubing tonight and he blew the alternator this morning. It is a 4.3L (1989) mercruiser. He parks his boat in the back yard slip and he could then replace it this weekend but he needs to use it tonight. It is a small lake he lives on so if he...
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