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    1970s Mako 17

    i opened up every access hole, poked and banged around on every stringer i could see, i didn't find anything suspect. this boat has LOTS of foam in it, and lots of areas i can not get to. as i said its a 1977 so i am sure there is rot somewhere but at this point in time i am going to make it...
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    1970s Mako 17

    little update. i took the boat over to my place and checked it out better. had a few of my boat friends check it out on different days to see what they said. both said " if you dont buy it i will " the engine and trailer are a 1999, the boat is a 1977. i did a compression test on the engine and...
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    1970s Mako 17

    i get what your saying but the " soft spot " is not soft at all its raised up and doesn't move. there is an access plate there because its on the side where the fuel lines run. i see no bad stringers, actually i dont see stringers in that area at all because of the fuel lines and foam. for what...
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    1970s Mako 17

    Its been a long time since i have been on here. i have been in and OUT of boats for some time. well today my neighbor offered me his 1970s Mako 17 with an Evinrude 130. the boat has been setting for a year, he tried to replace the water pump and could not get the lower unit back in so the boat...
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    1995 seadoo SPX questions

    ok as some of you know i just bought this and am learning as i go .. i need to know if there is a way to test the trim unit without the ski running the guy said something about pressing the landyard button 2 times then it will go into test mode ? does the ski have to be running for the trim to...
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    compression test #s

    1995 seadoo spx ran a compression test and i got 128 and 132 on the cylinders.. is this in the ball park ?
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    looking to buy a used 1995 seadoo spx

    local guy has one for sale he said ran last year he wants 300 for it and the trailer and extra parts . its not running battery is dead said he stopped using it when he got a boat .. motor looks clean hull is alittle faded and seat needs recovered. these things are not a big deal . i know he is...
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    89 Force 50 Over Heat Buzzer. Water Pressure Psi

    how do i check to see if this is working ? i have never heard it go off , i guess thats a good thing but i want to make sure it will go off it there are any issues .. i installed a water pressure gauge with a new water pump at idle and on muffs i am getting about 8 lbs of water pressure what...
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    hours per gallon ? 50 force 16 bayliner capri

    i am new to boating and wondering what the fuel usage will be on a 50 hp force in great running condition on a 16 foot bayliner capri .. i know it all depends on load and weight but i am trying to get a round about idea .. i have 2-6 gallon tanks just wondering how much time that will give me on...
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    CMC Tilt/Trim PT-130 BLEED DOWN ??

    i have a chance to buy a unit used he said that if he leave the motor up over night it will bleed down .. but when using it on the water he has never had a problem .. i can get it for 225 .. is this normal for them to bleed down over night ? or should i stay clear
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    force 50 tilt trim add on ??

    i have a 1989 force 50 i was wondering if there was a self contained tilt trim add on i can add to this motor ? any help will help thanks
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    15 foot bayliner capri storage

    ok so i lucked into this sweet boat its a 1989 bayliner capri barn find as some of you might remember from this post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=251458 anyway its alittle short in the storage department . i am wondering if i can add some storage hatch lids under the front side...
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    what add on engine gauges force 50.

    i have a a 1989 force 50 that i want to add a gauge or 2 too .. i hear that if they over heat thats it for the engine especially the force motors so should i hook a temp gauge up or water pressure if water pressure what should i expect out of these motor i am asking because i see gauges going...
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    1989 bayliner capri 16 footer

    so after shopping around for a boat and really not coming up with anything in my price range or liking we found a like new1989 bayliner capri 16foot with a force 50 on it . the boat was taken out only 3 times since new and was parked in my girlfriends grandparents barn covered up since located...
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    1991 lumina tow vehicle ?

    well i was just given a 1987 bayliner capri 16 footer with a force 90 on it .boat is like new it belonged to my girlfreinds grandparents and was used 3 times and parked in ther barn till it was offer to us . i was looking for something smaller since i dont have much of a tow vehicle but it was...
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    jet drive boat jazz

    i dont really know where to put this so i will just link over to it can anyone give me any info on what to look for or ? http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=249517
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    14' Bayliner Jazz Jet boat 90 hp merc. ANY GOOD??

    i have the chance to get what i think is a good deal on a 1993 14' Bayliner Jazz Jet boat with a 90 hp merc . the boat seems sound and the owner seems to be very honest. i have heard the boat run but have not taken it out .he said the power head was rebuilt about 40 hours ago right before he...
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    9.5 rattleing question

    i have a 9.5 that runs great but i cant seem to figuer out where the rattle noise is comming from it sounds like something lose or vibrating but i have felt everything and cant seem to find what or where it is. i have listened to the powerhead with a screwdriver handle to my ear and it sound...
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    pop up trailer bearing question

    i know that this is a pop up camper but i need some ideas on what to do. i just bought this from a freind of a friend it has been sitting a few years and i am not sure how well the bearings are but i dont have time to play with it. it was 1 of them deals that u cant pass up but u dont wanna sit...
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    need help with trailer wheel seal

    i cant seem to find a cross over # for the wheel seal on my trailer can any 1 help me the # is TMC 171255
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