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    1995 Lowe Pontoon---body damage help needed

    Hi all, I need some advice. My sister has maaged to crunch up my boat. I called Lowe boats, and they can not order a new panal for a 1995. Anyone got any suggestions on where I can get a new panel or how to get this one fixed? All suggestions and advice welcomed, and NO, I don't know how...
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    shifter handle is loose.

    Hi all. I have a 1987 Sea Ray 17.5 bowrider with the 3 L, 4 cyl mercruiser and Alpha drive. The Control box (the forward/nutral/reverse) has a lot of slop in the handle itself. It shifts properly, but feels like the handle is about to fall off. I tightened the allen bolt/nut on the underside...
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    Mercruiser control box has a ton of "play"

    Hi all. I have a 1987 Sea Ray 17.5 bowrider with the 3 L, 4 cyl mercruiser and Alpha drive. The Control box (the forward/nutral/reverse) has a lot of slop in the handle itself. It shifts properly, but feels like the handle is about to fall off. I tightened the allen botl/nut on the...
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    1996 Johnson, 4 cyl, 88HP, 2-stroke-PLEASE GIVE YOUR OPINION

    I just bought a pontoon boat with a 1996 (I think) 88HP, 4 cylender, 2 stroke outboard. It does not have oil injection. My question is: Waht is the proper gas/oil mixture??? The guy I bought it from said to mix a quart of 2 stroke oil to 6 gallons of gas for a 25-1 ratio. Do the experts agree???
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    How about chrysler outboard? 1983 model. your opinions appreciated

    ok, me again. I had a previous post about Force outboards and I appreciate all the input you guys (and gals if any) gave me. NOW, I am asking about Chrystler outboards. The boat is a 1983 model, I have no idea what year the outboard is. I have attached a pic, maybe you can tell me? All I...
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    is a Force outboard a realiable motor?? PLEASE GIVE YOUR OPINION!

    I am shopping for a pontoon boat. I have found a CLEAN package that is powered by a 1995, FORCE, 70 hp, 3 cylinder, 2 stroke motor. Visually, it is as clean as a whistle. Is this a good outboard? Or should I stick with a name I am more familiar with? Johnson, Evinrude, Mercury, etc. PLEASE...
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    Experienced boater, but new to outboards

    Hi all. I have owned a dozen or more boats and have been boating for 20 years. BUT, all of my boats have had inboard/outboards (car engines) and have been fiberglass sport cruisers. I am going to look at a pontoon tomorrow with a 1992, evinrude, 85hp, 2 stroke, oil injected out board. Is...
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    Inboards vs I/O--long term reliability and maintenance costs

    Howdy all fellow boaters! I have a question and welcome input from others. I have always owned "go-fast" boats between 21-25 feet with mercruiser I/O's. I want to make a change to a cabin cruiser in the 30 foot range. I am going to be looking in the year range of 1988-1992 due to purchase...
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