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    Texas Maid Impala, maybe?

    I recently purchased a Texas Maid aluminum runabout. From what I can find online, I think it's an Impala model. Does anyone know for sure?
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    Pontoon boating in Clearwater, FL?

    I am moving to the Clearwater area soon. I want to get a pontoon boat as soon as I can. Looking at Google maps, it looks like there are no good sized lakes to use a pontoon boat. Tampa bay of course looks plenty big, but is it safe for pontoons? Am I overlooking any lakes good for pontoon...
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    Merc V6 150HP Water issue

    Hi all, I have a 1979 Mercury V6 150HP outboard. Today I prepped it for the season. I replaced the impellor and pump cover with all gaskets. I followed the directions in the Mercury service manual. So I know I put it back to gether correctly. I also pulled the thermostats and checked that they...
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    Rotted Transom.... Solid???

    My bargain($2500) 1986 190 Horizon has a rotted transom. However the outboard seems solidly mounted. I trimmed it all the way up and pulled up on the lower half. The transom doesn't flex at all. I tapped around the outside of the transom, where the OB is mounted, and it sounds solid. A nice...
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    oh oh!

    I think I may have a problem. I have a 79 150hp v6. The previous owner told me the cable sticking out of the LU was an old speedometer cable. Well, after reading some posts here, I believe it may be a pick up tube or water line of some sort. The tell tale hole has not been peeing water and I...
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    Installed new Fuel Gauge.. stuck?

    Hi all, I tried searching for an answer to this, but could not find one. I just replaced my sending unit with a new one that I ordered here on iboats.com. I followed the instructions, so I'm not sure what is going on. After I replaced the unit I connected the battery and turned the ignition...
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    New boater from Pgh, Pa

    Hi all. After years of longing for a boat, I finally took the plunge. I got a 1986 Four Winns Horizon 190 on Craigslist for $2500. I took it out this weekend, and it ran fine for the most part. Here is a picture of my boat:
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