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    engine control system......help?

    I'm buying a boat, and the manufacturer has given me the option of three control systems, I havn't got a clue what any of them are, can someone help explain?<br /><br />1. ke-4 electric remote control sys.<br /><br />2. hydraulic remote control system MC-T4-T 2D<br /><br />3. mechanical engine...
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    mercury 200 efi vs 200 optimax

    I'm trying to decide which of these two stroke engines to get, and would like some feedback from owners who may have these engines. Are the efi engines noisy and smokey?
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    plywood covered with fibreglass boats

    I have just found out that the boat i'm buying is fibreglass, but has plywood in the middle. I've been told it's for strengthening because fibreglass on it's own is too weak, is this true, i always thought boats were 100% fibreglass. I've also been told I have the option to change some of the...
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    fish finders

    I need a fish finder for a charter boat, which will be doing a mixture of bluewater trolling and bottom fishing. I want it to be colour, have temperature,and plotting, basically I want something pretty good. I know nothing about electronics, but is there any particular model which charter...
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    not sure if it's suitable for fishing

    I'm in a country where imported boats are really expensive, this means i'll have to make do with whats here. Just wondering if someone would take a look at the plans, and give me there opinion. If anyone outthere is willing to tell me whether they think it would be anygood for bluewater...
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    mariner outboards

    Anyone know anything about the mariner 200 or 225 v6 efi outboards? Thinking of buying a pair, but don't know much about them.
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    mariner 200 efi

    I'm thinking of buying a pair of mariner 200 efi outboards, and was wondering if anyone out there could tell me what they're like.
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    outboard vs sterndrive

    Could someone help me out with which engines would be best for my boat please. <br /><br />The boat is 32 foot, has a cabin and will be customised for game fishing charter. AS standard it is set up for twin outboards, but has an option for sterndrive. Which would be the best for me, and what...
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    What type of engine is best

    I'm buying a 32 foot boat, which has a small cabin in the front, i'm having it customised for blue water game fishing, as standard it's set for two 200 hp outboards, but has the option for sterndrives. I'm going to be using the boat for some fishing charters, and was wondering which engines...
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