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    Volvo penta model ID

    Im off tomorrow to look at a boat with this engine setup in it. Can you tell from the pics what size and model it might be? Also, what is the red thing in front of the motor? Its in an 88 19' citation. Is this a reliable setup if working properly?
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    Hitch height question.

    I know its best to have the correct height to make the trailer level. But I dont have a boat yet and I also dont have the hitch part that goes into the 2" receiver box. Right now as it stands, the top edge of this box is only 11" from the ground. I know that I need some sort of step up adapter...
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    Yet another hitch question

    Hi, Im looking to get a boat. I currently have a 2001 ford windstar van with a class 2 frame mounted hitch rated at 3500 pounds. (factory) Im only looking to get a 16-19' bowrider or runabout. I only intend to take it back and forth to the local ramp < 5 miles. The van is a big v6 and I will...
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    1984 Johnson compression

    Hi, Im looking at a boat with a 1984 Johnson 70 hp on it. The compression on the cylinders is 120, 117, 120. Is that about right for a healthy motor? Do you think that this motor would be strong enough to pull a skier on a 1975 18" runabout? Or do you think it would be too slow for that kind of...
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    First boat question

    Hi, Im out looking for my first power boat. Ive mainly been looking for smaller boats 16-19 foot bowriders and such. Of course Ive been looking on the cheap, willing to do some work if need be. Ive come across a 1989 23 foot Imperial cabin (cuddy?) cruiser. Im afraid that this may be too big a...
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    Needs new floors?

    Hi, Im new to the forum and fairly new to boats, at least power boats. Ive been looking at ads on ebay and craigslist. Ive been looking at cheap boats that need work. Like, an 80's bowrider 16-19' would be great. A lot of the time I see in the description, needs new floors and such. Does this...
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