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    Yamaha outdrives ok?

    I am familiar with the Mercruiser, Volvo, and even the old OMC outdrives. A guy has posted a boat for sale that has a "Yamaha" outdrive with the 4.3 GM powerplant. Anyone here know much about the reputation and parts availability for the Yamaha outdrives?
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    why do boats have steering on the right?

    Just a question I have always wanted to ask... Why do small boats for the most part have steering on the right? Seems backwards compared to everything else in the U.S. with steering on the left. Yes, I know that some boats have center consols etc. I am speaking about your generic runabout...
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    I/O exhaust question

    I am used to a inboard tow boat that has the exhaust ports in the hull of the boat. It just occured to me that I didn't see those ports on the rear end of a 4.3 Mercrusier package. Where are the I/O exhaust ports found? An interesting reason for me looking in the first place. The boat I was...
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    Please tell me more about this baja boat!

    I have found this nicely kept 1993 Baja Islander 180 w/4.3L engine. Please look at the picture. Besides the normal things like transom/stringer wood rot, fiberglass integrity, etc, Is there any known problems I should be looking for that are associated with this model? Is there a common test...
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    Please tell me more about this baja boat!

    I have found this nicely kept 1993 Baja Islander 180 w/4.3L engine. Please look at the picture. Besides the normal things like transom/stringer wood rot, fiberglass integrity, etc, Is there any known problems I should be looking for that are associated with this model? Is there a common test...
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    New member with boat brand questions

    I am about to dive off the deep end and buy a boat to teach my three kids to ski and have fun. Please bear with me while I share a little background... I want a 17'-19' foot open bow boat that will fit in my garage. I really want it to have the 4.3L V6 as opposed to the 3.0L I4. My price...
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