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    86 OMC Cobra Issues Running Above 4k RPM

    Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before, but I didn't find anything in my search. I just bought a new to me 86 Crestliner 22.5 ft Sabre GL. It has the 4.3L OMC Cobra engine/outdrive combination. I've been boating for over 20 years now, but this is my first OMC. The engine runs great...
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    what would you do?

    I recently got two sea doos given to me. One is a 94 GTX that runs great. The other is a 95 XP that the engine locked up on. I took it apart to find out what was wrong and it turns out that the wrist pin bearing on the front cylinder went, taking out the con rod, rotary valve ( yes it sucked...
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    Memorial Day Launch Ramp Antics

    Well I grew tired of the launch ramp, and have since kept my boat in a slip, but I couldn't resist going to the parking lot across from the launch for a few minutes last weekend. First thing I saw a 35-40ft go fast getting ready to launch, nice truck pulling it, figure it had to be a 100k...
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    Well I'm done with the worst boat task of the spring!

    Bottom Painting!!! I hate it, but its a necessary evil. When I bought the boat it had ablative paint on it so every spring I get to repaint the thing. I sure would like to sand it all off and switch to hard paint, but for a boat I only plan on owning another year or two its just not worth it...
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    Luhr Jensen Downrigger Parts?

    I have a pair of Luhr Jensen downriggers, and need a couple of pieces. First I need one line counter wheel, and I'm goind to need at least one base. I've looked online for them and it appears that they don't make them anymore. I'm pretty handy and if need be will fabricate something to work...
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    Bringing my new to me boat home.

    Now I'm not a new boater, this is my fifth, been boating for about 20 yrs first with my family and now just me. I purchased a 22ft Century on ebay and had to drive about an hour to go get it. I arrive at his house, check everything over hook up, double check everything again and I'm off...
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    Pics of my Hardtop lift as promised before.

    Hi all, Bought my 74 Century hardtop this spring, and it was to low to stand under, so I raised it about 16 inches. I used 1x1 aluminum tubing, welded and then bolted to the winshield frame ( 5200 also) plexiglass front windows, and I will make clear isingglass windows for the sides. Came...
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    '77 15hp quit running, where to start?

    Hi everyone, I have a '77 15hp johnson as a kicker motor on my boat. We were out trolling on sunday for about 5 hrs and it ran great. We were done for the day and as we pulled in the last line, the engine quit. Now due to the way it is mounted on the boat, the engine cover was getting...
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    New '78 15hp

    Hi all, Found this forum while searching for info on my new purchase. I picked up a 78 15hp short shaft for $400 off craigslist today. My neighbor has an older 9.5 that he really likes so I figured I couldn't go wrong. Can anyone who has or had one of these models give any advice? quirks...
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