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    what would be considered high hours on a 3.0 merc?

    Looking at a couple boats and one of them is a 99 searay 180 with a 3.0 merc and the owner is saying 1600 hrs.... seems high to me. Owners saying - Just had new impeller and seals in lower end thanks
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    looking at an older regal? input

    I have decided to sell my 1989 searay boat project i started 4 years ago and I dont have the time to work in it. Someone it coming to look at it tonight! I have always wanted a jetboat, and am in love with the 00-01 Yamaha XR1800s but i just dont think its a smart move, so im back to looking at...
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    post your homebuilt boat stands

    Hi all- A while back looking through all the boat restos on here, i have seen some homemade wooden boat stands. Was wondering if we could collect some pictures of some of the ones you all built. I am interested in building one on wheels that I can take my 17" bow rider off the trailer and on a...
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    stringer only 1/2 piece of plywood?

    from looking at the top of my stringers i though it was 2 pieces of 1/2 plywood bonded together. Once I removed all my foam yesterday i found that my stringers are only one piece of 1/2 plywood. Are these how most are? should i go as planned and when installing new stringers, should i make it...
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    whats considered rotted stringers?

    The more i look at my stringers, the more i think they DO NOT need to be replaced. My stringers seem damp, but when poked with a screwdriver, they seem solid. They are dark in color but dont seem soft. When i removed the floor, there was ice crystals between the foam and deck, but now that the...
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    Name these gauges?

    Looking for the brand of gauges the new ones pictured are? I bought this used dash for the new gauges and would like the replace the last couple old gauges with the matching new ones. thanks
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    where to purchase ski locker door?

    I am in need of a ski locker door, any ideas where to get one at a decent price, new or used? Im looking for the door and aluminum surround. thanks
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    27' pachanga - twin 454s?

    Did the 27' pachanga ever come with twin 454s? I know they came with twin 350s. If they didnt, has anyone repowered them? If you have a pachanga please post up pics. I have always been in love with the pachangas since i was a little kid. Would love to buy one in the upcoming future. What mph...
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    removing the cap- questions

    Hi All, Did a quick search adn really didnt find what i am looking for. If there is a post about this, please post. Here is the link on my project. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=371911 Anyways, a few questions. I am looking to split my searay and remove the cap for ease of...
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    1991 Searay 170 rebuild

    Hi All, Purchased a '91 Searay 170 this past fall. I knew it had a little rot on the floor, and thought it had a blown head gasket. I got a great deal on it and wanted a cheap boat for the local lakes. Figured id do a little work on it and see if i had time and if the family enjoyed it enough to...
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    what brand piston rings and connecting rod bearing to use?

    Need a set of piston rings and connecting rod bearing, what a good brand and place to purchase these from? Engine is a Mercruiser 3.0 How about an oil pump? thanks
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