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    Suzuki 140 question.. boat is pushing to port

    I took out my boat (2001 Campion explorer 19 FT) this saturday and it it was leaning to the port side under full acceleration. I did not do this when I test drove the boat 3 times and when survayed. It has two batteries and I put in a different battery that is a bit heaver on the port side, but...
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    wax questions

    I have a 2001 campion 20 footer I just picked up. IT was baught new in 2002. I am looking at getting it ready to put it in the water.<br /><br />Should I put a fresh coat of wax on it... I have a buffer but not sure what type of wax to use.<br /><br />Should I wax the bottom as well... it has...
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    TO Survey or Not......

    I am buying a 2001 campion (bought new in 2002) with a 2002 suzuki outboard with 40 hours on it. I spoke to suzuki and the dealership that surviced the engine, and the warentee will transfer and the dealer indicated that it was up on all its services and never had any problems... SO I feel good...
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    one quick question

    I am going to look at a used boat tommorow, and it has a 2002 suzuki 140 4 stroke with 40 hours on it. The boat itself is a 2001 campion explorer 542. <br /><br />Is is necessary to have a mechanic look at the out board, or can I assume that it should be in great shape. Plus it comes with a...
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    Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

    I am looking at gettting a new boat, and the two dealers I am working with have to different engines. One has the 140 suzuki and one has the 140 johnson.... which is a better outboard?? I know that this may be a biased question... but any information would be great... thanks Doug
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    dealing when buying a new boat

    I am trying to figure out how much dealing there is when buying a new boat. THe boat I am currently dealing on was at a boat show, and they said there is no dealing on the price, becouse it was already marked down for the boat show.... so should I try to deal more????? Is there anyway to...
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    Buying new boat... have some questions??

    Well I went to the Seatlle boat show to just have a look see, and it looks like I may be buying a new boat..... IT will be used in the Puget Sound.....<br /><br />Campion 542 sc with a suzuki 140 O/B http://www.campionboats.com/explorer/542.htm <br /><br />Does anyone have any comments either...
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    Buying new boat... have some questions??

    Well I went to the Seatlle boat show to just have a look see, and it looks like I may be buying a new boat..... IT will be used in the Puget Sound.....<br /><br />Campion 542 sc with a suzuki 140 O/B http://www.campionboats.com/explorer/542.htm <br /><br />Does anyone have any comments either...
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    Flushing system..

    I am looking at a way to try and prevent as much corosion in my engine as possilbe, bieng it will be moured in salt water. Have got a lot of good comments on a closed water cooling system, but from what I gathered might not be a good idea to install on a used engine.<br /><br />Has anyone seen...
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    Newbie question Fresh water to salt water conversion

    I am buying a new for me, used boat, from my brother in Michigan. IT is a 1988 201 liberator with a 350 OMC/Cobra with 144 hours on it.<br /><br />I will be mouring the boat in the Puget Sound. <br /><br />1. Is it a good idea to convert to a closed water cooling system.. or if I flush it...
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