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    Engine Stall once in reverse

    I recently performed some tune-up on my first boat: installed remote oil kit, replaced fuel/water filter separator, change oil, replace spark plugs. The spark plug gap were left at .05 same as the old plugs (the information I found said .06 for my engine but I see that is too wide so I left at...
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    4x4 or not?

    I am considering a V8 truck to tow my 20 ft bow rider boat total weight (I guess) around 3200 lbs including the trailer. Do I really need 4x4 truck or a V8 Tundra or F150 is plenty of power to pull the boat out of a steep boat ramp? Thanks.
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    In-Hull Hummingbird transducer clued down / Garmin Chartplotter/Fishfinder

    My boat has a in-hull Hummingbird transducer clued down at bottom of hull to support an Hummingbird depth sounder (installed aftermarket by previous owner). I want to add a chartplotter/fishfinder unit and interested in Garmin 541s or 441s. I am boating in fresh and salty water of the Gulf...
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    fixing grease fitting for gimbel bearing?

    The grease fitting for gimbel bearing on the outdrive was fell off after I pumped in the grease. Its threads were wore out. I was able to tie it back in with a 8mm. Should I be concerned? How to replace it with a new fitting? Thank you.
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    Replace fuel/water separator Merc 4.3L

    Hi, On the box of the new fuel/water separator, it says need to release pressure from fuel line before remove the old filter. Do I need to worry about it or just remove the old filter out. 2007 Mercruiser 4.3L water cooling Thanks
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    When to winterize? Do you boat in winter?

    Just curious, at what temp or how cold will you stop boating? How cold a winter to winterize? If I keep my boat in garage, do I need to winterize? I am in South Texas and we don't get snow or ice that often. Thanks.
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    Need advice on used boat. Large gelcoat chip to fiber - how bad to fix it?

    Hi, I am looking at a used boat that has these 2 large chips through the gelcoat to fiber layer. Is it easy to fix? Color matching will be an issue but I think I can live with that. How much discount will you consider to offer for this boat? Asking at $15,500. The yellow gel coat in on the...
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    Looking for a good Marine Surveyor in/around Lufkin TX

    Please recommend any good marine surveyor you know in/around Lufkin TX that I can use. Thanks.
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    Bottom paint remove?

    Hello, I am looking at a 2008 BR that has a bottom painted black (bottom 1/5 of the hull). I really want to remove it. Will that be advised? Will the bottom be shinning again? Or once painted, then the fiberglass and gelcoat are damaged? Thanks.
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    GPS + Chartplotter + fish-finder uint?

    Hello, I like some feedback on this topic. What are good model? What will you recommend? Do I really need the chart-plotter option or GPS will do? Thanks.
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    How to determine what ball mount to use?

    I am buying a used 19ft bowrider that will come with a trailer and I am prepare my vehicle for towing. I had the hitch installed and looking into ball mount. My hitch is Class III so will take 2" mount. When looking at etrailer.com, I see Ball Mount 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop, 6,000 lbs link or...
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    New to boat - is this bad? how much for replace this prop? - with pic

    Hi, I am new to boat and looking at an ad on CL for a boat and this portion of the prop is concern me. Giving me a newbie, can you tell me if this is bad and how much to put in a new prop. This on on Sea Ray with Merc I/O. Thanks.
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    2001 Glastron SX195 or 2007 185 Sport Sea Ray?

    All, For about the same price, what is the better choice ? 2001 Glastron SX19 with 220HP 5.0L VOLVO PENTA V-8 graded for 9 passengers or 2007 185 Sport Sea Ray with Mercury 4.3 for 7 passengers I like the Glastron b/c it's around 500 lbs lighter so that may help me with the towing. Thanks
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    What brand is reliable for used bowrider? Question from a totally new to boating

    Dear all, Longtime browser and new members with first post. We are ready to buy our first boat and we know that we want a bowrider at around 19' so it will fit in my garage, plus I will tow it with my V6 Sienna for a short trip to 8 miles to the lake. I have looking from Craigslist and some...
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