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    Thoughts on Boston Whaler Revenge 22?

    I continue to read conflicting reviews on the Revenge 22 cuddy cabin and I'm looking for some unbiased reviews.. This boat will be used for daily cruising trips in the pacific northwest (vancouver BC), day fishing trips for salmon, occasional lake trips and 2-3 times a year overnighters to...
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    Mainship 34 - single screw docking?

    Hey guys - I am narrowing my search for a small trawler and really like the early 80's mainship 34. My biggest concern is the single screw diesel and no thrusters. Would I regret and resent this boat as it would be a nightmare to take in and out of a busy marina with a narrow slip? My...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Manifold, riser and gasket don't match??

    Hi all - i am replacing the manifold and riser on my 1974 mercruiser 3.0 as the old ones were cracked. The new design of the quicksilver manifold has two water ports whereas the new (barr) riser only has one (Like the original). The gasket that came with the new manifold also doesn't match it...
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    New Motor - oil in water??

    Hey guys - here is the background of the latest events. 1974 mercruiser 3.0L - I took it out on its first trip (as the new owner) and the coupler went out within 10 minutes. After repairing this I started the motor on earmuffs with new oil - after a shortwhile i noticed the oil had water in it...
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    Swap 1990's GM 3.0 for my 1970's 3.0?

    Hi all - i have a bad motor in my 74 starcraft - it is the GM 140hp with a cracked block. Prices are crazy for short blocks - but I just found a local 1998 3.0l complete/running motor. I've read about different flywheels and the couplers but I am confused - is there any reason I cannot just...
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    Piston wrist pin fit?

    Hi all - I’m putting new rings on my 2002 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke and noticed one of the piston wrist pins goes in easier than the other. one is snug and requires some force to push into place while the other goes in by hand and spins with two fingers (in the piston). There is no up and down play...
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    How much play when spinning prop shaft?

    Hey guys - i have my lower leg apart as i wanted to inspect the gears and dog clutch.. however i CANNOT get the bearing carrier out as it is completely stuck.. i have broken two tools attempting. I decided to drain the oil and it seems okay so i figured i'd leave it alone for now. I did notice...
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    Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke disassembly/timing question

    Hi all - I have removed the power head with flywheel and all still attached from my 04 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke. I am putting new rings on it (and checking overall condition) but am unsure how to record the timing once removing flywheel and timing components. I am used to car engines .. what do...
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    Mercury parts vs aftermarket rebuild kit?

    Hi all, I've torn down my mercruiser 3.0 and am doing rings, bearings, gaskets The engine took in some water (during a rainstorm.. somehow?..). There was an obvious knock after starting it up (without knowing about the water). We found some damage to one bearing but everything else looked...
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    Cannot reinstall sterndrive.. driving me crazy!

    Hey guys, I spent 5 hours today attempting to re mount the sterndrive after replacing the coupler. I have a 1975 mercruiser 3.0L 140hp and installed a Sierra 18-2171 coupler. Basic breakdown of the events - aligned engine with the standard tool.. found i could never get the alignment tool...
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    Help with this wire??

    Hi guys, I just finished reinstalling my merc 140hp but was left with one wire i didn't document. It runs from a relay/solenoid and appears to be a ground (i assume because its relatively thick, black and has a large terminal ring on one end). It is the thicker wire running from where my...
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    engine removal

    HI all, I am just in the process of removing the mercruisr 3.0 from my starcraft to replace the coupler. Can you confirm that the shift linkage needs to be removed? This is the one thing that i haven't seen mentioned when doing my research. thanks!
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    Steering wheel will not come off shaft!

    Hi guys, I have a 75 starcraft holiday and I am attempting to upgrade the broken steering wheel. It is a very old cable system (that works well) where the entire steering shaft comes out. I've removed the shaft and cannot get the wheel off. I've now unfortunately damaged the threads on the...
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    Wood Motor Mount??

    Hi guys, I am in the process of replacing the coupler which spun itself free on my 1975 holiday 18 (with the mercruiser 3.0L). I read a lot about motor alignment and adjusting the mounting bolts to lift and lower the angle. This motor appears to be bolted to/through a tapered piece of wood...
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    Screw seat pedestal to plywood deck?

    Hi guys, I have an oldie starcraft holiday 18 (aluminum - no fiberglass) that i am removing the sleeper seats on and installing 2 folding seats with 13" pedestals. Here is my situation.. the boat is not perfect.. the carpet is wrecked and i do not have access to the underside of the plywood...
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    Engine revs but does not accelerate - burning smell?

    Hi guys, Took out my new to me 1975 Holiday 18 with the merc 3.0L for the first time this weekend - after about ten minutes the RPMs seemed to jump and the boat would slow.. felt like a transmission slipping and the prop sounded like it were cavitating. We experienced it twice then stopped and...
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    What is this 2 prong outlet

    Hi guys.. guessing this must be something the PO installed for charging a battery? If so have you guys ever seen a connection like this? I can't find any information nor parts.. wondering if i can charge a phone with it.. but need some sort of cable/adapter! Its on an 03 yamaha 15hp 2 stroke...
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    help deciding on which 19' trophy?

    Hey guys, i have narrowed my search to a 19'er as i cannot space anything bigger.. i know there are several people out there against these boats but i have never had an issue with them first hand.. These are the two i am very serious about purchasing (this weekend hopefully) and after a survey...
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    thoughts on this mako?

    Hey guys, i am looking to make a purchase between 15-20k. I currently have a 16.5' center console but would need a larger boat for overnighters and crossing the strait where it can get choppy. I have heard good things about mako's and this one seems to have been well maintained (would follow up...
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    newer trophy or older grady?

    Hey guys, so please before reading, judging and offering advice... remember i am in vancouver canada and boats are overpriced and not as abundant. So my dad and I are going to upgrade our 16.5 campion explorer for a much more ocean appropriate boat. The main purpose it will serve is fishing...
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