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    Please explain the diferent VP outdrive models

    I have a fair knowledge of the Mercruiser line up, the differences between and Alpha, Bravo, Bravo 2 and a Bravo 3. What is the corresponding model names and features in the VP line? What is A Gi for example? or a Gxi? Thanks Gil
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    Will an 89 OMC Cobra outdrive handle a 454?

    I am trying to get a powertrain together for an old Donzi 25 ft cruiser. It came with a Chevy 350 and a Cobra outdrive. The outdrive appears in good condition, but the motor is a lost cause. I also have a carbed 454 (300HP). Will the Cobra handle the torque of the 454? I think the 460 Ford...
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    FICHT Reliability??

    The current Evinrude outboards seem highly reliabile, but the first ones were problematic. Would a 2001 225 HP FITCH be a good engine or should I expect trouble? Thanks
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    What to look for on a 15 year old motor?

    Looking at a small walk-around with a 1999 Merc DFI 225. He says has only 44hours on it. Only had I/Os before so I am lost. On a 15 year old motor, even with low hours and good compression, what other parts would be suspect? Rubber fuel lines, oil seals, wiring, etc? Any way to check or just...
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    MPI Engine with OMC Cobra

    I posted on an earlier thread about an old 89 25 ft Donzi I am trying to rebuild. The 350 OMC (Chevy) is shot but the drive seems good. Oil was clean, gears looked good. I lost a deal on a complete 5.7MPI/Bravo III package so I am trying to plan a path forward. Expect to take most of the...
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    Old vinyl graphics removal

    I have a 1993 boat with somevery gaudy graphics I would like to remove, then polish out tbe hull and deck. What is the best way to get the old vinyl to come loose? Chemical stripper? Heat gun and plastic putty knife? Foul language? Thanks Gil
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    Re: Small hub prop, Sealed on large hub

    Re: Small hub prop, Sealed on large hub On something like a 5.7 MPI 300 HP engine/B1 with thru hub exhaust, will running a small diameter prop with one of these seal rings increase back pressure on the engine to the point that there is any problems with either exhaust or cooling water flow...
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    Help with OMC identification

    I bought an old Donzi with a GM 350 and an ancient OMC drive. The hull is good and my first plan was to replace the whole package with a 5.7 MPI and a Bravo drive. BUT a friend says that since this OMC drive has the water pump mounted on the top rear of the drive (under a cover) that this is a...
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    IPS vs IO Feedback

    I posted a similar question on the Doral topic area but I think I also need some general feedback. I am looking at a 40 ft Doral. To date, my boats have been small (~23 ft) Scarabs and a Chaparral 2335 with big blocks. I have driven a friends 31 ft Formula a lot. So I am used to smaller...
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    Doral 40? Mediterra

    Does anyone on the forum have one of these? I was looking at a used one this weekend and the wife loves the boat, but the way it handled was very dissappointing. It has the 370 Volvo IPS drives, and admittedly I am used to smaller, gasoline powered IO boats like a Formula 31, but the Doral was...
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    A few questions if you please?

    Hi guys, New to the forum and there seems to be a guys willing to share and help. So let me tell you a long tale and then ask for some advice. Back in 1996 I bought a year old Chaparral 2335 with a carb'ed 454 and a Bravo I drive. I loved the boat, used it to fish (yeah it's messy to clean...
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