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    Transom plate studs

    I just acquired a gen 2 alpha setup to put on my boat . One of the studs was broke but I managed to get it out . My current transom has 6 holes instead of 8 . Do I need the top two or can just use six like my current setup . I’ll get he template and drill holes if not but I figured six was...
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    Bravo 1 swap?

    I have an old 1994 vip valiant 19.5 I had rebuilt. Now I’m ready to ditch the old Yamaha drive In favor of a readily available merc setup. My boats just a 305 but I’ve found a good deal on a bravo one donor boat. I know an alpha would be plenty but the bravo would give me room to add more power...
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    Bellow options for Yamaha

    I have an infamous Yamaha 5.0 inboard outboard . Trying to get the gimbal bearing and ujoints replaced along with the bellows. I found that the ujoints and bearing are universal between brands. I was wondering if anyone has found a bellow that would fit them like from an omc or Volva since they...
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    Wood free stringers ?

    Doin some searching and got a couple different answers . Lookin at a 96 Glastron 18 foot bow rider . I know Glastron went to vec construction in 01 but when did they start useing the foam and fiberglass stringers and transom instead of wood
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    Looking at 96 glastron

    I am looking at buying another hole in the water . I found a 96 Glastron 185br that has a new 4.3 and a bravo outdrive ? Never seen a bravo behind a v6 ? I haven't went and looked yet so it may be an alpha but I'll check . I know to look for all the usual stuff check stringers best I can transom...
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    Leaky bellows

    Ok so I took my boat out for the first time after rebuilding an engine I bought it with a blown motor it is an 89 omc cobra outdrive. Problem is the bilge was taking on a lot of water. I know the transom seal is a possibility but before I assume the worst I am checking the little things. I...
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    Omc cobra shifter broke

    So I know this is a thread that's been up 100 times but I couldn't find any with my exact symptoms. I have an 89 omc cobra that is hard to get out of gear most of the problem is with reverse, even when u pull he shifter back to neutral it is still slightly in reverse. When u shift it to forward...
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    Installing new 5.7 engine

    I am fixing to stab my fresh 350 to my omc cobra drive the boats an 89 vip valiant, the motor was blown an out when I got it my question is are there any snags and secrets to putting the motor back in and getting it mated to the outdrive
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    Decking my ski boat

    I am the owner of my second boat, It is an 89 vip valiant sport . I got a good deal cause the motor was blown. Before I put my put my motor in I want to fix the soft spots in the floor. I tore up the carpet and about a 4 by 4 foot piece in the middle around the storage hole is rotted. It's half...
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