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    How much should bellows change cost? Central CA

    I am hoping to get my bellows changed. Everywhere I've been reading when I was considering going I/O (forums, articles, etc) has said things like, "you will have to do regular maintenance. Things like having your bellows replaced will cost about $150 plus parts at a mechanic or about $200 for...
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    thinking about buying starcraft islander, repowering options?

    There has been a starcraft islander on craigslist for a while, but it looks like it's in bad shape and the inboard OMC motor doesn't run. What are my repowering options? I have three big questions: One, how hard is it to put a mercruiser in there instead? Is it simply a matter of a new...
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    General Question about building an outboard transom

    I have a general question about building an outboard transom or bracket?why is this not done more often? I was walking around my local marina the other day and I saw... probably a quarter of the boats, so maybe 20 or so, had some kind of outboard kicker bracket bolted on there. thing is, there...
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    opinions on late 80's bayliners? I hear they have some issues

    Hi, I am looking at an 80's bayliner capri. I've heard bad things about late 80's bayliners. It seems to be a nebulous dislike though. But you hear horror stories about the hull just like.... breaking in half and sinking, and stuff. Anyone want to chime in with either opinions on them, OR...
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    is it possible to use an outboard with an inboard or i/o boat?

    I am looking into possibly getting a new (used) boat. I'm hoping to step up to a larger boat (thinking in the 20-25' range), and most of the ones I'm seeing in my area are inboards or i/os. So, I have two question: One, inboards are all fine and dandy, but I've had the "two is one and one is...
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    Do I need a water separator?

    Hi all, I was just told that I ought to pick up a water separator. I've never heard of this particular piece of equipment but it was described to me as essential. I don't boat much but I have a 12gallon tank, so I probably only fill up once a year. Thoughts on a water separator? I have a...
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    What is the best way to power navigation lights that won't be used very often?

    Hi all, I have a question about nav light that will basically never get used. I don't plan on going out in periods of restricted visibility or at night, but I'd like to have nav lights just in case I get stuck or something. I have a little 14' gregor-style (unsure of make, it's basically just...
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    Evinrude F2RCSM (older 2hp) water problem?

    Hi everyone: Been lurking for a while but now have a question. I have an old evinrude 2hp (model number F2RCSM) that used to be my dad's. I took it out the other day (first time running in a few years) and it went for about 5 minutes and died. I figured (too late) that it may have overheated...
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