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    Best product to drain oil, 4.3 V6?

    Hello, while I was winterizing this year, my hand oil pump gave out and I was not able to drain the engine oil from my 89 Regal 4.3 V6 mercruiser. This has taken forever in years past. Is there a DC powered oil pump that really works available. Or do you use the drain plug in some fashion...
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    94 yamaha waive raider, check spark plug wire?

    Still missing in one cylinder, anyone know how to open the electrical box to check the spark plug wire?
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    94 yamaha waveraider missing

    Exhaust connection was secure, I pulled the plugs and blew out the cylinders, did not see any water. Still missing terribly. Possible spark plug wire? I am not sure how to open the electrical box, There is a screw out plug that shows the main fuse when you pull it out but I do not see how to get...
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    94 Yamaha WaveRaider Handlebar parts

    Hey having some issues with the handlebars. The grips could use replacing and the start button cap is missing. Also the left grip assembly is loose and would slide off the end if not held on. There appears to be a screw hole (possibly threaded, screw seems to be missing) on the handlebars. Does...
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    94 yamaha wave raider missing after sp plug change

    Hi all, I was riding the yammy and it flipped over. we flipped it back quick and it began missing terribly immediately. I idled it back about 10 minutes. I had encountered this in the past and it just needed new spark plugs, after changing the plugs (which was a week later), it is still missing...
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    speed has decreased over the years

    89 19' regal, 4.3 v6 2bbl, docked in fresh water may to sept, acid washed and stored indoors oct to apr, stainless steel prop (not sure of pitch), when first purchased 7 years ago would easily go 42 mph, now at wot, my wife cant keep 28 mph when I slalom, only goes about 32 with just a couple of...
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    4.3 speed has decreased

    Hello there, I have an 89 Regal 19' open bow with a 4.3l 2bbl. When I got the boat 7 years ago it easily did 40-43 mph. It sits in the water all summer and gets acid washed in the fall. Early in the year, the boat may go 33 mph with 2 people in it, of course as the gunk builds up it slows down...
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    wet vs dry 4.3 I/O winterizing

    wet vs dry 4.3 I/O winterizing Greetings all, after reading the exhaustive posts on the wet vs dry winerizing, I just have a couple of questions. I recently wet winterized my regal with a kit and 2 gallons of low tox from the previous owner (and his help). When I tested the antifreeze now in...
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    Prop and security locks

    Do prop locks work?, Any special way to secure boat while out of town? Do I need to worry?
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    securing a propeller

    do the propeller locks really work? Is any better than the others?
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    Bought the Regal, now what?

    Bought the 89 Regal for 5500 with all the accessories. The guy was fanatical and kept it in the garage. I will have it docked on a lake. Should I pull it out of the water every few weeks to clean the bottom? What is the best to use on the bottom. Also, what kind of wax to use for the boat and...
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    96 sunbird opinion

    Looking at a 96 sunbird 17' with 115 hp evinrude. Price is good and supposed to be Excellent Condition. Any thoughts good or bad on this set up?
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    96 sunbird opinion

    Looking at a 96 sunbird 17' with 115 hp evinrude. Price is good and supposed to be Excellent Condition. Any thoughts good or bad on this set up?
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    Purchasing 89 Regal

    Looking at purchasing an 89 regal sebring 19' with the 4.3 litre. Initial glance is that is in above average condition. Always trailered and kept in garage. Asking $6500. Any thoughts? this will be my first boat and will be kept docked on an inland lake. Used mainly for pleasure/skiing/fishing...
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    Purchasing a used boat

    After 20 years of running friends' boats (IO,OB,Comp ski boat) I am finally able to buy one. It will be docked during the summer on a fresh water inland lake. I cannot decide between OB or IO. I love IB ski boats but they are too costly. It will be used for pleasure and skiing, Any opinion on...
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    new boat owner

    After 20 years of running other boats (IO,OB,Comp ski boat) I am finally able to buy one. It will be docked during the summer in a fresh water lake. I am torn between OB and IO, would love the direct drive comp ski boat but too expensive. Boat will be used for pleasure, some skiing and tubing...
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