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  1. kfraser

    1987 Mako 211

    I had a lot of fun redoing this Mako classic. I just finished it on 8/2/17 and was able to do some sea trials. Here are a few before and after pics.
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    1988 Johnson 275HP VRO w/Power Steering - Value??

    Would anyone know a realistic value for a freshly rebuilt 1988 Johnson 275hp VRO with power steering. Nada guide lists retail value @ $1500.00. This cannot be a realistic value can it? Looking to buy this, but couldn't find any on the market locally. Any help or comments appreciated..!
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    1987 Bayliner Trophy 21 rebuild

    I've been working on this Bayliner Trophy for a couple of months. I bought the boat in Alabama and drove from Houston to get it. This one has been a lot of work, but it is turning out nicely. Here are some before and in progress pictures. The last photos were taken today. The engine goes back on...
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    Need help finding Model # on a 200hp Evinrude

    I have the serial number, but cant seem cross reference back to the exact model or year. The serial number/model plate is missing. I took this number off the freeze plug. G2586637 I'm not sure if that is the correct number...???
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    1963 Sportcraft Adventurer

    I restored the boat several years ago. This is my 1963 Sportcraft Adventurer with the original motor and trailer. I just started on my fifth boat restoration and this one is sitting in the garage feeling a little neglected... I wish I had taken more of the "in progress" pics,... This is what it...
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    OMC Service Manuals in PDF format?

    I found an old thread that had listed several service manuals in PDF format which was posted several years ago. The hosting site is now a paid subscription site full of ad's and malware. Does anyone by chance have these manuals in PDF format? I'm looking specifically for the OMC 1964 - 1998...
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    Restoring a 1970 Searay SRV 240

    I'm not sure, but it appears that time will erase that memory where you said to yourself, I'm never going to restore another boat again, as long as I live..! Having said that, here is my new project. A 1970 Searay SRV 240. I brought it home a few days ago and have just started tinkering with...
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    FCF Marine AC 12,000 Seawater Pump - Will any pump work?

    I have a FCF0012000GS marine AC unit and I believe the seawater pump is bad. I've tried searching, but I can't seem to find the specs on the unit. ( how much it pumps = GPM ) I guess the reason I'm asking, can I use any marine 115V pump? The FCF replacement pump is $650.00 !! Does anyone know if...
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    1988 Evinrude Twin 275HP Power Steering

    The power steering lines on both motors were leaking and the reservoirs went almost dry. I have been able to tighten the lines and fill the reservoirs. I need to know if there is a sequence as to how to bleed the lines. Do I need to use a vacuum? Do I need to fill at the helm or at the pumps...
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    Replacement Exhaust Manifolds 77 SRV220

    Hi folks, I'm having a hard time finding replacement exhaust manifolds for a 1977 Searay SRV220 with an OMC Ford 351. The OMC part # 909215 is no longer available, and can not find any aftermarket replacements. I have had several shops tell me there were aftermaket's only to find the...
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    Bondo's Ark

    Well I took a few months off the boards, but I'm curious as to how the Ark made out.
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    Bleeding Surge Brakes

    Well, I've done many a car in my day, but have never bled brakes on a boat trailer. I've ordered a complete tongue assembly and I'm (hoping) it will have detailed instructions. I'm moving to Arizona in three weeks and have spent a couple of sleepless nights thinking about those northern...
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    Replacement Master Cylinder for Surge Brakes

    Any ideas on where to find a replacement master cylinder for a 1977 Ritemaid??? trailer. There is no mfg plate on the trailer, and the title only says "Rite" under mfg. Their is a number on the cylinder 29839. Thanks in advance !
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    Bondo's Ark...

    Sorry Bondo...I did a search...But was wondering how the ARK project was coming..? Got any links ???
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    Getting a thread locked...What's up with that....??

    I was watching a couple of threads and low and behold ...yup..they got locked... Granted...they might have gotten off topic, but the topic of one of the post's... was OFF topic... to begin with....it was just a rant and rave...a vent topic at best...but, if you want to vent...what better place...
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    Terrorism...Quick fix...Probably won't happen

    Here's an idea...let's make the result of terrorism so horiffic that no country or it's citizens woud be willing to harbor any one that would commit a terrorist act. We have to play by the rules...they don't....and they never have... Some tree huggers (Cindy Sheehan) scream out that we don't...
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    New Special Forces Unit

    The Pentagon announced TODAY the formation of a new 500-man elite fighting unit called the United States Redneck Special Forces (USRSF). These Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas boys will be dropped off into Iraq and...
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    Fried and it's all your fault....

    Bondo, Don S., Haut Medic, McKee, and all the rest of the posters here...Thanks a lot !!! Because of you, I was actually able to spend a day at the lake with no engine or outdrive problems and recieved a near third degree sun burn.... Thanks a lot !
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    Hard steering at cruise speed

    I have a 77 Searay SRV220 that is an absolute bear to steer while at crusing speed. It has an OMC outdrive model# 990240E. It will turn fairly easy to port, but steering to starboard has to be strong armed... An ideas or is this normal? Power or hydraulic steering perhaps?
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    Can any help with an OMC part# for Tilt Motor

    I have a 1977 OMC Stringer drive Model# 990240E fixed trim. I need to find the correct OMC part# for the tilt motor. Any online lookups? Thnaks in advance...!
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