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    Boat insurance

    not sure if this is the right forum, but it seems like the best candidate.<br /><br />Looking for opinions or horror stories about BOAT US insurance. I am thinking about starting a policy with them. They have some good rates it seems or at least better than what I currently have. Just...
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    Where is your favorite boating/camping spot?

    Mine currently is Youghiogheny Lake on the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland.<br /><br />I grew up going there and now go just about every weekend.
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    Any good boating/camping suggestions about Allegheny Reservoir / Kinzu Dam?

    I am planning to go there this weekend for a week. I have been to the general area before, but I have never camped or boated on the lake. Any good acampsites or places on the lake I should check out or stay away from??
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    should I redrill Splashwell holes??

    When I took my boat to the dealer and had a new engine put on the holes were covered by the new engine mount. Should I redrill the holes elsewhere any ideas. I am worried about the weaking the transom and rot???<br /><br />1990 Maxum 90hp Merc
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    OMC stren drive part id

    engine model 990221R<br />v8 170hp<br /> I have been told this is a 1974<br /><br />I think I need an upper gearcase for this unit. I never had an I/O before and actually this one is my uncles so I def need some help ID the parts I need.<br /><br />heres the deal, I think it is the uppergear...
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    oil mixing question how should it be done

    after doing some reading on and oil premixing. It seems like there a few differnt ideas on how it should be done. What is the best way?<br /><br />for example if my tank has some good premix in and I am adding a spefic gallon amount of new gas would I not just add the correct amount of oil in...
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    Need help id an OMC engine and drive

    What year is this engine here is all the information I have.<br /><br />engine model 990221R<br /> v8 170hp<br /><br />it is on a 19ft slickcraft I also do not know what year the boat is.<br /><br />boat model is SS194<br /><br />hull id # is SLK685430375-75
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    1990 90hp force rebuild or not

    I know that these are not the best engines out there but I need to know if this is truly waste of time or what. the mech said cylinder number 2 scored the cylider was pretty bad and recommeds a new motor. <br /><br />next question is should I buy new or there good used outboards for sale...
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    Winterizing / Summerizing??

    Thanks to everyone who posted I now know what I should be doing to winterize my outboard?<br /><br />But what should I do in the spring when I am ready to run again? Should I use some cleaners on the carbs? How about that extra oil in the cylinders?
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    Is an oil injection system available for 90hp force 1990

    Is there an oil injection system for a 1990 90hp force? Also are these a good idea? If so what kind of price tag am I looking at? if possible can I install one myself? :rolleyes:
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    What size fuel line for 1990 90hp Force?

    I am replacing the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump. <br /><br />It looks like someone else has already done this once. Looks like they used a 5/16 or 1/4 line "not sure". Anyway all the fittings on the motor and tank are 3/8. I just want to make sure there was no special reason they did...
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    Where should a bow roller hit

    I am a little confused here. I just bought an 18ft 1990 Maxum openbow with a matching escort trailer. <br /><br />The question is where should the bow roller hit on the front of this boat? Also along the same lines, where should the boats winch eye be in position to the bow roller above or below...
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    trim gauge for outboard

    I have a 90hp force, it already has the power trim installed, but there is no gauge. I am wondering I can add one on. <br /><br />I know just look at the engine , but I would like to be a little more sure of where the trim is at especially if someone is driving the boat. :rolleyes:
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    any advice before I buy a 1990 maxum with a 90hp force

    I am looking at buying a 1990 mauxum. I have read good and bad about the engine. can anyone give me any reason why an 18ft bowrider would only be rated for a 90hp??? Is this a mistake or something I can change legally???
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    need info on Caribe boats

    Can anyone tell me where I can find information on Caribe boats. I am looking at possibly buying 1992 20ft Caribe. If anyone knows who makes this boat or if it even the correct name please let me know. <br /><br />thanks
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