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    transom/stringer rebuild

    I currently own an "89 Sea Ray bowrider (200) which I've discovered is in bad need of a transom/stringer replacement. I've never performed or even witnessed anyone perform this repair and I'm totally clueless on how to go about it. I've done quite a bit of research on the internet, but d***...
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    Mercruiser couplers...3 in a year!!!

    I have an "89 Sea Ray with a 4.3 Alpha One (gen 1) drive. Yesterday my engine coupler gave way for the third time in just over a year! The first one gave way in the late spring of last season. We had it replaced along with the bellows and gimbal bearing at a local shop ($1500 total). The...
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    Trailering Switch

    I've got a question relating one of my other posts (Trim Problems....please help). How does the trailering button work? Does it bypass the limit switch on the outdrive? I think knowing this may help me troubleshoot my original problem.
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    Trim Problems...please help

    Just when I think I've got my boat ready for the summer more problems arise. I went to put it on the trailer Sunday and to my dismay the trim does not raise. I pulled off this lines, lifted the outdrive and tied it up to make it home. So far I've determined: Battery power is good, Up solenoid...
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    What would be a good price?

    Someone I work with has a '95 two seater and '96 three seater Sea Doo for sale on one trailer. Neither have been ran for the past two summer and I'm sure both need tune ups and maybe a little maintenance. He says to make an offer, but I have no idea what jet skiis sell for (I'm a boat guy). I...
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    4.3 Mercruiser Starting Trouble

    I'm fairly new to the boating world so bare with me if anything is lacking/incorrect. Last season I bought an '89 Sea Ray Bowrider with a 4.3 Merc (175hp). At the end of the season, I had some problems with it flooding and being a little hard to start so I rebuilt the carb. Never took it for a...
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