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    Possible Purchase - SeaRay Sorrento S23

    Ladies and Gents, First, I read through the sticky "http://forums.iboats.com/forum/general-boating-outdoors-activities/boat-topics-and-questions-not-engine-topics/650747-for-new-members-needing-help-buying-a-boat-a-buyer-s-checklist" Just wanted some input on whether or not I this looks like a...
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    mercruiser 4.3 Lound sound from Fly Wheel housing (Videos included)

    I did not want to hijack the thread from: http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/please-help-noise-video-included-620544.htm But I have a similar problem to the above mentioned. -Loud banging from rear of engine, put a broomstick on it and it seems to be centralized...
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    4.3 Mercruiser Swap for 4.3 Truck motor (One Stop Shopping Thread)

    So I have been combing over the forums for a few days now gathering up all of the knowledge about the subject of replacing a 4.3 Mercruiser with a 4.3 truck engine from S10 or similar. Since there is no sticky yet let me first start out with a request that either part of this thread be made...
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    2002 Merc Controls

    Hey Folks, Just bought a 2002 bayliner with 02 Merc 125 and merc controls. Was wondering if there is a procedure someone has handy for the cable alignments for putting the guts back together inside. Apparently previous owner took it apart to grease it and it never went back together right...
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    Dual Fuel Guages?

    Hey All, I have encountered an issue with 1988 Bayliner flybridge. The OEM configuration has a single guage in the flying bridge. Is there a way to wire both guages in to work off of a single tank? I have tried to wire in both series and parallel to no avail. The only other option I can...
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    Purely hypothetical, twin vs. single

    If I had the option and money: 150 HP single outboard motor or: Twin 75 HP outboards. God the twins look sweet...whats it going to be like on the power and performance end though? -Thanks -DrCox
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    Bayliner HIN (Hull ID Number) Help

    Hey All, I have a 1988-1989? Bayliner Capri. I would like to know how to decipher the HIN. Any Help Appreciated! Thanks! -DrCox
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    How to know where to cut decking

    I have been through a bunch of restore projects. All of them refer to cutting out the floor to check the stringers and etc. One thing I am failing to see (or maybe its a no brainer I am missing) is how do I know where to cut without actually messing up the good stuff underneath>? Thanks -DrCox
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    1989 Bayliner Capri 17' Restore Conversion from "L" Drive*UPDATED 9/30/08*

    Well folks, Here it is, The broke beast of a bayliner. The minute I pickd it up I starting doubting my ability to do this massive of a job. I am motivated though and what better way to learn than to dive right in Ehh? Looks good from afar though... so starting with my biggest worry...
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    Wanted: Pic of your 88' Capri

    Hey guys, Does anyone have a picture of an 88(ish) 15' Bayliner Open Bow Capri? I have been on google and yahoo image search with vague results. If you have one or at least pics I would love to see what one in good condition looks like. Thanks! -DrCox
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    Looking for a Mentor, Trading labor

    I see alot of people offering to trade help for help in these forums so I thought I would toss my own sort of help ad. I have 0 experience with re-furbishing boats. I have 0 experience with laying glass. I do have experience working with electrical/electronic systems, carpentry, hydraulics...
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    1996 Four Winns 170 Fish and Ski

    I was looking at this boat that a friend is selling. Four Winns is listed as one of the manufacturers that CURRENTLY manufacture using no wood. Is this year included in the all composite contruction? 1996 170 Fish and Ski 135 HP Merc Outboard Open Bow Thanks in Advance! -DrCox
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    Marine Vs. Standard Block, Differences

    Hello, I am new to the boating world but am looking forward to getting into a new and vast world of knowledge. I have a simple question as to Marine inboards. With the exception of the obvious components like heat exchanger, exhaust, and bell housings; what is keeping someone from...
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    '88 Bayliner Project, Excuse Repost

    All, I apologize for the repost, After posting in the "Bayliner Boats" forum I realized that there is far more activity in this thread pertaining to my question. Hopefully this is not against the forum TOS. Original Post: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=275351 Thanks in advance...
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    1988 Bayliner Capri, Possible Restore

    Hello, I have idle hands and a decent amount of free time so I have decided to take up restoring a boat vise dumping money into one that is already running. There are always alot of people getting rid of "free" boat hulls so after sorting through them all I found a 1988 Capri 15 footer...
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