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    Replacing I/O merc cruiser 470

    We are considering buying a 1977 Glastron SSV 189 that it is on is in GREAT shape. The engine a Merc Cruiser 470, has some problems (owner said it blew a water hose and then blew the heat exchanger) He will take $1000 for it as is. Is it feasible to replace the powerplant? Do we just replace the...
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    Replacing I/O merc cruiser 470

    We are considering buying a 1977 Glastron SSV 189 that it is on is in GREAT shape. The engine a Merc Cruiser 470, has some problems (owner said it blew a water hose and then blew the heat exchanger) He will take $1000 for it as is. Is it feasible to replace the powerplant? Do we just replace the...
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    I/O Merc Cruiser 470 replacement ?

    We are considering buying a 1977 Glastron SSV 189 that it is on is in GREAT shape. The engine a Merc Cruiser 470, has some problems (owner said it blew a water hose and then blew the heat exchanger) He will take $1000 for it as is. Is it feasible to replace the powerplant? Do we just replace...
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    1977 Glastron SSV 189

    I am considering buying a 1977 Glastron SSV 189. Does anyone have information about this boat.
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    MERC CRUISER 470

    We are looking for a used motor boat for our family to wakeboard/ski with. Don't have much $$$, but found a 1977 Glastron SSV 189 with a Merc crusier 470 IO. They are asking $1500, catch...the owner says the water hose blew and then the heat exchanger blew and a new one costs $620. He didn't...
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    Force motor with problems

    I am considering buying a 1989 Vip Vision 17' boat with a 1989 Force 125 HP engine. Today the owner took us for a test ride and although it will pull a skier up on 2 skis it will not pull up a slalom skier. There were 4 people in the boat, the boat is rated for 6 people. When we start from a...
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    Force motor problems and I need advice!

    I am considering buying a Vip Vision 17.5' boat with a 1989 Force 125 HP engine. Today the owner took us for a test ride and although it will pull a skier up on 2 skis it will not pull up a slalom skier. There were 4 people in the boat, the boat is rated for 6 people. When we start from a...
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