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    6 hp Johnson sea horse.

    Just bought two of them. one is green, the other is grey. engine covers white, one is the long shaft, the other short. Im guessin they are both 70 something models. 2 cyl 2 stroke. both are tiller control. they both run, clean lower unit oil...
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    what make boat..

    recently bought this boat. long story short, its not what it is suposed to be. Not a major issue, as i bought the boat, not the name. but now, im wondering what brand it is. the boat was designed as a simple open boat. it has no serial number...
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    new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

    Ok, here we go. recently dowbnsized from a 248 wellcraft sportsman w/ twin mercruisers. Just bought a lil 16 foot center console. It has a 60 hp Mariner on it. Ser# L 305527. It is a two cylinder , carb style, 2 stroke, electric choke & start...
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    The two best days in your life

    yep, the day you buy and the day you sell, "the boat" Well mine was yesterday. Sold the 1985 248 wellcraft sportsman. We bought it over 7 years ago, $1900.00 on a twin axle trailer, took a month or two, got it running after setting around @...
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    upgradeing TWIN 1985 3.0 140 horse GM engines

    As most of you know, I run a 1985 wellcraft, twin 3.0 140 horse 4 cyl engines. These are old style @ points ignition, with carbs. Its time to rebuild the engines. Low compression { from Zero in one cyl, to 90 in the highest, with no engine...
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    Exaust Manafold gasket, Should I or Shouldnt I?

    !985 Wellcraft, Twin 140 Sterndrive, Port engine has a small exaust manifold gasket leak. This engine runs well, and the leak is a slight "pft' pft' pft" sound. Is this a engine pull project? I have tools, @ complete mechanics set plus torque wrench, and...
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    Engine Drive Coupler

    1985 gm / Mercruiser 181 cid / 3.0 liter/ 140 horse power. Running twin engines. the Starboard engine recently had a failure in the drive coupler. The spline on the coupler were totaly gone.... THe rubber to metal bond was fine, just the spline @ all of...
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    finding used specialty parts

    I have found , over many years, that finding used aftermarket specialty parts can be a huge challenge. Over the winter, for an example, We had in mind, finding a used hard top, the type that replaces the canvas bimini. considering the number of boats...
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    hull cleaning and waxing 2 part question

    i run a 1985 Wellcraft 248 Sportsman. We run the boat in fresh water that is 'stained' by the source, a huge swamp. part 1] we are having problems removing the brown stain left at the water line. it appears this stain is the combination of the...
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    3.0 carb question

    basics, 1985 3.0 in a wellcraft 248 sportsman, running twin setup. a few years back, we bought this boat and did nearly a complete redo. now going on two years no major issues. spring pre season maintanace has us under the engine hatch pokin around and i...
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    Iboats classifieds

    We should get a STICKY going for used parts. Ive been looking for a used hard top for my 1985 Wellcraft 248 Sportsman for ever it seems. Ive tried Craigslist, Ebay, Etc, but nothing. The best I get is manufactures looking to sell new units. Seems...
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    Preventing rust

    Just wondering, On the rust prevention line.... We are planning on lifting the boat off the trailer, doing the normal maintainace we do each year, plus replacing bunks, winch strap etc.... The yearly rust removal and repaint included. As a painter, I...
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    tire wear on dual axle trailer

    we have a 1985 roadrunner trailer, made and supplied with the 24.8 wellcraft sportsman boat. gross weight is 7500 pounds. the problem is the tires. they are the proper size, style etc, inflated to the correct pressure. rims are good. all 4 tires have worn...
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    Safety officers

    on the Memorial day weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting both the marinne police and the game wardens at our home port boat ramp. it was the end of the day, and boasting of their daily catch of drunks, over the limit fishermen, and safety...
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    Prop size question

    1985 Wellcraft, 24.8 Sportsman, Twin 140 [4 cyl] 3.0 mercruiser engines. Outdrives both standard rotation. Main use is fishing, longer runs to the fishing grounds. Occasional water sports @ tubing and knee boarding. Neither prop has any identifying...
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