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    Looking at a 1987 with a 4.3/OMC drive

    Hi All, I hope you all will continue to provide feedback. I have posted on several boats I was very interested in and for one reason or another, the boat/deal went bad. Here I go again. I am looking at an older boat, a 1987 21 footer with the 4.3/OMC setup. My first take is that the boat is...
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    1992 Mercury 90HP - Seeking Opinions

    Hi All, I have owned a few boats over the past 10 years, this site is a valued community to me. I am looking at a boat on Sunday with a 1992 Mercury 90hp motor. I had a 1999 Mercury 115, which was a 4 cylinder 2+2 set up. It was not a bad motor, the 2+2 was a bit funky trying to throttle it...
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    Late 70's Merc 140 - Need Info

    Hi All, I came accross a gem of a boat, super condition with the Mercury 140. Looking at some posts on this motor, I guess it was called the 1400 prior to being a 140 and after the HP ratings moved to the prop, they changed it to the 115. What are your thoughts on this motor, assuming it has...
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    Shift Cable / Water Questions

    Hi All, I picked up a 17 foot boat with the 3.0 Mercruiser about a month ago from a dealer. On the first test run, it stalled when we went from forward to neutural. First they tried to adjust the cable, shift interlock, no good, same results. They replaced the cable and now it runs about...
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    Mid 90's Mariner 135 - Need Recommendations

    Hi All, I am looking for some feedback on the mid 90's Mariner 135 OB. I have had a 1999 Mercury 115, not a bad motor, however I did not have it long enough to know its reliablity. My only beef with the 115 was the 2/4 Cylnder switchover at about 1800 rpms, I never had a problem with it...
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    The Real Story on Bellows

    Hi All, I am seeking the best advice on Bellows. I have been told a number of things about bellows, like as follows: 1. Replace them every 8-10 years, period. 2. Replace them when needed. This does not make much sence to me, wait till they leak? 3. If the boat was slipped for the summer...
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    A few quick Merc 3.0 Questions

    Hi All, Thanks for all the help in the past, I now have a 1997 Starcraft with a Merc 3.0/Alpha One. This is my first I/O, I always had OB boats in the past. When I ran the boat on the muffs, I expected the water to come out the prop, however most of the water came out of an area below...
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    Mercury 3.7L, 190HP 4 Cyl., What do you all Think?

    Hi All, Real quick question as I don't know much about the older Mercs, this one is a 1985. I have heard of the 470 and to stay away, how about this motor, any good? Thanks MS
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    Seeking maintenance/repair history on a 1995 5.0 Mercrusier

    Hi All, How about the 1995 Vintage of 5.0 Mercruisers? I am guessing they were 220hp, however did they work out? Looks like they still sell them, or did in the last few years. Is there anything I should pay special attention to? I have asked many people about bellows....what do you expect...
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    3.0 Mercruiser dies on Neutral, will not restart.

    Hi all, Purchased a boat from a dealer, 1999 with a 3.0 Mercruiser/Alpha One. Boat runs great, however when it warms up, it will die when shifted to Neutral and will not restart. Dealer checked filter, lines and adjusted idle. 2nd time I wrassled this thing onto the trailer because I could...
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    Feedback Requested - 1996 Maxum 200SR with 5.0 Merc

    Hi All, Looking at a 1996 Maxum 200SR, nice, fresh water boat....no hour meter, however looks right. Thinking 300+ hrs with the year, what would you look for as issues? Advice greatly apreaciated. Mike
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    Buying a 1997 Starcraft Fiber Boat with 3.0 Merc

    Hi All, I have had several boats, all outboards. I am now looking at a 1996 or 97 Starcraft 17 foot fiberglass bowrider with the 135HP Mercruiser. This boat is a one owner, always used on a small (very small - one big circle) lake not far from me. It was winterized every year by the same...
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    1995 5.0 / Merc on a 20FT boat with 68 Hrs.

    Hi All, I have posted several times over the last week, so far, none of the boats I have posted about worked out....one issue or another...some mechanical, some contractual. One guy wanted me to pay his boat off first, then trust he would send the title to me from the bank. There must be a...
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    Very Close to buying, 00 Stingray 200lx or an 03 Bay. 185

    Hi All, I am very close (tommorrow) to choosing between a 2000 Stingray 200 or a 2003 Bayliner 185. Stingray - has meter - 139hrs, 4.3 EFI, Merc, Thruhull Exhaust, very good cond with GPS, carpeted floor Bayliner - no meter, est. 100-150 hrs, 4.3 Carb, Merc, very good condtion, snap in...
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    2003 Bay 185 with a 4.3 - Any reviews?

    Hi All, After several outboard boats, I am very close to moving on a 2003 Bayliner 185 with the 4.3. The boat has been serviced every year...not fully winterized as I undersand the process. It has the fiberglass lined cockpit with the carpets and the bigger motor, my two key interests. What...
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