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    The right boat

    So here's the dilemma: my wife and I are relatively new at sailing, and have been learning the ropes in our 26' Thunderbird. Great boat, lots of fun and we have spent weeks at a time cruising the Pacific Northwest in it. The issue for my wife is comfort, especially when it gets gusty out on...
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    old evinrude

    My father-in-law just dug out an old Evinrude 7.5(#7518-53630)looks like 50's or 60's by the style.<br />It looks in quite good condition though not run in decades. My question is, do old outboards like this have any value for collectors? Should he put it up on ebay or let it collect dust in...
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    To trash or not to trash...

    As a new boat owner, I was wondering what I should expect from an older early 80's) Merc 7.5.<br /><br />I bought it used for about $400 earlier this spring. Since then, it has left me stranded on one occasion when the pump impeller went. Now the ignition module is gone, to the tune of $250.00...
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