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    What to look for when buying used I/O

    Im looking for a used 18-20ft sport boat in the 1992-2005 yr range. Im finding that many of these size boats come with a Merc Alpha 1 gen II outdrives in 4.3 or 5.0 engine sizes. What things might I look at real close at to determine the overall health of the I/O drive or engine than total...
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    Tahoe 192 comments

    I considering a small deckboat that I can fish out of, and that has enough power for fun and pulling skiers. I also need to tow it with a v6 Liberty Jeep 4x4. Jeeps says it has a 5K lb towing capacity but Im a little skeptical it can tow that much so I think I need to stay around a 19' boat or...
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    Average life of a 4.3L mercruiser?

    Im considering buying a 19 ft bowrider that has a 1992 4.3lx merc alpha I dr ive. It has been well taken care of and serviced at proper intervals by the first and only owner. It has 400 hours on it. It has had the gimbal bearing replaced and the lower unit on the outdrive replaced due to an...
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    1992 merc 4.3lx wot rpm

    I will be test driving and hoping to buy a '92 Larson 190BR this week. I understand the LX model of this engine has a 4BBL weber carb and is rated about 20 HP higher than a regular 4.3 of the 2BBL flavor. I assume the 20 or so more ponies come at a higher RPM than the 4800 or so of the 2 BBL...
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