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    SS 255 Add an outboard?

    I bought a Slickcraft SS255 with a Ford 351 W engine. Unfortunately, ity had not been operated for 10 years and the engine was full of water. Rather than overhaul the inboard, I am thinking of removing it and putting two outboards on the transom. Does anybody have any comments on whether this is...
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    Is it worth fixing? Merc 50HP Prop strike

    I bought a small 14' fiberglass runabout from the "late 1970's" with a Mercury 50HP on it three years ago. After the first year, it was serviced by a dealer, who said it was in good condition. 18 Months ago, my wife loaned the boat to a friend and he "Hit something" under the water damaging the...
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    Mercruiser 233 Alpha 1 to OMC 3.8L COBRA

    I recently purchased a 1975 25' Slickraft cuddy with a Mercruiser 233 (Ford 351 W)and an Alpha 1 drive. The boat was not properly winterized, and was stored outdoors for 9 years. The engine is shot, the drive needs a re-build. The hull is in excellent shape and is solid. I have a 1983 3.8L OMC...
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