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    2000 Ebbtide w/Mercruiser 4.3 backfires

    I have a 2000 Ebbtide with a 4.3 Liter Mercruiser that has about 50 hours on it. Recently, it has started backfiring at mid and full throttle. It sounds more like a "click" but when you open the back hatch, you can clearly hear a backfire (not loud) This boat is very well maintained. I always...
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    performance upgrade for mercruiser 4.3L

    Are there any relatively simple performance upgrades a shadetree mechanic can do with a 6cyl 4.3 mercruiser engine? My boat is an Ebbtide Campione 188, 2000 model. I have a stainless prop.<br /><br />Thanks!
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    Please Help! Gelcoat rubbed dull

    My boat was docked and rubbed a small area (about 6" square) The boat is new, and the only damage is a dulling of the gelcoat in the area that it rubbed. What is the best way to restore the shine? I tried auto wax and finesse, but you can still see the dull area. Help!
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