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    Bilge Pump advice.....

    Howdy, Looks like the old bilge pump in my Chris Craft 210 is done. Any advice on what to replace it with? It had a Mayfair 1225 500Gph pump with a Mayfair 601 switch mounted under the motor. I sure would like to use the same mounting holes and it looks like the 1225 is no longer available...
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    Gas Springs for Engine Lid?

    Howdy, I am replacing my engine lid/sun deck on my 1986 Chris Craft 210. I can't read any stickers on the old springs. I think they are a series 20 Attwood with a 13mm ball socket. The old ones are 20" in length, and have about 8" of travel. But I have no idea of what type of pressure they...
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    Looking for some restore parts- 210 LTD

    Howdy, Working on getting my Chris Craft interior done, and I have been able to find many of the parts, but I can't find a few things. I have attached a few pictures from another boat: 1. The bottom of the engine lid has some "vents" which I guess are to let air escape when you are on the sun...
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    Need help- where to get trim and support parts

    Howdy, Working on getting my Chris Craft interior done, and I have been able to find many of the parts, but I can't find a few things. I have attached a few pictures from another boat: 1. The bottom of the engine lid has some "vents" which I guess are to let air escape when you are on the sun...
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    Material question........ replacing sun deck/motor cover...

    Hi, I am working to replace the sundeck/motor cover on my 1986 Chris Craft 210. The previous owner had a piece of 3/8 ply with some black fabric over it! Black for a sun deck? Anyway, I want to replace the plywood, and the 2x4 that runs along the back, to mate to the hinges. I wanted to get...
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    Fire protection?

    Howdy, Working on my 21' 1986 CC with Mercruiser 5.0, and a question came to mind. The boat came with a halon system, which I assume is still good, not sure how to check. But I was wondering if I should rely on something that old. Is there a issue putting in another fire protection system? Any...
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    Used ski advice?

    Howdy, I am looking to buy some skis, as I picked up our old boat off of Craigslist. In the old days, I skied with two or one, depending on what the lake was like. I have not skied in over 10 years, and I have gained some weight!!! I was going to pick up a pair of used skis at the local used...
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    Help locating parts for a old sink!!!!

    Howdy, I am restoring a Chris Craft 210 LTD. The boat has a sink in the front/right side. I want to replace the old water tank, since I have no idea how dirty it is and one of the vents are broken. It is a 2.5gal plastic tank ( CC #13.91-04594). Did not see anything that small in the iboats...
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    Best cover?

    Howdy, Now that I have my boat winterized, and getting ready to do some work on it over the winter, I started to think about a cover. The boat came with a heavy canvas like cover, that fits over the top, but would not be good for use while I drive. I know in the old days, we had a mooring...
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    Repair manual?

    Howdy, I am looking for a printed version of the Mercruiser repair manual. I have always used factory manuals for my cars, but could use recommendations on which manual and where is the best place to purchase them. Is the factory manual the way to go? I have downloaded a few sections off links...
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    New "old" boat- first time in the water- Long....

    Well, The story goes, I find our old boat we sold over 10 years ago on Craigslist. I go and buy it and bring it home after a seven hour drive. I have been using this forum for help, and it's all appreciated. The boat is a 1986 Chris Craft 210 LTD with a 5.0 Mercruiser So, I knew " Never buy a...
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    Newbie Winter storage advice needed......

    Howdy, So, I need some advice. I got this '86 21' CC I/O Mercruiser that I just picked up. Winter is coming, and I have made a appointment with the local dealer to have the boat winterized. But the question is about storage. I have a few options, I was planning to have it shrink wrapped...
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    Starter- New vs rebuild???

    So, I understand that a rebuild is less expensive, but my experience in autos is rebuilds quality varies. My boat has a Mercruiser 5.0, and the starter is dead. I used this forum to do the tests, and I pulled the starter, and it is dead. The PO had the starter replaced a couple of years ago...
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    Need help finding parts.....

    So, I purchased our old '86 CC 210 LTD, and it is missing a few things. So, if any one out there knows where I can find parts, please let me know. It is missing the engine lid hinges and the plastic door under the windshield where you crawl into the cuddy area. Is there a boat "wrecking" yard...
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    The return of my old boat........

    Today I purchased our old boat back after the family sold it 10 years ago. Made it home no problem, even though I wish I would of used my Ford truck to tow it!!! It is a '86 CC 210 LTD, and it is missing a few things. So, if any one out there knows where I can find parts, please let me know. It...
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    Nervous about picking up a boat?

    So, I think I am driving seven hours to pick up a '86 Chris Craft 21' with a Mercrusier Alpha one The owner appears to been having the boat serviced and all, but you can never know everything about a 20+ year old boat. But, the one thing I keep thinking about, is that I am driving north with it...
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    Advice on a 1986 210 LTD

    Howdy, Looking at purchasing a 1986 Chris Craft 210 LTD, with a 5.0 mercruiser Any advice? Can you still get parts for it? Boat looks to be in decent shape, and has been maintained, but rear deck and seats need work. Just wanted to see if there is any support for these '80's boats. Any other...
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