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    Flood damaged Boat Lifts

    3 D printer might be the answer . I'm sure there are people in your area that do that type of thing.
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    Need help finding controls for Mercury Sterndrive.

    Have you verified current going to the switches and if so , current going to the pump ? I would be looking at the solenoid before the actual switches . They usually let go 1st . A volt meter or test light is something that should be in your tool bag when diagnosing electrical issues . Or you can...
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    Old Cobia?

    The " Cobia " decal could be the model ,not the MFG . Have you confirmed there are or are not any hull ID number's engraved on the transom ?
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    Old Cobia?

    Ok ,I'll bite , have you checked the upper right hand corner on the outside of the stern for ID engraved numbers ,letters ? That will tell us if it's pre 73 . As far as the gunwale goes , no idea why the gutter is there , can't think of anything it would be useful for if fishing . Clamming or...
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    Pricing restored boats

    You should research 1st before restoring a boat . There are very few aluminum boats that are desirable to a collector. Feather Craft comes to mind and you have to have the right model. Usually finned fiberglass hulls bring the most money. I'm thinking your set up is worth 1,000 - 1500. A 14 '...
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    8 to 10 Dinghy

    So what is your question ?
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    Crestliner Serial Number ID

    Might try getting in touch with Crestliner and see if they have any info , records of the build . Boston Whalers " serial " number are interpreted for you by them , model etc . So there is a possibility Crestliner can do the same .
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    4.3 spark arrestor replacements

    So you don't want to spend a " boatload of money " . Does a 4 barrel carb ,400.00 and a new SSteel prop , 4-500.00 along with head gaskets , possibly premium gas equal a boatload of money for a 1988 set up ? You will need a new prop if you're bumping up your HP .
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    Leaking from the hull

    Replied late last night , the coupler is adjusted when the boat is in the water and water is " leaking " through the coupler . The fixed part is attached to the hulls shaft tube . The adjustment ring is closet to the transmission and compressed towards the shaft tube ( stern ) . There is a base...
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    Leaking from the hull

    Sounds like you have a dripless coupler ,that needs to be adjusted . Usually the water feed comes from the exhaust manifold. Or it could be Teed into a raw water hose . It is not Teed into a closed part of the cooling system that has anti- freeze running through it . I believe the Tides or PSS...
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    Read post #3 and #4 above .
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    New Owner of a 1956 Utility Sportsman.....have interior questions

    Facebook, Chris Craft owners or something like that ( may have specific model groups as well ) is where I would start
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    If your asking questions about your motor , which you are , it's motor related . So when pumping the primer bulb the engine ran ok ? If so , I would start out replacing at the very least the primer bulb . Myself , I would replace the fuel hose as well . If the bulb is breaking down , the hose...
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    I think you should post this in the Johnson/ Evinrude forum. Maybe post your rpm numbers at idle and if this is a new issue or you just bought the boat etc . Could be something as simple as turning up your idle to a carb rebuild .
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    Affordable fuel injection intriguing

    Unless you have cash and time to burn , the only upside to fuel injection, in your case is quicker starting . Fuel mileage and top speed will be the same . Everyone I know in the car industry that went with a Sniper have ended up taking them to a tuner $$ to get them to run correctly. Holley...
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    Won't acccelerate

    When the OP states " new " most people take that for face value . We don't go looking up model numbers to verify or check to see if it is NOS . ( New Old Stock ) . My definition of new apparently isn't the same as the OPs . Anyway at this point the OP should be posting in the Outboard Mercury...
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    Won't acccelerate

    Why mess with the warranty ? Let's see , the dealer has any bulletins issued for it , diagnostic equipment, familiarity with the brand , trained technicians and will put it in your " file " for any future related problems. Or I can go fishing , not really fix the problem and possibly void the...
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    Won't acccelerate

    "new 200 hp " uhhh take it back to the dealer and have them fix it under warranty.
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    Interior Paint on Crestliner 14’ Sportsman

    Grandkids don't care about how it looks , and when you throw them the keys ,all bets are off . I wouldn't do a thing with it . I have a 2005 Crestliner, different model , interior is all carpeted ,so i cant comment on if that is factory or done by a previous owner . The exterior is regular paint...
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    Need help with dirty stubborn pontoons

    I've seen one so polished up by a body man that it looked like chrome when he was done . You could see your face in the reflection. Was using a 7 -1/2" polisher with different grit papers and then a finishing compound . I'd be going that route before trying it by hand only . Been using Spray...
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