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    38 lhurs windshield replacement

    Might try asking that question on the Luhrs Owners Group on Facebook.
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    Refrigerator 1.9cu ac/dc

    Maybe try troubleshooting it. If it runs for a couple minutes then shuts off you at least know it somewhat works. I have one that wouldn't run on DC , pulled the circuit board assembly out and removed cover. There were a few spaded connections that I removed , cleaned up and plugged back in ...
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    1992 Bayliner Cuddy 3.0 Mercruiser

    I wonder if it being a lighter aluminum hull that maybe it had a higher pitched prop , say a 21 vs a 19 that might be found on the heavier Bayliner. So even with that lighter hull the prop pitch wouldn't let you pop out of the hole as fast as the other guys are saying , but you have more top end...
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Probably easier to just buy another fuel line , hook it up to the 6 gallon tank and leave the other end next to the engine connection. Switch over when you run out of gas instead of dealing with fuel lines below deck. As mentioned by Shrew I would be looking into the venting of that 12 gallon...
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Well you pull it out to fill it up . # 1 You can roughly figure out how much gas you use by keeping track of distance , time and speed you go , over time it should average out. #2 You can carry a 3 -6 gallon emergency/ spare can of gas and not worry about anything as you stated your on the...
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    Looking To Buy a Boat

    What do you have for a tow vehicle and do you know the towing capacity of it ? Any other restrictions ,as in , it won't fit in my garage or driveway if the combined length of boat and trailer is over X amount of feet/meters.
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    Looking To Buy a Boat

    A lot of blanks to be filled in. Budget ? Normal amount of people you plan on taking ? You stated sailing which indicates a sailboat , then you said cruising ,which may mean a powerboat , which is it ? Plan on slipping it or trailering it ? If at slip do you need a trailer or will it be kept...
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    Mercruiser identify

    I can see why you need help identifying a prop that isn't there. Must be a "Mirage " prop . I think if you can expand your question as in , I am looking for a prop for this outdrive it might help. But the caveat to that is , without knowing what boat it's on , what the gear ratio of the...
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    Do I need repairs?

    When I blew up the picture on the laptop it does not appear to me that it hit the fiberglass. Depending on year of boat and how you use it I might be inclined to get some Marine Tex and blend it in to the scratches . Not in a high visibility area when in the water . Or try Gel coat but that may...
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    Questions about waterlogged foam on 1977 Mckee Craft

    This method will get the standing water out and that's it. The waterlogged foam will remain as is. Documented case, a person with a 11' Boston Whaler did this and had it in Arizona for something like 20 years and it still has water in the foam. In OP's case he has to remove it. I will put money...
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    Help looking up date of manufacture on vintage boat

    You can research it in the Library section @ www.fiberglassics.com they have some pictures 1958-1960 along with specs from a few different years as well. Odds are you will figure out the exact model over there ,good luck !
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    First time buyer

    I forgot to say "USED 21' Fiberglass boats OUTBOARD POWERED boats in the category the that the OP ...." New 21' Sea Ray's go for 56,000 and up. At any rate the OP did not ask for opinions on outboard vs I/O .
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    First time buyer

    Here on Lake Ontario and Lake Erie there are very few if any USED 21 ' fiberglass boats in the category that the OP is looking at. A lot of 15 - 18' tinnies, mostly fishing rigs. A few CC s again set up for fishing . We don't know where he is located or where he plans on boating .So unless...
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    First time buyer

    Good luck finding a 5 year old boat in that price range ,ain't going happen. Hours are actually a bit low. If engine is maintained there is no reason it won't get anywhere from 4 to 6,000 hours on it . Get a survey ,take it for a ride and make a deal if it passes both.
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    HP sizing on Chap 23 SSI

    Should be pitched properly from the factory . You really can't go shopping for props until you have used the boat for awhile and see how it performs. With a normal/average load of gear ,people and gas open it up and compare the rated max RPMs and what your achieving. That is your base line when...
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Let the non boat owner buy his own boat . Nothing good can happen with 3 owners . Who takes responsibility when brother # 1 is driving and the engine seizes up bc the oil wasn't checked . Sibling # 2 comes in hot to the dock after a few cocktails and takes out the rubrail and adds a few gouges...
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    Not an Engine Question but an outdrive?

    Along with this ^ there should be 6 nuts on the back of the upper unit , they come off and the upper unit slides out . When putting it back on the shift cable's semi H shaped end must be put over the shift shaft lever or it wont go in or work. Take your time when you remove it and observe that...
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    Tiara 31 open Vs Torjan 11meter 1985-1995 models yrs

    Not going to find any Tiaras or Trojans in those years or any years for that matter in that configuration with outboards and very few were produced with diesels. Nothing wrong with gas inboards in the 454 /502 range for either of those boats. OP stated he was not going offshore which is where...
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    Tiara 31 open Vs Torjan 11meter 1985-1995 models yrs

    Have been/ fished on both , IMHO it would depend on ,engines ,hours ,updated electronics , survey report . The Tiara has had a few issues with the cored gunwales , porthole windows leaking due to not being re-bedded after 15 years or so of use. I believe the hull is solid glass and from there up...
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    Bayliner or Starcraft? V-6 or V-8? Is 20' Too Large To Launch In Fresh Water River (Willamette)

    Don't see to many marine engines that are covered in dust like that. Wonder how long it's been sitting . Also wonder if it has been winterized correctly and if the boat has been covered properly. I would check the carpeted " floor " for sny soft spots. Looks like forward of the windshield the...
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