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  1. tpenfield

    Penta 4.3 GL in saltwater?

    Post some pictures of your engine to help with ID of the cooling system that you have. I boat in salt water, it is wicked fun, and I have closed cooling. Without closed cooling your engine will last about 15, but will need exhaust manifold replacements sooner. You also have to be on your game...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    What is the cat's job in all of this? :D
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    Twin motor question. 2 standard rotation or 1 Std & 1 rev.

    Just do the counter rotating thing in (one of) the outdrives, not the engines.
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    1988 Mercruser 4.3 Liter Mercruser Engine S/N B779146 Model GM 262 V-6

    It is good to change all of the oils on a new-to-you boat. The outdrive oil will be fine for a few seasons, whereas the engine oil likes to be changes annually.
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    Wiring diagrams, parts and service manuals for boats

    As for individual parts, you can try get an identifying number or label from them and source them on the Internet. A few things will be specific to the boat brand/model, but many parts are generic.
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    1978 9.8 Overheating

    I just went through that on my 7.5 mercury. Plastic gasket melted. It seems like once you have a good overheating of the engine the plastic gasket needs to be replaced. I also found the gaskets on the exhaust side were perforated, but the major issue was the plastic piece.
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    Back for a Visit!

    20 years, that's the early days of Internet forums for sure. (y) Nice to see long-time folks still here. I occasionally look at old posts and see names that don't seem to frequent the site anymore.
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    Aluminum gas tank question

    As stated, corrosion. It looks like there was moisture in the contact areas of the underside of the tank. Aluminum does not like long-term contact with water. As mentioned, at 30+ years of age it is ready for a new one.
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    Selling Newer Boat For Older Larger?

    Probably not crazy, but you will need to set your expectations. A 20 yr old boat may need some major things done to it, even though it may look to be in good shape. I'm thinking if you had 2X the money to buy the bigger boat, you might be able to get into something newer and may have less...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Figure around $3-4K for the upholstery work, maybe more on the $4K side as prices have gone up. It looks like you are in FL (?) lots of upholstery boat/shops there so pricing tends to be more competitive. I do boat seat upholstery . . . that would be a medium sided job for most shops.
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    Hose popped off - Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I tried connecting the exhaust bellows once (or twice). It lasted all of 5 minutes and then popped off the bell housing side. I went with the tube (Bravo) and never looked back Not sure it you can get them for the Alpha . . . or maybe the tube will fit both models ??? :unsure: I did not...
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    Another Bravo 3 shift issue

    I think a pice of 80 grit sand paper is going to be way less than the $2300 gear set. So, maybe give that a try. IIRC, it is just the top and backside seal (spaghetti o-ring stuff) that would need to be disturbed/replaced. The 'fun' starts on post #17 in the thread below...
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    Another Bravo 3 shift issue

    Bravo outdrives have a cone clutch. Once you have exhausted all the shift cable and linkage possibilities, take a look at the cone clutch to see if it has a glazed surface. The prescribed fix is a new gearset in many cases, if the clutch is the older version (not sure if the new gearsets were...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    @alldodge - sorry to hear about the potential delay in your new boat. I guess there are still material supply issues, particularly motors. Stay the course for what you want, (unless the delays are excessive) you'll be happier in the long run. Boat motors of all types are always love-hate...
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    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    The problem with this list and others like it is that it is full of mis-information. Lots of folks think their boats are wood-free, based on a few sound bytes in a marketing brochure that is taken out of context, or even just hearsay.
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    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Lots of boats still have wood. Most of the wood, after about 2005, is KDAT wood, which has rot resistance. I was recently looking at a 2015 Formula 330 CBR . . . I could tell that the bulkheads and stringers were wood, same as boats built 30 years prior. Lots of folks think their wooden...
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    Mid 90s (‘95)Four Winns vs mid 90s(‘96) Monterey bow riders

    Both of them were mid-tier coming out of the factory almost 30 years ago IMO. What is more relevant today is their current condition, which may put you in the restoration forum. :LOL:
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    @alldodge . . . . I cannot recall, are you going to be trailering often?
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Probably . . . just a guess on my part . . . let's call it 59' overall. :D
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    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    Take a boater safety course, if you have not done so already. It is hard to assess boats via an Internet forum. Brand names mean very little after 10 years. Most parts on a boat are generic and can be found in the aftermarket. Bayliners of that era have a particularly bad reputation . . ...
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