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    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    Lot of bitchin about people using there boats for there intended purposes, could be wake boarding or just a party barge. Generally speaking if you want smooth water you are on the water by 9 and off around lunch time. Then back out after 5-6 when the majority of newbies head back to the ramp...
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    Question about Eagle Fish ID II

    Airmar Splice kit , Google that and I see them.from.19.00 and up .I would stick with the Airmar brand.
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    Question about Eagle Fish ID II

    If the cable is easily accessible you could just solder the wires back together. They are a very small diameter so trying to put terminal ends on them may be a challenge vs small wire twist / solder / actual coupler made for it.
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    Question about Eagle Fish ID II

    The cable can be spliced back together. I believe Airmar make a coupler/ splicer for that.(30-35.00) wires are all color coded I used one recently and it works flawlessly .
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    Boat Paint

    Marine Rustoleum .
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    I would be very surprised if the hull itself ( not the transom ) along with the topsides is cored as in it should be solid glass. Sometimes the gunwales are cored where fishing gear gets installed that's about it. So how is he coming up with moisture content at all in those areas ?
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    87 Chris Craft I/O sources of water intrusion?

    Shift cable bellows was also checked ? When was the last time these two bellows were changed ? The best way to check your main bellows is with your fingers , which means pulling the boat and popping the drive off. Your flashlight and mirror techniques are not quite 100 % accurate for various...
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    Thru Hull Replacements

    Is it a salt water boat kept year round in the water ? Is it a northern fresh water stored under tarp / shed for 8 months of the year boat ? There is a difference between the two. No doubt it may be overdue, especially if you don't know if or when they were swapped out by previous owners.
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    gas prices

    Mod Edit: let’s try to keep political feelings out of this thread or it will be locked.
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    Someone educate me.

    Generally speaking the Pursuit is more of a pure fishing boat ( usually less beam for getting out in the rough stuff) vs the Tiara Which is more of a keep the 1st Mate happy with the cabin which is more spacious than the Pursuit . Both very well built and they command a high resale dollar.
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    Looking at a Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

    They do make different HP configurations with the 7.4 so that is a factor. Your fuel burn is pretty much 1.0 mpg at cruise and drops further if your right hand gets heavy on the controls. Have a 32 x 13 ( 15,000 lbs empty and 20,000 under normal operations) lwith Tower and 454s. Doesn't matter...
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    Looking at a Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

    If there straight inboard you will be underpowered, with or without people. I/Os and they may be ok. Ask the seller what cruising and wot speeds are and if in doubt take a sea trial if the boat checks off everything your looking for.
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    mercruiser lower unit leak

    You do realize that whatever excess grease was applied will weep for awhile . That would be my first guess . Usually water is drawn in to the lower unit when the outdrive is in gear , not when it's just sitting.
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    Never again.. exhaust manifold..

    What was wrong with the old bolts that you couldn't re-use them ? Or at least have the old ones when you go to the hardware store . Asking for a friend .
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    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    Not every old boat needs a complete or even partial rebuild , period.
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    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    Does this boat have the infamous 3.7 Mercruiser 4 banger ? I think the 5-10 budget for a rebuild is a stupid statement. Not every old boat requires a rebuild . Check for any soft spots on the decks , if anything is screwed into the transom ask the owner if you can unscrew a couple of the lowest...
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    I say if your confident enough in your surveying skills , don't need a survey for Insurance , don't mind possibly getting burned with repairs and the 25k is pocket change to you, go for it.
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    What is teh make of this boat

    What are the HIN digits ? Usually upper right hand corner on outside of transom is where they are "engraved " . That info will answer your question.
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    Prop Advice

    4500 and 5800 is too big of a spread for rated max RPMs . Usually it would read 5500-5800 Max Rpm. You have 8 peeps on that boat with no trim tabs and when you back off it comes off plane. This is due to the weight your carrying. It will not fall off plane with 3-4 on board in the same manner ...
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    Alumacraft V14 with 9.9hp

    Since you already have the 9.9 , keep it and try it . I do not think the 9.9 is going to get you and a full load of gear on plane and mix in 1 or 2 more adults and for sure your plowing water. Even the 20 will be cutting it close with 2 guys and a full load . I have a 14" FeatherCraft with a...
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