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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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    Bayliner or Starcraft? V-6 or V-8? Is 20' Too Large To Launch In Fresh Water River (Willamette)

    If you have a link to the boats that might help " us " give you better advice. As mentioned Bayliners of that era are known to have bad stringers among other things. Hours on motors and where they have been used can be a help. If boats are located at someone's house take a look around when you...
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    1990 Sport Craft Fishmaster 232 Manual

    Not going to find a manual for that make of boat. Although you can get a dedicated engine manual , there is a engine section on this site that will give you the same info as that manual. Best just to post up here with any questions you have.
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    Name this boat

    Just get the hull ID off it ,that will tell you who MFG it. Located on the upper right corner of transom . Sort of looks like a Carlson or maybe it was Glaspar that made a hull like that .
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    Need help finding new boat max 8.5 beam

    Sounds like you have zeroed in on what you want and I also assume your after a I/O not a straight inboard as you stated . So unless you broaden your search/criteria there probably isn't much that " we " can suggest.
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    Water under floor somewhere

    As far as the boat pulling one way or another , the rudders are joined together with a "tie rod " that can be adjusted. Every inboard boat I know of requires them to be adjusted so there's maybe a 1/2" of toe out on each side . Try Googling it . I suspect for some reason your rudders are not...
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    Tahoe boat question.

    After watching the video there is really no comparison , Tahoe hands down, and it probably has a higher resale value in the long run. Oh and its made in the USA vs Mexico.
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    Tahoe boat question.

    Personally I would be looking at a 18' hull. Regardless of make the 16' will not ride as nicely as a 18'. From what I have read [not experienced first hand , ] the Bayliner has come a long way from when they deservedly got there bad rap from. Not sure of the Tahoe is under the same umbrella as...
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    5.7L V8 Engine lock/clunk problem

    Did you find the problem ? If not what i would do , ( not sure what position you are in financially ) , is buy another starter . At this point in my life I have a lot of back up parts , dont like waiting or searching around on a weekend or whenever I feel like heading out. Blowers , pumps ...
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    Transducer interference

    Dont know how rivets could cause interference when your not moving for 20 minutes as you stated. Most units have a transducer selection in there menu , do you have the correct one selected ? . I would be calling Lowrance or googling for more info. My Furuno and Simrad on different boats " lose "...
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