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    93 Baja 18 islander

    HI, Im going to look at a 93 Baja islander 180 3.0 mercruiser tomorrow and have a few questions.. After looking at the pics, i see that the front bow floor area is completely composite/fiberglass, and then it transitions to carpet from that area to the back of the boat.. Does that mean the...
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    water test ride performance

    Hi, yesterdsy i went with a friend to look at a 1994 regal 196(19') bowrider with a 3.0 mer.. The boat didnt have an hour meter but we did take it for a test ride. it started, idled and accelerated ok, but it topped out a 23-25mph tops! I wasnt expecting a race boat here, but it should do better...
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    3.0 mercruiser year compatability

    hi, tried searching, but i guess i'm not using the right keywords in the search engine.. Anyways, i've been looking for a project boat i can play around with over the fall/ winter.. i came across a 1998 crownline with a 3.0 seized mercruiser. Ive also found an 89 3.0 merc engine cheap. I know...
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    Unused Mercruiser(3 yrs)

    Hi, i came across a really cheap 2001 boat with a 4.3 mercruiser..The problem is that its been sitting (winterized & shrink wrapped) for almost 4 years.Has not been started in that time..The motor has under 100 hours on it..Are there any specific signs or things i could look for? After 4 years i...
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    115 hp o/b

    Hi, i have a '93 20' bowrider with a 115 2-stroke yamaha. I've come across a very inexpensive mercury 115 4-stroke.. do you think i would lose any noticable performance going from 2-stroke to 4-stroke in this hp range? i've always wanted a 4-stroke but i dont want to lose any performance. what...
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    Is my project destroyed?

    i've installed new stringers and a new floor in my 20' wellcraft over the past few months. HOWEVER, i have not sealed or glassed over the top of my floor yet, so its just bare wood. Well we got a nasty storm up here in jersey. Destroyed my carport, and the two tarps i had over the boat. My boat...
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    comparing O/B to I/O to match performance

    Im just curious, is there a guideline/comparison to what hp o/b would be needed to match the performance of a specific i/o boat or vice-versa?..also taking into account that the i/o may be slighty heavier. For example, for the same given boat, a 120hp ob is equivalent in performance to a 3.0...
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    Best way to seal outboard mount holes?

    I had to remove my o/b and remount it in the same holes. Is there a best technique for sealing these bolts/holes? I've read of guys installing pvc pipes(as sleeves) in the holes to prevent water seepage into the transom core, then sealing the outer edges of the pipe. Thats seems like a good...
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    carb rebuild kits

    Does anyone know where i can buy a carb kit online for a '93 115 yam? I checked iboats and they mysteriously skip my year motor. no luck on ebay either.. also, if i decided to have a local marina rebuild them, what would a reasonable price be assuming the rebuild kit itself costs me around...
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    advice needed on-skid deck products

    I should have my deck/floor project finished within a couple weeks. Ive decided against carpet, but now i have to decide on which non skid product i'm going to use. Ive read posts on here about decent results with pick-up truck liners such as rhinocoat. Another one is Durabak which seems like it...
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    through-stringer drain?

    I'm just about finishing up all my additional floor supports before i permenantly replace my floor. I really would like to install a drain through my stringers while i still have access. I would drill, then glue a small pvc pipe at the lowest point of each stringer, ultimately running off into...
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    Yamy 115 vs 130 carbs

    hello, i have a '93 yam v4 115 on my 20' bowrider. I was planning on upgrading to a 135-150hp o/b range. Someone recently mentioned that 115 & 130hp yamahas are the same engine with exception of the carbs. If thats true, can I buy the bigger carbs and mount them on my motor? Do you think there...
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    Build rear bench seat over o/b splashwell?

    Well, i have a 20' bowrider with the typical design of the splashwell dividing two rear seats. I would really like to have full-width bench seat. Do you see any reason why i couldnt construct a rear seat 'over' half of the splash well? im not replacing it, just building around and over part of...
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    Using epoxy resins during these cold months

    well i've started my floor/deck replacement project on my boat..Ive worked with epoxy many times in the past, but only during summer months. There seems to be a grey area regarding temperature uses. For ex, i believe west marine states a minimum of 60deg to cure correctly. System three says...
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    Any major differences in 2stroke outboards?

    hey all, just wondering if theres any significant differences in older carbuerated 2-stroke outboards. i previously had a '93 Merc-Force 90. I now have (as of sat) a 1993 wellcraft with a 115 Yamaha.. Havent had the yama in the water yet,but just from looking it over, it doesnt seem drastically...
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    1993 Yamaha- foul plugs

    Well, i finally bought my new-used project boat. Its a 1993 20' Wellcraft with a 115 v-4 Yamaha.. The owner told me it would start fouling spark plugs if he let idle for 4-5 minutes. or it would "once in a while" foul plugs when running it normally(higher rpms).. Ive owned a merc force 90...
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    115 yamha on a 20'

    we'll ive finally found a nice used boat i really like. the price is right and i have my money ready to go. The boat is a 20' excel bowrider. The engine is a '93 Yam 115 v-4. Is there anything specific i should look for on this motor. I will be able to hear it run on muffs but i doubt a water...
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    replacing a 5.0 with a 4.3

    hello, i'm looking at '99 boat with a bad 5.0 merc engine for a very reasonable price. i've also found a nice running and cheap '93 4.3 merc complete. would this work out as far as motor mounts and compatibility with the new 5.0 outdrive? thanks
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    20' boat with 3.0 i/0?

    hello, after years away from the boating scene, i'm looking to get back in the water.. Theres obviously some good deals out there this time of season and well i've found a '96 bayliner 20' open-bow with a 3.0 merc i/o for a steal of a price. And of course, my only concern is the 3.0. i know this...
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