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    I/O boats are loud

    I test rode a '03 18'6" Larson with a 4.3MPI yesterday and the boat motor seem to be loud. But then I've only been on one other boat '08 maxum 17'6" 3.0 and that was even louder. Both were mercs. Some says that I/O were quieter than Outboards. I seem to disagree. I was on an 17'6" aluminum...
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    Low bench seat height

    What's the downside of having a low bench seat height? I'm referring to the sport seating models. The seat on some are higher than others.
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    bill of sale for boat purchase

    Anyone have a good sample of a bill of sale for boat buying that I can use?
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    stuck holding the $$

    Okay, here's my scenario. Buyer wants cash for boat only. Bank A is my credit union and has the cash. Bank B is my checking and is available local to where the boat is located. My plan: Take $ from Bank A and deposit into Bank B. Then get $ from Bank B for seller as suggested by iboaters...
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    Things to look for in used boat test ride

    I read a couple of thread on this subject using the search tool. Doesn't look like there's enough info. Can some of you lists items to look for during the test ride. I'm going to check and make sure all switches, hatches, etc. work as intended. Make sure boat starts/shut off. Have the boat...
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    Safety pin on trailer

    I was reading a boy scott safety boating book last night. It mention something about securing the "safety pin" on the trailer as part of the check when towing your boat. I'm new to boating and looking at buying my first boat. Can someone explain what the safety pin is/looks like/where its...
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    Buying boat w/out title

    Okay, I have another boat buying scenario. What if you buy a boat that has a bank lien? You give the guy say 10k and he gives you a bill of sale and the boat. What if he didn't take the money and pay off the remainder of the loan? You don't get the title released to you. The guy I bought my...
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    rust on trailer indictive of owner boat neglect ?

    This is the Monterey 214FS I was looking at buying. From the pictures, my biggest concern is the rust on trailer. There seem to be a "smear" on the outdrive pic as well, owner may have banged on something? This is a one owner. He bought it southern california by the coast, Orange County -...
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    5.0 volvo gxi

    Looking at a 20/21' monterey w/ 5.0 volvo gxi. I know nothing about boat motors. What's the thought on the motor?
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    "closed cooling" kit

    I spoke with a dealer yesterday and he says they make a "closed cooling" kit for boats that run out in the salt. It costs ~$700 for part and installation. Do they make such a kit? How difficult would it be to install such a device on a boat that uses "open cooling" system? BTW, I'm...
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    Monterey 214 FS owner or 20' open bow owner *Please Read*

    I need a request if anyone owns a late model Monterey 214FS. Boat LOA = 20' and I need to confirm the boat height while on trailer? For some reason folks who own this boat thinks its 21'. I assume their counting the swim platform. My numbers are actual from monterey's website. The owner of...
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    What's wrong with buying boat with a cashier's check

    What's wrong with taking a cashier's check for a boat purchase? I'm curious because I have one guy wanting cash only! He has the title, but I read somewhere on here that you can call the police and double check boat owner ship?
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    '04 Monterey 190LS

    Looking at an '04 Monterey 190LS w/ 5.0 mercruiser. What's the thought on these boats? I don't see too much mention about this brand. Their website is probably one of the better ones built. Lots of info. The new ones seem really nice.
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    Looking for boating PROS to evaluate my towing setup

    I'm browsing through some of the forum and found that many people's vehicle are under rated for towing. I think I'm good but just need a sanity check if the ramp is too steep or whatever? My truck is an '07 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab, 4.0 Motor, V6, Automatic, 4X4. The truck is rated to tow...
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    Ultimate boating sticky needed

    Been doing more research today on boating. I searched "run on" and "diesel" because of a suggestion in another thread. I was perplexed by the info that I found today. How does a new boater suppose to understand that your suppose to let your boat idle a minute or two before turning the motor...
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    4.3 MPI and 4.3 carb

    I'm going over the manuals for an Mercruiser 4.3 MPI motor and the motor looks real good. Not sure if all the features/options that I was reading is available in a standard carb motor (minus the fuel injection of course) or not? Can someone sum up the differences between a Mercruiser 4.3 MPI...
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    Closed Cooling Boat not winterize okay?

    Looking at an '03 boat that was not winterize. The boat has a "closed cooling" system though and was stored in a heated garage. Will get marine mechanic to inspect but what's the thought on this? The block should be okay, as it is closed cooling. What about the outdrive? It doesn't use...
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    Need help interpreting closed cooling diagram

    I need help interpreting the definition of the color code for the closed water cooling diagram attach. Does the red arrow mean "hot water", blue=?, green=?, etc.
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    outdrive id

    How do you tell what kind of merc outdrive a boat has? This is for an '03 w/ 4.3MPI motor. EDIT: There's alpha and bravo and different revisions as well, I think. This is a little confusing.
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    fresh water cool engines

    If the engine is fresh water cooled, does that mean you can start the motor w/out having the boat in the water? I assume this is the case, because it has a radiator for cooling the motor. Right?
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