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    Localized blistering

    I had to leave my boat in the water for a month at the end of the year last year. When I finally pulled it, I found a section about 24" x 4" with blistering. It is hard to notice unless the light hits it just right or you run your hand over it. Feels like very small goosebumps. I tried to...
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    Alpha Vibrations

    2004 Chap 220ssi with Merc 350 MAG MPI and Alpha 1. I replaced the impeller over the winter and now I can feel an unusual vibration in reverse and idle. Then Saturday while running back in a storm I was getting slight vibration and noise running at 3500 rpm. I trimmed up and the vibration...
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    Bimini Top Boot issues

    Ok Guys and Gals, Bimini Top Question. Our original Bimini Top and boot was becoming worn out on our 2004 Chaparral 220SSI. We bit the bullet and had our local marine shop make us a custom new top and boot. First issues were Boot did not fit, they were missing strap holes on the Bimini, and...
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    2004 350 mag winterization issue

    Ran the boat yesterday, changed the engine oil on the water (went well). Then I pulled the boat out of the water and drained the LU oil. Oil took forever (hour or two) to drain out. I had the cap off the reservoir but still slow going. When I tried to add gear oil back to the reservoir, it...
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    Looking for some advice before tomorrow morning...

    OK, So I drove 7.5 hrs to southern Arkansas today to check out a used Chaparral. Upon inspection, most of the items that need some work are to be expected from a 12 year old boat: gas struts no longer holding up engine hatch, couple of small nicks in fiberglass, ect. The engine looks...
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    Boat selection: Narrowed down to two

    Hello again, This is about the third time I have posted about ?which boat to buy? in the last few months. It is probably obvious I am anxious to upgrade before the season starts. The other boats did not work out but I am very serious about sealing the deal this week and have it narrowed down...
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    Calling for help from all 21'-22' boat owners

    Calling on any owners of boats around the 22? size limit (bowriders). I am wondering what the actual size is on the title of different boat models. I recently found out that the 22? limit on my current lake means that it has to say 22? 0? or less on the title to qualify. I was under the...
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    Anybody familiar with Azure?

    I am looking for opinions on the brand AZURE. Have been looking at used Regal 2200s and Searay 220 Sundecks. An Azure 228 popped up that looks good but there are so few of them out there, I am a bit nervous on quality and dependability. I assume is it lower quality than Regal and Searay, but...
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    Boat for sale - Is saltwater a dealbreaker?

    I ended up not going with the last boat I was interested in due to some very good advice from you guys. I have another boat on my radar which is a boat that checks off everything we are looking for and is in our price range but I assume it has been run in saltwater its whole life. Being from...
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    Advice/question on boat for sale

    I am looking to upgrade to a 22' bowrider and have my eyes on a 03' Regal 2200. For my price range this boat checks off all our needs except a bow ladder and a head (the head is a luxury and hard to find on a bowrider in my price range). Anyway, I found one in North Carolina that looks decent...
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    Broke the carb body

    Rebuilt the carbs last night on my ?83 115 and when I went to bolt the last one (top) back on, I snapped one of the mounting ears off! Heartbreaking after all that work and Saturday is just a day away. I JB welded it back together and it has been sitting overnight. I do not like the idea of...
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    What is the fuel filter supposed to look like?

    I just replaced a switchbox and was on the water to troubleshoot what I thought was electrical issues (intermediate spark) when I noticed the inline, clear, fuel filter was almost empty. I would assume that the filter is an extension of the fuel line and should remain full. I also noticed that...
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    '83 115 water in gas and distribution block issues

    Was out on Sunday at full power and out of nowhere she (?83 Merc 1150 tower of Power) lost 75% of power and I could feel her surging like cylinders were firing at random. Able to limp back home but getting worse the whole time and barely running by the time I got to the ramp. Suspect water in...
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    Failed winch...almost lost the boat...(with pics)

    Every once in awhile it is good to hear a story like this to recalibrate your safety concerns, so I thought I would share. Also, while searching the forum, I noticed some debate on using bow eye safety chains and thought this may change some minds. Yesterday, when I got home from a 45 min...
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    Kansas City Lakes

    Driving from St. Louis and Staying with my brother in law next weekend in Kansas City, Mo. I am bringing my small ski boat and am trying to find a good lake close to launch for coving, skiing, ect. as close to KC as possible. Trying not to go all the way to Truman or southern Mo. At this...
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    Tritoon vs Large Bowrider

    My folks just bought a place on the Lake of the Ozarks known for its large chop on crowded days. There are plenty of large cruisers and go fast boats down there. Know they need to buy a boat that will work. Mostly for cruising on less crowded days but can still handle it if they want to get...
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    '83 115hp no power under load

    Past Friday, on the way home with a full boat, lost power at almost full throttle. Engine would start up, idle fine, but has little power at WOT. You can hear the engine rpm increase and the boat try to increase power but would only run at slightly higher than idle speeds even at WOT. Had a...
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    '83 Mercury Tower of Power Curious Issue

    Took the boat out yesterday, started it up and ran across the lake with no issues except a bit of surging on its way up to WOT. Once it got there, ran great. On the other side of the lake, I idled around for a bit then when I went to throttle up again and it bogged down and died. I could idle...
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    New Lower Unit, less acceleration

    I clipped a submerged wingdike with my '83 merc 115. It slightly bent two flukes of the SS prop and slightly bent the prop shaft. I had a shop retune the Prop and it looks like they bead blasted it as well. The guy that was going to replace the prop shaft for $200 ended up just swapping the...
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    Merc 1150 Tower of Power Dies when put in gear

    Quick question - I finally got my motor running well and has run that way for a year or two until I had to replace my lower unit a few weeks ago. I always thought it idled a little high so the mechanic made some adjustments while he had it. It idles much lower now which is a good thing but...
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