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  1. MarkySparky

    '63 Reinell

    Hello, I have an old 1963 Reinell 17 (measured) foot runabout- not the kind with the fins on the back, just your basic high-sided runabout, that came with an old school curved plastic windwhield. I replaced that with a step through windshield from a newer Reinell. I'm not sure what the actual...
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    USCG capacity sticker needed

    Hello all, where can I find a USCG capacity sticker for my 1988 Chris Craft 205 Limited Bowrider (21')? I emailed CC and no reply so far. Does anyone have this same model of boat that could at least send me a photo of the sticker and perhaps I can reproduce it? I recently purchased this boat as...
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    Prop Repair

    Hello all, How bad can a prop be damaged and still be feasibly or economically be repaired? I have a spare 3 blade 21 pitch aluminum prop that looks pretty bent up which came with the 21' Chris Craft 205 Limited bowrider with 4.3L and Alpha1 outdrive I recently purchased. I don't know how it...
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    1988 205BR Limited wiring

    Hello all, I just overhauled my mercruiser 4.3l engine and during reinstallation of engine am putting in an electric fuel pump. Where is the best place to mount the pump and where is best place to wire it in to for power? It looks like it should be in series with the oil pressure switch but I'm...
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    replacing plywood components

    Hello all, I just bought a 1988 Chris Craft 205BR Limited and need to replace some plywood components- the rear sun lounge/engine cover, part (or all?) of the floor, and upholstery trim backing. My question here is: did CC use actual marine-grade plywood or ACX in these boats? Elsewhere in the...
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    mix and match engine parts?

    working on a tight budget, bought boat with mercruiser 4.3 v6 with freeze damage. Replacement engine with very low mileage had bad bearings/damaged crank upon inspection. My question is can I safely put perfect crank from old engine into newer block, and use almost perfect pistons and rods that...
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