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    2001 50hp 4-stroke Merc - Carb Cleaner questions

    I've read a lot of carb cleaning threads and can't seem to find an answer that satisfies me. I'm having rough idle problems that I believe are being caused by the number 2 & 3 carbs being dirty. Idle and low rpm often dies out. If I can get it to stay lit and climb it slowly to above 2000rpm...
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    Bayliner 2006 195 vs 2007 195 Discovery

    My seemingly neverending quest for a new boat continues. Started off offering my old man $1000 to get the 16' aluminum fishing boat with a 15hp running and in a bit better shape... then went to a budget of about $5000 for a newer console aluminum and now about a week later we're at a budget of...
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    Converting from Tiller to Console steering.

    So I've got a 30hp 4stroke Mercury outboard on a tiller and was contemplating building a console for the boat, a 16' Aroliner. Is it possible to convert from Tiller to some form of console driven steering system? Are there kits built to do that? Thanks.
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    Aluminum or Fiberglass?

    After reading the sticky thread for beginners I've been trying to get to the Aluminum or Fiberglass thread mentioned in a post. Did a search and guess that maybe it doesn't exist anymore so... Aluminum or Fiberglass? Looking for opinions, why one is better than the other given whatever...
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    New boat buyer questions. 1989 Bayliner Capri 1750

    Hello everyone, Well I'm looking at moving up from a 16' Aluminum fishing boat into a more family fun/cruising orientated fiberglass boat. The problem is... I don't know much about fiberglass boats or what to look for. Went down to one of the local boat dealers and looked through his...
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    1989 Force 85HP questions.

    Hello everyone, I'm new to boat buying especially in the larger ranges. Been riding my dad's 16' aluminum Aroliner for about 6 years now but we both feel it's time to upgrade. Got a line on a 1989 Bayliner Capri 1750 with an 85hp force motor. I'll ask questions about what to look for on the...
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