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    Best cruise 'speed' for fuel efficiency?

    With car the faster you go the more fuel you use, but if you much below 30-35mph your MPG drops as well. Do 40-45 mph for the most mile per gallon. OK..on a boat I know planing is more efficient that motoring along displacing water. I want to spend a day on the river and go places I want to...
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    Stern drive transom - good or bad? repair urgency and options?

    19' 75 crusader 995 (harley davidson edition), fiberglas w/ enclosed bow. GM 6cyl and mercruiser 165 stern drive. I am measuring disabled. I can measure 3 times and get 4 wrong figures. Always. guaranteed. On everything. I do well on other stuff though. Talked to the local boat 'store' and...
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    Trim and hydraulics - need some basics on how it works and what it does

    Well....this IS on my boat - and you can see the name of it - "reverse lockout valve assembly" http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/165-19701977/2763442-thru-4890459/reverse-lock-valve-assembly It bolts to the top of the transom plate, sitting horizontally and is bolted...
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    Trim and hydraulics - need some basics on how it works and what it does

    I'm new to stern drives - traded for a 75 crestliner 19' w/ mecruiser 165 and gm straight 6 engine. Seller told me one of the trim lines is bad on the exterior and he just lifts the drive up manually when he removes it from the water. Of course I plan to fix it but will be giving the boat a...
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    Stern drive transom - good or bad? repair urgency and options?

    Traded a truck I've been unable to sell for a 75 crestliner crusader 19' harley edition. Yes, the bikes - both were owned by AMF at the time. The boat is in good shape overall just shows some use from age. I traded for it and hear it run - but have not seen it float. Appears it will - no holes...
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