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MACS81SN 
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 Topic: Bust Out Another ThousandPosted: September-04-2018 at 10:02am |
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Use to repair Mercury, OMC, and Volvo I/O’s years ago. Couldn’t give me an I/O powered boat. Direct drive or outboards for me.
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Mark
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Orlando76
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Posted: September-04-2018 at 8:22am |
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Overall I’ve had good luck with boats. My favorite boat took a few thousand to get going when I bought it. But the absolute worst luck was with a Key West with a Yamie. Bought it used at 1 year old. Problem after problem and I spent $1800 every 3 months on that damn motor.
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Gary S
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Posted: September-03-2018 at 11:34pm |
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Don't think that outboards used in salt water don't need maintenance though. They also need to be flushed after use if you want them to last,they don't have closed cooling systems. Yamaha's are the most popular in the Keys followed by Mercury's which are more money. Alot depends on how good the local dealer is too. A few years ago a neighbor had a 250 Yamaha go bad on his 30 foot Grady White, 55K later he had 2 new ones installed,didn't feel he could trust the other one besides looking funny with motors so many years apart.
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Posted: September-03-2018 at 8:42pm |
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over the years I have owned a few outboards and one I/O, I will never own another I/O. Outboard or direct drive inboard only way to go!
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Nautique2001
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Posted: September-03-2018 at 6:33pm |
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Thanks, Larry. Unfortunately I’m not a Benjamin so I’m definitely not a good DIY mechanic!. The marina is sending a workboat out to my mooring on Wednesday to repair. Guessing it needs a new starter?
Would love a Correct Craft on the ocean. I’m hearing outboards are the only way to go. Everyone in the bay has either one or four Yamaha’s hanging off the back. I’m all about being new and under warranty! Ken |
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Posted: September-03-2018 at 6:21pm |
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Sorry to hear that Ken. They can be frustrating at times, even Correct Crafts. I've been chasing a number of gremlins this year. Frustrating, but fortunately most were simple and quick to fix. Here you go, get one of these.
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Posted: September-03-2018 at 6:09pm |
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Has anyone ever tried to fix their own boat by spending a bunch of money on new parts, installed them and had zero results? Then you realize you shouldn’t have blown all that money and turned it over to an expert. Then you dump a ton of money on that process. I’m that guy, and just happened this week with my 23’ Wellcraft. Feeling pretty deflated, so I ran my Nautique for hours today feeling like I have a solid, never-fail-me boat. Great cure for feeling crappy for burning money.
I/O’s and salt water don’t play nice together! Looking at a 2018 Key West w/Yamaha hanging off the back. Ken |
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