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    IO VS OB

    I have had an IO in a couple of different boats and I would not recommend them to anyone. The new outboards are the way to go. The maintenance on an IO is a nightmare depending on the access. A little bit of water on the motor and you will be replacing everything one piece at a time. I t might...
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    Core material for fuel deck on 253G

    I am doing this same job but I havent gotten far enough into it to post my questions, but what is 1708 ?
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    Outboard questions Offshore 24

    I would appreciate any input I could get. I have allways had I/O s before and this will be my first time buying an outboard. I have a 1980 Offshore 24. I got it with no power. I am leaning toward a four stroke, but would consider a 2. I have good dealer support in my area for Mercury and Suzuki...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    Info Kevine Kevin 1980 24 Offshore still shopping for O/B
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    Power for an Off Shore 24.5 ft

    Offshore 24 ... power I saw this thread and I have a lot of thje same questions as well. I have a 1980 Offshore 24. I got it with no power. I am leaning toward a four stroke, but would consider a 2. I have good dealer support in my area for Mercury and Suzuki. I put a lot of hours on the motor...
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    Getting a new Bimini top & curtains... Advice?

    Hey .. I read this string from the fall and I am wondering how it went for you guys. I got a 1980 offshorre 24 over the winter and I will have to put canvas on it. Do you have any pictures ? How much did you pay? Do they need the boat or could I just go pick it up and put it on myself? Thanks
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    Repowering a 1990 Offshorre 24

    TYPO TYPO I have a 1980 Offshore 24.
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    Repowering a 1990 Offshorre 24

    Thanks for writing. The boat had an older Yamaha 175 2-stroke. I havent had it in the water with that motor on it, so I dont know how low it sat.
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    Repowering a 1990 Offshorre 24

    I am a new Grady owner of a 1990 Offshore 24. I am going to buy an outboard for it. I am wondering if a Suzuki 4stroke 225 of 300 is going to be too much weight. The dealer says I will be fine, and I am inclined to agree, but I would like to talk to someone who has done this.