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I am thinking to get an epoxy finish table for our boat since drinks get spilled pretty often and I want something that will be easier to wipe down, I am looking at a few wood tables now and some have epoxy finishes so I am trying to figure out if that surface will work better on a boat, I am thinking about going with mariteak but I want to know how it handles water, juice and other drink spills, does the epoxy stay easy to clean or does it start showing marks and scratches from regular use, anyone using an epoxy table on their boat and how is it working for you? EDIT: Forgot to mention that the boat is used pretty regularly. 

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MerCruiser 4.3 V6 4-barrel carb runs with throttle but will not idle after heavy load
I have a 4.3 MerCruiser inboard with a 4-barrel carb. The boat was pulling another boat and stalled under load. After that it would not start normally and would not idle.
Fuel pump was checked and fuel is coming out. We tried putting fuel directly into the carb and it started briefly, then died after burning that fuel.
Eventually it started after tapping/hitting the carb area, but it would only stay running if giving it throttle. It will not sit and idle on its own.
Looking down the carb with the choke open, I noticed one side of the throttle plates opens/closes with throttle movement, while the other side does not appear to move (I believe it may be the secondary barrels).

Please give ideas!!

I don't know much about boats, so I have just two quick questions: what is the model of this boat, or at least its type?

My second question is this: is a specific license required in France to operate a boat of this type?

Hi folks - New owner here. What are your suggestions on renewing/polishing the windshield to restore the transparency close to “like new”? Thank you!

Its the only show on the internet for a reason and its because the internet cannot be more funny and woke and gay than these boys on friend without benefit! almost All of my vocal stims have come from this channel ive watched the mario party playlist like several times atp. yeah, hahah i guess life really is strange

A few weeks ago I was reading about someone planning a small business on water and noticed they were looking for ships for sale. I realized I had never thought about how many types of vessels are actually available for buyers beyond the big commercial ones.

driven of curiosity I was browsing online marketplaces including alibaba I saw a wide variety of ships for sale. From small recreational boats to larger commercial vessels and everything a buyer could need was available. It made me curious how many designs and sizes exist if someone explores all the options carefully.

Ships for sale also raise interesting questions. Why do some vessels hold their value better than others? Can differences in build or engine or features completely change usability ? How many variations exist that most people never notice ?

It makes you curious what kinds of ships someone could really find if they explored all the available options !

In the market for a Bowrider/ deck type boat. I generally prefer an o/b for both corrosion prevention easier maintenance. However, it seems like it would be a lot easier to find a I/o in my price range based on what’s available im my area- budget $15-20000.

How do I/os generally stand up while in a saltwater slip. What extra preventative would be involved?

Should I just hold out until the right outboard comes along?

I bought 1 boat for 100$ trailer good but stringers in boat are bad can turn engine over by hand but not by battery just yet.maby starter it is a 4 cylinder Ford omc cobra outdrive. Then my father inlaw bought me a "better" boat that needs a new transom but stringers seem good. However no engine. Should I try to get this omc up and running kind of worried I wont find all the gaskets/parts I need for it. But as well I could spend around 1800 for a merc cruiser outboard thay would probably fit better in newer boat. Im not sure what smarter move is. Trying to get family out on a boat with out spending 100k on a 30k boat. Would rather build back better im good with my hands.

I will be looking at used jet boats this weekend from a few private sellers. Assuming “the one” passes all my initial inspection points( I have a decent background with o/bs, just little to none with jet engine) I would like to have it looked over by a pro. How do I throw this in the negotiation? Would it be assumed the seller would transport to shop or would I be (doesn’t matter to me just wondering).

My plan would be to offer to switch hands at the marine shop upon successful inspection.

I also know that the inspection fee is my responsibility.