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    What Power Steering to Use?

    Does anyone know what Power Steering fluid to use on an 06 185 Sport w/Merc 4.3? I can't seem to find anything listed in my owner's manual and the level is a bit low. Thanks.
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    Odd Hull Question

    Oddball question: While detailing my new to me 2006 185 Sport earlier this evening I noticed that the bottom 1/3 of the hull from the transom to the center of the boat is a light brown in color, however only on the starboard side. I'm assuming it's from a water stain although this doesn't...
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    Newbie Detailing Question

    I got my new to me 06 185 BR home a couple of days ago and now have a couple of weeks to get it looking as new as I can before taking to the waters of Southern Ontario. A 'quick' question that I have is on detailing the white part of the boat above the rub rail. I'm sure there is a correct...
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    2006 185 - Engine to Boat Price ratio? 60% Engine - 40% Boat?

    I'm completing the purchase of my 06' 185 Sport tomorrow and need to create a bill of sale for both the motor and boat (Canadian tax purposes). The tax rate on the motor is less than that on the boat and I'm just looking for some guidance on applying a fair ratio/split. I was thinking 60%...
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    Newbie Question - Trailer Tongue Height?

    Newbie question: I forgot to measure the height of the trailer tongue off the ground and am in the midst of getting my vehicle (Honda Pilot) equipped with a wiring harness/tow bar. I'm picking up the boat 200 miles away so don't have easy access to stop by and do a quick measure. Does anyone...
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    2006 185 - Battery Choice?

    I just purchased my first boat - 2006 185 w/4.3 (200 hours). Picking it up in the next few weeks from a private seller. I am going to put in a new battery for piece of mind as the current battery is from 2014 (Group 24 deep cycle). Looking for advise on the 'best' battery to put in a 185.
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    2006 185 - Price Point

    I'm looking at a 2006 185 with a 4.3 Merc (carb vs injected). Looking for some advice on price point. It has a little under 200 hours and has been maintained by the same marina since new. Includes bimini, bow/cockpit covers, Shorelander trailer in addition to some water toys, lines, life...
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    2006 185 Engine Options

    I am considering an 06' 185 with a 4.3 Does anyone know if an 06' 4.3 would be fuel injected or carbureted? The boast is currently in storage and the owner isn't aware of what it has. I have not been able to tell from google searches if both were offered in 06' or not. Thanks.
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    First Time Buyer - Looking at 05' 180BR

    Quick newbie question. Considering my first boat and have come across a 2005 180BR - is there anything in particular that I should be examining on the boat in advance of purchase? It's for sale at a local marina. Thanks.
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    Contemplating 175 Sport

    I am contemplating buying a 2006 175 Sport with 150 hours and was looking for some advice/guidance. I live with Southern Ontario with access to lots of lakes. I own a tow vehicle and have 2 young kids aged 6 & 8. Is a 175 big enough to use on a larger body of water such as the great lakes. I...
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