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    Kicker location question

    I Hava a 1988 Tournament 19 outboard and I am getting ready to install a Yamaha 8hp 4 stroke kicker on a bracket mount. Most of the kickers I've seen are installed on the passenger side of the boat. Mine has a swim platform there. I'd rather not move it and have the holes in my transom. Is it...
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    Tournament 19 Cover

    Right now I just use a tarp, but I'd like a fitted or semi-fitted cover for it. Trailerable would definitely be a big plus!
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    Tournament 19 Cover

    Looking for places to get a cover for my 1988 Tournament 19 outboard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
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    SEAT PEDESTALS

    Definitely a consideration, just looking for a little more 'flexibility' for the grandkids..
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    SEAT PEDESTALS

    Thanks for the great info!
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    SEAT PEDESTALS

    I have a 1984 197 Tournament, and have a question for you experts... Does anyone know what pedestals GW used for the seats in 1984? Or, what pedestals could I use to replace them with? I would like to get ones with height adjustments.... Thanks.
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    Heat Exchanger Swap

    After the comments and talking to a few people who are more knowledgeable than me, I'm shelving the I/O conversion now. Thanks to all who participated. My next question is how hard is it to swap a 4" heat exchanger for the 3" on my 470 now. How tough, what hardware is needed, and any pitfalls to...
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    I/O to Outboard

    Thanks to all who have offered advice. My boat has the dreaded Mercruiser 470 in it, and I wanted to go to something more reliable. The cost of boats in my neck of the woods is very pricey, and I was hoping that the conversion would be a viable option. Maybe I'll just buy another 470 and...
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    I/O to Outboard

    I am thinking of converting my GW 197 from I/O to Outboard to lose my Mercruiser 470. Has anyone done this? Can you give me pros and cons? Thanks, BTW, great forum site...
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    New owner, starter question

    I recently acquired a 1984 GW 197 Tournament with a Mercrusier 470 I/O. My question is: I need to replace the starter, but my head is swimming with part numbers. I want to make sure that I get the correct one the first time. Does anyone know what part I need or direct me to a manual to search...