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Recent content by 89 Maxxum

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    Tony's 89 Maxxum

    Thanks JW! I took a look at yours... Sweeeeet! I wish mine were a bowrider... but then again, the cuddy has it's uses.. Recognizing the usefulness of the speedo (or lack of), it's more of a desire to get everything in working order. I think I got a pretty good deal and the guy I bought it...
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    Tony's 89 Maxxum

    85, Thanks! That's a great looking boat you have too. The upholstery is factory original and it has a few little cracks and stains but I spent about 6 hours scrubbing and cleaning... yuk! Not too shabby for a $6500 boat (with trailer and 41 hour engine) I believe the guy at Checkmate is...
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    Tony's 89 Maxxum

    Chris, Thanks for posting these. This is my "new" 1989 Maxxum 229 with the 460 King Cobra package. After changing/adjusting the shift cable and a couple of wiring things, the boat is running great. I purchased it off of ebay and it took me about 3 weekends worth of hot, sweaty, bloody, and...
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    OMC Model Number

    Hi folks... need some help here. I have an 89 Maxxum with OMC 460 King Cobra. Apparently in 89 there are several versions available.. could be an 88 or 90 model. The engine has no markings so I cant find the model number there. On the Outrive, I found the OMC model number: 985691 Engine:7.5...
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    OMC Model Number

    Hi folks... need some help here. I have an 89 Maxxum with OMC 460 King Cobra. Apparently in 89 there are several versions available.. could be an 88 or 90 model. The engine has no markings so I cant find the model number there. On the Outrive, I found the OMC model number: 985691 Engine:7.5...
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    Where are you from?

    Virginia Beach, Virginia - 89 Maxxum
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    Boat names.

    My newly purchased 89 Maxxum 229 will soon be named "In Decent Seas"
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