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    Fold Down Seats

    Guys, I am wanting to make a helm seat not dissimilar to the one found in a Proline 26. http://newimages.yachtworld.com/2/1/5/4/7/2154799_4.jpg?1260222709000 I like its rear lounge in a recessed pocket that folds down aft. I was just wanting to know where i can purchase the fold down...
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    Outboard Pod/Bracket Design

    Hello, I am going through the process of restoring a savage 23 foot half cabin (Australian built hull). It?s from the 70?s vintage and the current hull looks like this: I am wanting to modernise the hull by changing the nose of the deck and also converting the hull from an inboard to an...
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    Oil Bottle Location

    Hi guys, I have almost finished rebuilding my 16 foot boat and have a merc 135hp v6 black max on the end of it! Its a 91 model and i was interested to see whether its ok to remote mount the oil reservior in the bow of the boat. There is minimal room in the stern. Will this be ok? Nick
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    General Sanding Question

    Just a quick general question for people out there who have sanded back their boats in preparation to be sprayed by 2k. Rough how many hours of sanding will i need to allocate to sand back my haines 16r fiberglass boat. The boat is 16 feet long. Was planning on using 180 grit then moving to...
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    Year of 135 hp black max outboard

    Does anyone know the year of my black max 135 hp V6 merc outboard that i purchased last week. I believe it is a 1993 model but would like confirmation. Serial Number is OC273518 Cheers Nick
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    attaching upholstered sideboards to hull

    Hi all, Just wondering how people connnect sideboards to their hulls? I was thinking about installing bolts into the plywood panels before they are upholstered? How Have others mounted their upholstered side board? Ie, fixing points, fasteners etc. I don't want the fasteners to be seen...
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    What age is this outboard?

    Hi there can anyone confirm the age of this 115 Hp yammy. The serial number has been posted as 115BET 6EF L 323705 and the bloke claims its a 93 model?
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    Haines rebuild updated

    G'day all, check out http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,262,00.html for updated photos of my rebuild. Hopefully the floor will be fully completed by the end of the w/e. Cheers Nick
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    Rebuild underway...

    Hi guys, My rebuild over here in Australia is underway. The hull is a haines V16R and images can be seen at http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,262,00.html . Thanks Nick
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    Filling Dash Holes

    Hi guys, I was just wanting to know whether anyone could give me any advice on filling of dash holes like the ones i need to patch. Check out this site for a photo of what I am working with.... Thanks Nick
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    fuel tank issues

    Hi everyone, well the restoration of my haines 16R is in full flight, the floor has been entirely cut-out and the angle grinder has had a serious work out. fibreglass dust is flying everywhere (hopefully not infesting my lungs!). As part of the rebuild, I am installing a 90 litre...
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    rebuild about to begin

    Hi everyone, <br /><br />this is one of my first posts and just wanted to let everyone know that the rebuild of my Haines V16R (Australian made Hull) is about to begin. Below are a couple of pics of the hull in its present form.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I plan to do the following...
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    painting underside of boat

    Hi there,<br /><br />I am just about to start the rebuild of my boat here in AUS. Its a haines v16 runabout. 16 foot in length.<br /><br />I am interested how to go about painting the underside of the boat. The boat will be painting using a roll and tip method in a shed (with limited space). I...
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    Mariner 135 V6 offshore outboard

    Hi there,<br /><br />I have located a 1996 model mariner 135 hp V6 'offshore' outboard motor. <br />I was wondering whether anyone had any information on this outboard? <br /><br />Thanks Nick
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    boat windscreen

    Hi guys,<br /><br />I am about to being a total restoration of my Haines V16R over here in AUstralia. I am basing the resto on Grant's (tengals123) cruisecraft as he did last year. Below is a picture of the boat.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I plan to cut out that hatch looking area at the bow of...
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