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  1. snowman48047

    Broken fuel tank mounts on Lund SS

    I need some help here. Replacing rotted flooring and ALL the foam on this boat. Floor and foam is out. My problem; all 6 of my fuel tank mounts are broken. The tank itself seems to have shifted toward the stern roughly 1/2". Based on the pics it also "dropped" maybe 3/16". The tank is plastic...
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    Motor height question

    My cousin's boat, a 79 Starcraft Mariner with a 40hp. The motor has clamps but also 2 bolts below the clamps for attachment to the transom. I think he has the motor maybe 1.5 inches to low. The 2 bolts are only through the aluminum below the transom board. I think it should be higher so the...
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    New deck, ply or aluminum?

    2000 model 20' Lund Alaskan SS. I replaced the front deck a couple years ago. Now I need to replace the aft deck. IF I decide to use sheet aluminum how thick would I need? 1/8"? 3/16"? aluminum stringer supports are maybe 16"-18" span. I need maybe 56"x12' of 5052 or 5086 (I think) for the...
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    Need help with float switch/bilge pump....bad float switch?

    I'm pulling my hair out....I think I have a bad float switch but... Dash switch for bilge pump is on, float switch is down but bilge pump is running. Also I'm only getting about 5 volts through the float switch. If the float switch was bad wouldn't I get either a full 12 volts or nothing?
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    Livewell pump replacement help

    Did a few searches and get mostly bilge pump and electrical stuff... My livewell pump died. It's 16 years old so I can't find a replacement motor cartridge (Attwood A500). I bought a replacement pump kit but I can't get the old through transom piece out. Is it screwed in? Is it glued in? It's...
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    Fiberglass resin hardener question

    Is there a difference in hardener for polyester and/or epoxy resin? If the answer is yes; Can they be switched without issue? If no; How do I clean up the huge mess I now have with 2 solid layers and gravy in between? Cut it all out and start over?
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    2012 Merc 115 4 stroke fuel filters.. how to remove them?

    I am doing the first spring tune up and have done everything but fuel filter(s). There is one inline just inside the cowling and another inline leading to the injectors. I only bought 1 filter but am assuming I should change both? How does the line disconnect from the filter? Its a little...
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    Just a reminder, check and lube your wheel bearings!

    Driving home last night I saw "parts" rolling down the road behind a guy and his wife pulling a really nice 24+' center console something or other boat. About a half mile later I see smoke coming from the right side of the trailer, at the tire. After he turned at a light I decided he wasn't...
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    Need help locating a bracket for 2013 Merc 115hp

    I'm looking for the triangle shaped bracket that mounts to the swivel pin assembly (#9) at the area circled in red. This bracket is needed so I can steer my kicker from the helm through a quick disconnect rod. One ball would mount at the tip of the bracket for the steering linkage rod. Mercury...
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    Quick question here to attach tow rope for boards, tubes, etc...

    I am wondering if the eyes that I use for the trailer tie-downs are sufficient for pulling tubes. I have never pulled skiers or tubes or boards so I have no idea if I need something more substantial... There is one on each side. I am only looking to drag grandkids around, not adults. Any...
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    Need some quick advice...

    I have a 2001 Merc 50hp bigfoot, remote steer. A local marina wants to give me $1000.00 for it as a trade in. The motor is no longer on my boat. I think I can sell it on my own for a little more coin (I had it sold once for $2500, but fell through). Is it possible to start this motor on a...
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    Hummin'bird 787c2i display problem

    I have horozontal lines on the screen, and the display colors are right. I've had this for 6-7 years. I remove it from the boat after every time out. I have the latest update from H'bird. Anyone know what might cause this? I was thinking maybe the connections were loose due to constant plug...
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    Tongue weight vs. trailer weight

    Just thought I'd ask a quick question. Is there a "general" rule that says I can move an axle "X" inches to gain or drop "X" lbs on the tongue? Assuming a single axle trailer and a nearly perfect balance on the axle? What is a good starting distance if not, 2 inches, 4 inches, 1 inch? I know...
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    2000 Lund Alaskan SS 20' floor replacement

    Started a small project today. I wasn't going too, I just got the oil and gearlube changed and a new fuel pump installed and was looking forward to the bass C & R opener next Saturday. I was going to simply replace the carpet on 2 pieces of wood in the bow because it would be a quick fix and I...
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    Looking for a used pontoon

    I'd like the bare bones of a 'toon. I don't care about the furniture. What I want to do is turn it into a duck hunting platform / barge. What would be a typical price for good sponsons and frame? I've seen trailors for about a grand too is that about right for something decent? I'm looking...
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    Replacing carpet and have a few questions for the experts...

    Ok I have questions for the many peeps that have already done it. First some basics; the boat is a 2000 Lund Alaskan and I have 3 of the 4 carpeted wood pieces out of the boat (the bench seats/storage along port and starboard) and the carpet and most of the adhesive has been removed. The wood...
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    I need help! What is the BEST brand for bilge pumps?

    I've gone through 3 bilge pumps in 9 years. The last one lasted less than 1 full year. My Lund Alaskan came with an Attwood 350gph. It kept sucking up bits of weeds, line and zebra mussels and popping fuses and eventually fried. I replaced it with an Attwood 500gph. It kept sucking up bits of...
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    1979 Evinrude 25hp x-long shaft weight?

    Hey all any idea where I can get a correct weight for this outboard? I need to replace the impellor and am trying to decide if I should risk taking the motor off with the boat at my seawall or just put the whole thing on the trailer...
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    Trouble with 2.5" boat seat pedestals

    I have 2 16" tall posts at 2.5" diameter for seat mounting on my starcraft and the seat spiders are total junk. Where can I find new ones that will fit these posts? Everywhere I look all I can find is 2 3/8" or 2 7/8". Even on iboats...are these just tht old? I don't want to spend a fortune...
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    Battery box flooded....question--

    It rained. Alot. The bilge was full and the water was up over the battery box. The box was flooded. Apparently my bilge pump switch was turned off. The battery was dead when I tried to pump out the water. My question is this...If a battery is underwater does the water itself act as a conductor...
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