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    Any Advice on this Boat?? 1989 Dynasty Apollo 190 4.3L

    So I'm looking at a boat for sale. It's a 1989 Dynasty 190 Apollo The engine is a 4.3L i/o I couldn't hear it run (b/c it's like 30? F here and winterizes), but my neighbor, who I trust, tells me it runs fine. . . let's assume it does. Interior looks really nice for its age. The trailer...
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    Switching 8" to 12" Tires - Will they fit??

    I've decided to switch from 4.80x8 to 12x5.30 on my trailer, since much of my driving is at 60+ mph on the interstate, and also because my outboard drags if I forget to tilt it when taking it in/out of the water. So here's a picture of my trailer with a 12x.530 next to the 4.80x8...
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    Project Hulls: Are They Worth the Trouble??

    So I have decided to get another boat -- actually my wife decided and I am choosing to "honor and obey" her, per our wedding vows (at least this time) :D I notice there are places where you can buy "project boats" or "project hulls." Is this a good idea for someone with limited knowledge of...
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    If I get a new boat, what should I do with my new outboard?

    So I picked up a new 20hp short shaft for my johnboat this season. It goes really well but it just isn't big enough for me. My boat only holds 2 people; I want one that fits 6, like a fish-and-ski. So my question is what do I do with the outboard I just spent $2700 on? Use it as a kicker on...
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    Who manufactured tri-hull outboards in the 80s?

    Hello. I'm hoping you guys can help me. I'm looking for a tri-hull from the 80s. Both my wife and I like them. I'm looking for a fish and ski maybe? Mostly it will be for fishing and leisure and if my boy wants to do some tubing we want that option as well. So here's what I'm looking...
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    Best Way to Reduce Wind Movement - Second Anchor?

    Hello - I'm having a problem with anchoring my boat. I'm sure this has been discussed before but maybe not (and I also can't find it on the forum anywhere). So I have a 14' fiberglass john boat that I fish out of on a small river with little current. I use a 3lb collapsible claw anchor to...
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    Please help with Ideas on Hiding Wires on Jon Boat

    I have these wires hanging on the outside of my boat, under the lip. They go to the trolling motor, the bow lights, and the sonar: Any suggestions on how to hide them so they don't hang down? I thought about maybe epoxying in a conduit or something. . . I dunno. Right now I have holes...
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    Boating Buddy in Training

    Here's my 3-year-old son unhitching the trailer. I showed him one time how to do it and he picked up how to hitch and unhitch it in about 10 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVIWftDgxxc&feature=g-all-c Next week I'm teaching him how to launch. :D
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    Change Lower Unit Gasket after Break-In?

    Hello - I'm pretty close to the end of my 10-hour break-in period and I wanted to change the lower unit oil as suggested in the owner's manual. So I go to my local boat store and ask for a gasket for my Tohatsu MFS20 and he says "nah, you don't need to change that; they hardly ever go bad...
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    Boat motor seems to make a huge wake . . . Tohatsu 20hp

    Hello - I have a 20hp Tohatsu short shaft on my 14' boat. When I run the motor at 1/3 throttle, the propeller stays underwater but there is a huge amount of displaced water by the propeller. I'm wondering if this is bad; it seems to run fine and the telltail water is spraying. It just looks...
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    Should I permanently mount my new outboard?

    Hello I picked up a 20hp outboard for my 14 tri-hull. I want to mount it permanently for a couple reasons, mainly so it doesn't get stolen. . . . Is this a good idea? You know, to drill holes in the transom? Or should I just spend $25 on an outboard lock? Let me know what you guys think...
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    Should I get a tachometer for a 4-stroke outboard?

    So, after my latest outboard blew up and I couldn't find a reasonably priced used one, I decided to order a brand-new one. I ordered a Tohatsu 20hp Model MFS20CEFS It does not come with a tach. Should I get one? If so, is there a particular one you would suggest? It has a rev limiter so...
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    My outboard blew up; what should I replace it with??

    [BTW - if this post been mis-categorized, please feel free to move it] So I have an old 80's Gamefisher 14' whaler (picture below). I had a 15hp 2-stroke Johnson (J15RCTR). It was a decent amount of power for the amount of running i did with it, which was not much. I would say it was...
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    55# trolling motor to propel 1000 lbs of boat and gear - will I be disappointed?

    Howdy - so I have all but decided to get a 55# trolling motor this year, since my 15hp outboard blew up on me. I frankly don't have the money to invest in a new outboard and my wife refuses to use the boat with a old outboard that could leave us stranded [again] miles from the dock. My...
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    Johnson 15hp 2-stroke high pitched noise then stopped working

    Hello - sorry I haven't posted in a while but that's just cuz I haven't had any problems! Hopefully you guys can help me. So my 1983 Johnson 2-stroke 15hp motor was running fine for years. then I noticed a high-pitched noise (like a VW beetle muffler, almost) coming from the motor but only...
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    Are new Bayliner 19's around $10K without a trailer?

    I was talking about possibly getting a used Bayliner on another thread and people were mentioning these boats coming in at around $10k new. That seems like a misconception as I can't find any for under $15000. someone thought maybe that's the price w/o a trailer (or maybe engine, LOL j/k)...
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    Bowrider comfort: how many people can enjoy a bowrider that seats 7?

    There is a glastron bowrider near me for sale. it's a 17' model (I think it's a 77) that is in good enough shape to use. I guess it can hold 7 people or whatever, but I was interested in learning from owners of these bowriders how many people it can seat comfortably, like all day. I'm looking...
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    Outboard position on transom

    I noticed when my boat is planing it's actually a little crooked in the water, because I'm not sitting in the middle of the boat when the outboard is running (it's a tiller). Question, if I straighten the boat up, would it be okay to just move the motor from the center of the transom to either...
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    Buoyancy Foam - how do I know if mine is waterlogged?

    Check out a picture of my boat below in my signature. The three benches are treated wood, covered with fiberglass and filled with buoyancy foam. My question is how can I determine if my foam is still good (or should I just assume that it isn't?) Also, what is the best means of replacing the...
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    14' tri-hull "skiff" too small for Potomac River waves?

    So I went sailing today with a friend of mine on the Potomac River at the National Harbor. The waves were pretty big, like maybe 18-20" it seemed. I noticed that where we rented the sailboat they also rented out 15' Carolina Skiffs with 25hp motors. I asked them if those could be used on a...
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