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    New Seat Backs. How do I attach?

    I am in the process of making new foam seat backs for my boat a Fiberglass Tri hull (1978 sea sprite). My boat didnt have any of the seat backs on it when I bought it. So i am trying to figure out how to attach them so you can not see the bolt,screw,rivet. I would like to use the current holes...
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    1972 evinrude 6 hp. Fuel problems. Have to pump primer bulb on fuel line

    Problem: My motor has a fuel delivery problem. It will die if i dont continuously pump the fuel primer bulb on the fuel line from the gas tank to the fuel pump. any ideas? thinking bad carb float? I will take off the fuel line to the carb and see if it pumps fuel. Story: So i bought...
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    What year is my motor? Evinrude fisherman 6hp 6102E J03388

    What year is my motor? Evinrude fisherman 6hp 6102E J03388 are the only numbers i found on it stamped into the motor. can anyone point me to some info as I just bought the motor. It has not been run in 10yrs but had no metal in lower gear unit. had spark, feels like it has compression (need a...
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    DIY side bunks, any plans? How to attach to trailer frame?

    I would like to put some side bunks on my trailer to help align the boat in the current of the river. I would like to make some out of 4x6 and cover with marine carpet. as I know I can make'm cheaper than buying them. they will be about 4 ft long each. Does anyone have a good set of plans...
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    Boat slips off trailer when loading. Help!!

    I have a tri hull 16' and it keeps slipping off the trailer when loading. my trailer has two bunks and a set of keel rollers. when it is all the way up it sits just great in and out of the water. but any side current is just hell to deal with as 1 person has to push the boat sideways while the...
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    Wanted: Lower unit for 68 Johnson or links to parts

    I need new gears, impeller, carb float and gaskets. Cant find on iboats store. what year range do i have I know my current lower unit is a 1970. End of fishing season last year I ran into log or something and it mashed up the gears n my lower unit (not the first time) this time I was using a...
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    24v VSR: Can I wire my radio and 12v adapter to the 2nd marine batt?

    I was looking at a 24v VSR relay that I want to use so i can charge my trolling batts and cranking batt at the same time yet have them separate as to not kill my cranking batt on the water. My Question: I would like to wire my radio and 12v adapter into the 24v trolling system as it would be...
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    78 16ft Sea Sprite Need info: cant find capacity info

    I bought a 1978 Sea Sprite 16ft tri hull with a 78 Johnson 70hp. My ? is what is the weight capacity or # of people the boat can hold. I cannot find the plate on the boat as the last owner put a camo wrap over it. Anyone know where it should be. also what horsepower is the boat rated for or...
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    how to make seat cushions? is black gonna be to hot?

    Any advice on making new seat cushions would be great! I have fiberglass 16ft and its missing the seats for the open bow and the pads around the back. I want to use Black to make the seats. is it going to be too hot? the boat has no top or canopy. What type of materials should i use for the...
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    Water Pump? Indicator and suction

    On my outboards motor (78 Johnson 70hp) is the water that comes out of the indicator at all accurate to how much water is flowing through and cooling the motor. I have always had late 60's outboards and so i want to know if people can use the "pee hole" (local mechanics term:) to tell if their...
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    Correct way to hook up 2batts w/ VSR for trolling,fishfinder,radio,starter

    What is the correct way to set up a 2 batt system using VSR for my trolling motor, radio,fishfinder, electric anchor mate, and motor. A link to a standard diagram would be great! thanxs in advance
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    Fiberglass repair? Keel Patch

    Hi i bought a 1978 Sea Sprite a 16ft open bow ski/fish tri hull. The hull in general is in good shape. It does have a 6inch area on the keel that is damaged/crushed from where the keel hits shore. It seems that the damage has reached the wooden keel of the boat as I think it is wood i see. my ...
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    78 Johnson 70hp: Does the motor charge the batt?

    Does the motor on my 78 Johnson 70hp charge the battery? Im asking b/c I want to install a radio, depthfinder, and trolling motor to my boat. I have two large marine batts. One is currently hooked to the starter,lights,bildge,horn (horn doesnt work, any ideas? everything is connected). my...
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    78 johnson 70. Gear lube use?

    what type of gear lube/oil should i use for my lower unit? 78 johnson 70 horse (90w?)
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    78 johnson 70 horse. Help! CARB SYNC, COMPRESSION, SPARK

    I just bought a boat with a 1978 Johnson 70horse outboard. I am looking for places to find info on it. Looking for what the compression should be, what size sparkplugs it takes (i have the ones on it but it has 2 different plugs, champ L77 JC4 and QL 77 JC4). I have the seloc manual but it is...
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