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    Operation Oh Good Lord (revisited)

    bet you all hoped this one would just go away and sink to the bottom.nope ain't gonna happen.at least not today.work has been a bit slow due to weather and time/money.but still progressing.i now have pics if i can get them on here.this is a 1978 procraft 1640 bass boat.the motor is an 85hp 86'...
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    wood choices for stringer and transom

    ok heres the deal<br /><br /> there are alot of wood types out there some great some not good at all for building stringers and transoms.availability is a major issue and to a smaller extent price.i cant buy what i cant locate.so if all you pro's and experienced folks out there would please make...
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    just wanted to share

    howdy just wanted to share this with all of you.to start off im rebuilding a 1978 procraft 1640 bass boat.going ok but alot of non co-operating weather so its slow.had decided that the old force 85hp was in need of replacing so went shopping for an old outboard of a 90-115hp range.well a friend...
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    Wire harness

    I am currently rebuilding an old bass boat.one of the things i intend to do is re-wire the entire boat as over the years (26 of them)and a few other owners. it now has wires running every which way but understandable. i have clipped off wire ends dangling.splices out the wazoo and plugs which go...
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    old steel fuel tank

    howdy all i gots me a question.a coworker asked ne this question today and i had no anwser so thought i would post it here.she recieved an old aluminum boat which has i guess a steel tank in it.whe says there is rust in the tank and would like to know the best way to remove it.she had mentioned...
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    Dug fur stringers

    I've heard alot in this forum of using dug fur for stringers.at least i think i did to tired to do search righ now.i have located dug fur that i may use for this purpose but have a few questions before i go spending money.they have treated and untreated.woul it be best to go with untreated?and...
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    Lube Dude & bondo Public apology

    Lube Dude and Bondo<br /> i havent looked at the earlier thread i started yet on the metal flake.i wanted to do this 4 i looked.i wish to appologize to my additude and rude remarks.i was way out of line.had a rough day and when i looked at the post i miss interprited what was being said and i...
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    Metal flake paints

    does anyone know where i would be able to find a good metal flake paint and how to apply it?planning to repain boat sometime during my extensive refurb but because it is a bass boat and i like metal flake, i would prefer to use that rather than go with plain no flash solid color paints.
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    Flooring and foam

    Was reading some posts and looking through some of the links givin on member projects.i had a thought about the flooring and foaming.ive notice that all floors in the links seem to be glassed in before the foaming is done.i could be wrong on that however.but would it not be less time consuming...
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    Versi - Foam

    I've been looking a product called Versi - Foam.It is a spray on two part polyurathane foam.From what i hav read it sounds very promising.I have found no pricing for it but am in contact with the manufacturer to obtain pricing as well as dealer names and locations.for now here is a link to their...
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    price opinions please

    hey guys...and gals<br /><br /> ive recently been offered a motor from a friend its a johnson 100hp.honestly dont know the year but believe it to be about early 80's. overall the motor is in good condition needs prop work and a new throttle cable.ran good last season.havent heard it this year...
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    minkota auto pilot

    i recently purchassed an autopilot from a co-worker.has a minor cosmetic ding or two but works great.dont know the year but is a 36lb thrust.wondering what they run new.and could anyone tell me how the auto pilot works?got a great deal either way going to let this thread run a bit before i tell...
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    Operation...Oh Good Lord

    Howdy all<br /> have been having bad trouble with outboard so decided to give it a bit of a rest and start working on the rest of the boat for awhile.the boat is a late 70's model procraft 1640 bass boat currently with a 85hp force.plan on doing a new floor paint and replace transom.as well as...
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    confusing force 85hp

    ok heres the deal.the motor is an 86 force 85hp.i have been having bits of trouble lately an have worked all of them out until now.all h*** seems to have broken loose around here.so lets start from the begining shall we...be sure you have a fresh drink and some snacks handy.<br /> the problem is...
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    86 force 85hp bog an stall

    recently did work on motor ran good on land took it to the water and ran great for about an hour.then while at wot it bogged down as if it were starving for fuel and died.difficult to restart unless i wait about 20 min.also when i do start he has trouble idleing without opening the throttle a...
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    Scott Attwater

    does anyone know where i can get parts for a 1953 scott attwater 3.6hp?
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    Procraft decals

    I am looking for replacement decals for a procraft 1640.also looking for decals for an 86' Force 85hp outboard as well as decals and replacement parts for a scott attwater 2.9hp
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    86' Force 85hp will start and run only at full throttle

    I own an 86' force 85hp. I recently purchassed this with a burnt piston.i have replaced the piston.compression is good in all cylinders #2 is lower of course, being new but still testing in spec.i have checked all of my wireing,all seems in good condition,have replaced fuel lines wich were in...
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