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    Transom fix

    Well hello all, I junked the venture redo and got a 90 nitro 165, with 90hp johnson motor. After removing the transducer I found this mess. The wood is solid and not wet. How would you go about fixing it. Oh and do you think the hole in the second pick would be a problem. Thanks in advance
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    Double checking b4 i buy

    Good day, this steering cable looks like it reads S6013413. However, when I google I find TELEFLEX SCC13414. For those of you familiar with teleflex is it the SSC I need. Don't 😃 😀 😄
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    A little help please

    Hello all. I picked up 1990 nitro tracker with a 90hp johnson motor. The steering was stiff so I did the recommended options of isolation. I disconnected the thing, lol, and the motor turned fine by it self. Then I proceeded to remove the rod from the boat. Rookie mistake didn't guide it into...
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    Should I buy a new helm

    Working on a 88 venture and I have to get a new cable because its bent. After trying for 2 days to remove the steering wheel and helm with no success I'm wondering if I can keep this one. The teeth looks like their in good shape. Your thought
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    Buyers beware

    Ok, I did a dumb thing and did not look under the boat before purchase one because it was so cheap, 2 any, Got under it and saw the bottom of the hull was scraped up through gel coat and paint to the fiberglass. Yeah I know, but who does this. They used electric tape for rollers. Will this...
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    1988 venture

    Well hello again, I got my hands on a Venture bass boat with a 115 merc. I've pulled the carpet for the most part and began the cleaning process. Besides the floor and back area where the gas tank is, there is no glass. The carpet sat on top of the foam. Along the bilge its soft so my plan it's...
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    Old starcraft rebuild

    I picked up the boat a couple years ago and am just now getting finished with the rebuild. I removed all the old paint, and wood. Cleaned it primed with self etching primer and now ready for paint. I aslo had to rebuild an old trailer I bought.
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    Do I need a new axle and spring

    Cant get the pic to upload
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    aluminum stripping and paint?

    Hey guy, I back with got 14ft v hull. I've began stripping the paint used air plane stripper for top coat and sanded bottom with 100grit. I have a couple of questions. Besides the rivets in the pic is it ready to paint. Or should get all the paint. I don't plan on painting again so wanna do it...
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    8hp Nissan ????? Help

    Hello well I just got a 8hp Nissan and am wondering what to do before I take it out. I belive its a 90's model, I got it from a friend. What maintenance should I do before trying to start, or should I take it to the shop. Also is it ok to lay these on their side? Thanx
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    74 45hp Chrysler tiller conversion kit

    Can someone please tell me if my 45hp Chrysler steering can be converted to tiller? If so is there a kit?
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    Steering Console to Tiller Handle

    Can someone give me some insight on how to go about changing a 1974 45hp electric start steering console to a tiller handle? Is it a difficult task?
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    New foam or old foam

    Is this foam in good enough shape to reuse, or should I go new?
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    How much is a 1972 25hp Evinrude

    I am looking to put a tiller outboard on my 74 Ouachita. I have never bought an outboard and dont know prices. I found one for 550 it is a 1972 25hp evinrude that was converted to a push start tiller. Is that a going or descent rate?
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    74 Ouachita restoration Questions

    Hello, okay I got the carpet out and checked for soft spots luckily I found none. I just walked the boat testing the floor with my shoes. Is there another method. What does concern me is that it is wet in the drain hole. I know it is normal since it has been raining but should there be another...
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    Weight of Chrylser 45hp?

    Can anyone tell me whats the weight of a 45hp chrysler motor. Trying to figure out how much foam I need for my boat.
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    Gas to oil ration

    What is the gas to oil ration on a 74 chrysler 45hp? And can someone tell me where I can get a diagram of the fuel pump and carb. Thanx
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    74 Chrysler 45hp been sitting 2yrs

    Hello, My boat has been sitting for two years it ran well before sitting up. Before taking it to the shop for maintenance what would you suggest i do at home? Any info would be helpful.
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    74 ouachita boat restoration

    Hello everyone. First my story I bought a 1974 Ouachita about 5yrs ago, and unfortunately I neglected it. It has been sitting in my driveway the past 2yrs uncovered. Yeah shot me now. The previous owner said it was stored inside and used very little. It was in good condition when I got it but...
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    Problems removing screws.

    Before I take my lower unit to a machine shop to get the screws removed from the water pump housing can I get some suggestions. Tried power drill no luck. Thanx
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