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    1978 vip shuts off engine when put in reverse

    I have a 1978 vip that has been sitting for a couple of years.. Replaced the gas tank and got a new battery for it and started it the other day at home.. It took a while to start up but idled and went in drive fine (didn't think to try reverse for some reason).. Then took it out to the lake...
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    Suggestions on screwing into fiberglass

    I have asked this question in a previous post and the suggestions were to possibly use velcro so my seats and cushions could be removable which is a great idea but come to find out where I am needing to put them is slightly concaved so they wouldn't be flush. Anyways, this is a 1978 VIP 16'...
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    How to fasten seats/cushions to fiberglass

    I have recently redone all of my seats/cushions due to the old ones being weathered and wood falling apart. What would be the preferred way to screw the seats, back rests, and cushions back to the fiberglass? I would run a nut and bolt but cannot get behind the other side of the fiberglass. So...
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    1978 vip gas tank change

    I just recently took out the old 6 gallon square aluminum gas tank out of my 1978 vip boat. I am trying to replace it with a plastic 6 gallon tank from academy. I am wondering how to get a filler hose from the new tank to the metal filler top. Other than going down to the hardware store and...
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