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    Tach Settings

    I have a tach that I bought on clearance, open box. So I don't know who the manufacturer is. But there is a +, -, and a sender terminal on the back of the tach. There is also a + and - for the light. In the center is a dial that can be set on 1, 2, 3, or 4. (I have it set on 4)<br /><br...
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    88 hp Evinrude SPL prop???

    Hi everyone. I have a late 80s 88hp Evinrude SPL mounted on an OLD 15' Arrow Glass tri-hull fishing boat. I installed a tach and speedo and am a little disapointed with the readings. I am just barely getting 5000 rpms, if that, at WOT. And aren't even hitting 30mph (Its more like 25-28). I...
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    installing a tach & speedometer

    I have a late 80s or very early 90s Evinrude SPL 88hp (not sure exactly because the model/serial has been scraped or painted over). I want to intall a tach and speedometer. Is this possible and if so is it SIMPLE? Would it be something you guys could explain to me how to do? Any help will be...
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    Beer and Fishing???

    Just wanted to check the laws out before I got busted and got into trouble since im new to this thing. What are the laws with beer and fishing? Is it like a vehicle (no opened containers)? Or is it ok just as long as the driver doesn't drink? I live in FL if it helps any. Thanks guys...
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    To bimini, or not to bimini, that is the question

    Hi boaters. I am a new boater and need some advice from you all. I have an old fishing boat (pics of it can be seen here: www.pre-wire.com/boat.html ). I am considering putting a bimini top on it to fight the sun, but am not sure if it will go with the boat or if it will look horrible. Also...
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    Can I spray paint the inside of boat?

    Hi everyone. I bought an old boat and I am not looking to get into any kind of "major" projects, but am looking for some ideas on a few "quick-fixes" on the appearance of this boat. I apolstered the wood livewell cover and driver seat, and I am going to buff the outside of the boat with some...
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    homemade bimini top

    Has anyone successfully made a bimini top for their boat?
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    Will car wax harm my boat?

    I have an old ArrowGlass fishing boat. The tan/cream paint on the outside of the hull is pretty oxidized. I was wondering if I can wax it with car wax. Or maybe even take a buffer to it. I am wondering if this will hurt the finish on my boat (not that it can really get any worse...
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    Will a plain old tarp work as a boat cover?

    I just bought my first boat. Definately nothing real pretty, but sure halls a**, and is a great fisher. I keep it in the driveway at home, and plan on using it every weekend. I want to know if using a plain old tarp from walmart and bungee cords to hold it down will work as a sufficient boat...
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    Response to JB

    JB, why is it so annoying to you. I simply put it in two places so people who were looking in the other forum, and not this one, might be able to help me as well. I even posted it with the same title so that if you had seen the other, you didn't have to look at this one. I never did...
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    Response to JB

    JB, why is it so annoying to you. I simply put it in two places so people who were looking in the other forum, and not this one, might be able to help me as well. I even posted it with the same title so that if you had seen the other, you didn't have to look at this one. I never did...
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    How serious are soft spots in floor?

    Hi everyone. I posted this in another forum, but thought that this forum might give me more answers. I recently bought an old 15' fiberglass fishing boat. Its nothing pretty. But it runs great with an 88 hp motor. My question is that in the very back, near the bilge pump, there are two soft...
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    How serious is a soft spot in deck?

    Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, but from the looks of it, it is very great. I have a question, as I am fairly new to boating. I bought my first boat. It's an old 15' fiberglass fishing boat. The deck seems to be pretty sturdy, except for two spots at the very back of the boat, kind of...
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    How serious is a soft spot in deck?

    Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, but from the looks of it, it is very great. I have a question, as I am fairly new to boating. I bought my first boat. It's an old 15' fiberglass fishing boat. The deck seems to be pretty sturdy, except for two spots at the very back of the boat, kind of...
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