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I just purchased an older 16' john boat that I want to use for duck hunting first and fishing second. I would like to instal a floor in the majority of the boat just on top of the ribs, and then put a small deck on the front of the boat. I need help on how to instal these type of things, most...
I am looking to purchase a 1987 Raycraft Buddy 17' with a 1994 Mariner Magnum 40HP. I got rid of my 79' Tidecraft project thank god that thing was a mess. Anyways is this a good boat? It has had all the floors and carpet replaced and it has the original seats which are in great shape. Let me...
Hi I am going tomorrow to take a look at a boat that seems pretty promising. Its a 1987 Racraft Buddy 17'. It has a 1994 Mariner Magnum 40HP on it, what kind of things should I look for when I go and check this boat and motor out? Is this a good motor, and are there any normal problems that it...
Ok well I got rid of my Tidecraft 15.5' with a 55HP Chrysler on it, what a mess that was. Not one of my finer purchases. Now I am looking to go purchase a 1987 Raycraft 17' with a 1994 40HP Mariner Magnum on it. Is this considered a good motor, and what should I look for when I go to check it...
Can anyone give me some information on my engine? What do you think by the pics as far as condition for the age, I believe its a 1976? What numbers on the motor tell me the age?
Could anyone give me more information on this boat motor? I think its a 76', I have heard that these motors are very difficult to find parts for? Could you also tell me if this engine apears to be in good or bad shape? Thanks I'm just starting here.
[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]Alright here I go.......I dont know a whole lot about boats but consider myself farely mechanically inclined so I took on a project.
I recently aquired what I think is a late 70's early 80's Tidecraft. This boat is 15'5" fiberglass boat, that needs some...
