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    Making progress/New pics

    Hello everybody. I have been wanting for a long time to get some new pics to ya, but I have to actually make some progress to get new pics. Oh well anyways I have been working hard on the boat, and i am finally feeling like I am getting somewhere. let me know what ya think on the platform over...
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    Wannabe Bulkhead

    The original "cabin walls" on both sides were not glassed in. I am thinking of glassing the new ones in. Just tabbing them in. to attach to the hull. At least to the hull sides and floor. Good idea? Bad idea? whattaya think??<br /><br />if you click my shareaproject link, i have pics of what i...
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    Merc 115 inline 6

    I had a guy drop off a 115hp Merc 6cyl, serial# 3764002. It looks to be in very good shape, except for the wiring.(badly deteriated insulation) It has all the power trim parts on it and it came with the pump.I have heard that this is a very good engine,I do not know what its worth, if I can get...
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    Mercruiser 470 do I want it?

    I have the chance to get a free mecrusier 470 complete with sterndrive and prop, I am not sure what year, Late 70s early 80s i think. I am wondering if I should take it. Will the stern drive fit where my alpha 1 is now? I would have to take the whole boat and dispose of what I dont want. Mostly...
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    HELP WANTED

    anybody live fairly close to me that wants to make some extra bucks? I have gutted the wood from inside, i have looked for someone from local builders to come over but no one has called yet, even though they said they would, i live in bradenton florida, and would be willing to bring it to you, I...
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    stringer rot

    I have a 21 ft Sea Ray cuddy. Can I cut out bad section of stringer and replace with wood? Or do I have to do the whole thing? How about drilling holes and injecting epoxy? This is my first boat.<br />Runs well, 260 mercruiser, had it on the gulf of mexico in the big waves two days after...
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    humminbird wide 100

    i am looking for a manual for this depth finder, the unit powers up but doesnt work for depth or fish finding. thanks
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