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    Running Three Batteries...

    I didnt want to start a whole new thread, but I posted this in "general boating - boat topics and Q's" I did not see the electrical forum. Please look at that thread, same subject title... Thanks and sorry for the reposts Mods...
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    Running Three Batteries...

    In my 02 Tahoe Q3 I am currently running 2 batteries. I use the boat alot for fishing and skiing... Right now on the starting battery, the boat's accessories (light, belge, livewell, etc.) run off the starting battery as well. The 2nd battery has the trolling motor and radio ran to it. I am...
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    NADA Values...

    How much less should I pay for a boat valued on NADA?? I am looking to buy a boat from an individual, not a dealer. NADA gives retail value so should I offer 1-2K less than NADA on a $12K boat??<br /><br />Thanks
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    Fish & Ski O/B vs I/O

    HI guys... I searched a good while, didn't find the answers I was looking for...<br /><br />I am looking at 2 fish & ski boats:<br /><br />2002 Tahoe Q3SF 18ft 115HP Merc O/B... Really clean...<br /><br />1997 Glastron GS205SF 20ft 215HP Volvo V8... <br /><br />The boats are both about the same...
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    Up In Smoke

    Hey guys... I had my 1979 VIP Bass Boat w/ 80HP 800 Murcury engine out night fishing last night... When returning to the doc I noticed a good amount of smoke coming from the motor right under the motor where the lower unit starts... Could this be the drive shaft in this area? I could not see...
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    Live wells turned into ice chests...

    I am planning on turning my livewells into ice chest in my 79 VIP bass boat... Right now there is just the plastic containers. Is there a material I should use to insulate it better because the plastic containers dont hold ice for long... I'm turning this boat into a ski boat so theres no use...
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    Reinstalling motor and belge....

    What is the product that everyone says to use when putting the belge tube and motor mount bolts through the transom to water seal it... was it fiberglass resin or a silicone?? Any help appreciated... Thanks
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    Clueless to props

    I have an old 79 VIP bassboat... Its got the original prop on the mercury 80HP 800 model... The prop is all torn up. What prop would be best for pulling skiiers/wakeboarders... I am converting the boat to a ski boat. I have no clue as to how the size and pitch work. Also, should I invest in a...
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    I must be bugging the heck outta everyone with my transom delima...

    But I have another question... I got the motor off and cut the top of the transom/splashwell off and am looking at the wood which feels pretty solid... In this case, do I need to dig this flemsy yet hard wood out or just go all out and remove the back end fiberglass instead of using seacast... I...
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    Transom Repair With Seacast.

    Any Do's and Don'ts with this meathod. I am planning on diggin out the rot between the fiberglass and poar it right in. Any pros and cons to this idea? Also, how much would I need to do this porject for a 17' bass boat. Its about a 4x3 area roughly. Thanks guys... I'm going to start taking...
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    How much could I sell my boat for?

    Ok, as some of you know, I am going through a crisis with my 79 VIP bass boat and the transom. Of all the options I have mentioned, here is another. I can try to sell my boat as a project boat. I just don't know how much to list it for. I will list all of its features and maybe you all could...
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    To Sink Or Not To Sink

    hehe... Well I called my insurance co. today on my transom to see what coverage I had. It's good coverage, but they do not cover wear and tear to a boat. So, should I drive the boat untill the motor falls off??? I'm still confused on what to do. Its so old and everything, maybe I should...
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    Boat Information

    Is there a site out there where I can find information on a 1979 VIP Bass Boat... I don't even not what model I have, so it would be nice to have total specs on my boat... I've searched through a couple of search engines and no luck... Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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    Topside blistering/cracking

    My 79 VIP Bassboat needs a makeover. My idiot older cousin decided to do a make over on it his self about 6 years ago... The idiot sanded the slightly dull blue sparkley finish down and spayed an aerosol acrylic on the topside. He put on about 5 coats and well year befor last it blistered and...
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    Custom Ski Pylon

    Hey guys... as soon as I repair my transon, I want to make a custom ski pylon. Has anyone done this? I can't find anyone who makes a kit for a 79 VIP bass boat... I am thinking about having a welder come up with the pylon and weld mounting brackets to the boat. I know it will have to be tall...
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