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    70's Springbok runabout aluminum boat....what could possibly make this thing so HEAVY

    Been pulling this thing to the lake 4 or 5 times since we bought it last year. Felt feather light compared to our tent camper (2700lbs camp loaded) behind our minivan. Pulled 2 times with our Cavalier car (1000lb rating) without any issues at all. Decided to actually weigh the boat at a...
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    Tow vehicle dilema

    Avid campers, avid fishing family, trying to do both. Equipment: 02 Chevy Venture minivan/w tow package (#3500) (daily driver paidfor) 04 Chevy Cavalier (daily driver paidfor) 12ft tenttrailer (weighed camp ready at #2200) 14ft aluminum springbok boat (weighed wet from lake at 900lbs motor...
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    What year is this boat?

    I assume its a Springbok boat as per the faded tanlines from once removed Springbok logo. The steering wheel also says Springbok on its horn. AND it looks identical to another 1978 Springbok boat I almost bought except the HIN tag said Springbok. From what I gather, Princecraft used to make...
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    Is my starter shot?

    1997 Tracker by Mercury 25hp 2 stroke Got my motor running great after cleaning the carb. Only starts by the pull rope. Installed new marine wires from battery. Cleaned control plug as there was grease in there....hope it was not supposed to be in there. Started diagnosing the starter...
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    Easiest way to hook up this steering?

    This got me stumped. I have searched for how this is supposed to look. How do I connect the steering bar to the motor. Is it jsut a clevis pin thing? Also is a standoff clamp all I need to hold the steer tube in place? this is just a dry fit, the power trim has to be installed still...
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    Install motor questions?

    Bought a used 1978 14ft aluminum boat. Motor is a 1997 25hp Tracker Merc with power trim and all the controls. Motor and controls are not attached to the boat. Motor came off a pontoon party boat and replaced by the 60hp that was on the aluminum boat I bought. I am planning to -change the...
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    How heavy is a typical 70's 15ft trihull?

    I have a boat sitting in my yard. Its stored here untill the old home owner finishes building his new home. He offered to sell to me for $500. 78 Vanguard Trihull, 85hp Jonson with unknown leg problems. Filthy dirty and rotten seats. Floor is solid. Trailer needs tires and possible...
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    Inflatable the solution to impossible boat hunt?

    I have a post in the general for ideas on a boat to fill my requirements. Family 2 adults and 2 small kids (3yr & baby growing fast). Baby wont be involved till at least 2. 95% fishing on large often windy choppy lakes. Durable in very rocky shorelines when we beach for lunches and other...
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    Impossible boat hunt?

    I seek a family fishing boat. Easy enough right? The requirements are the impossible part. 1) Family of 4...2 adults and 2 small kids (growing). We are used to our family and 2-3 other adults crammed into a 18ft Lund utility hull. 2) Almost must be cartopable. We most often pull a popup...
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