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    Applying Gluvit

    My tinny is riveted. I have cleaned off all areas that I want to apply the Gluvit. I plan on tipping the boat on one side and do the seam where the hull meets the sides which would allow the sealer to flow into the seam, then tip it to the other side to do the same there, tilt the front up to...
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    Pharmacist's dilema

    A woman approached a dispensary counter at a pharmacy and asked, "Do you have any cyanide?" The pharmacist replied, " What would you want cyanide for?" "I want to murder my husband", she replied."I can't sell you cyanide. You would be arrested and put in jail for the rest of your life. I'd be...
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    Gluvit question

    I've stripped out the tinny and am prepping it for sealer. How clean does the rivets and surrounding area have to be for the Gluvit to be effective. Some areas are covered with factory paint from the '50s
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    What to do with a selectric?

    I have a '72 Lark with electric shift. It has been stored for about 30 years and had an overhaul the year before it was stored. I have no need for it and was wondering if there is a market for it. Should I spend the time getting it in shape, part it out or sell it to someone that can use it...
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    Mid-life crisis

    After 33 years of marriage, I took a careful look at my wife one day and said, "thirty three years ago, we had a cheap apartment, drove a cheap beat up car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 13" black and white TV, but I got to sleep with a hot 25 year old girl. Now I have a $350,000 house...
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    helm questions

    The old tinny runabout is undergoing a transformation to a side console fishing boat. The old style runabout had a long covered bow which put the steering wheel farther back than current models. How can I determine where to position the new helm for best balance? Also, I'm switching from the old...
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    Drain on bottom

    The 14' tinny that I'm rebuilding and converting had the drain plug hole on the bottom with a shield plate under the boat (back is open). Any other boat I've owned had the plug on the transom. Does anyone see this as a problem? Will water still drain out when moving at speed and the plug is...
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    Starcraft question?

    After reviewing this forum for some time, a question came to mind. Why do so many Starcrafts need to be rebuilt? Are they not as good as other boats? Do Starcraft owners not look after them? Just wondering.
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    tubing questions

    I want to purchase a tube for next season. How does it attach to the boat? Will a 3 seat tube be too much drag for my boat? I'll be using a 14x11 prop on a 60hp Bigfoot 4 stroke attached to a 20' Sun Tracker Regency. I have a 14x9 prop as well. Will this be better to use? Is a 2 seater a more...
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    Tubing help

    Not being familiar with tubing, I bow to the experts. I want to buy a tube this season and have no idea what will be suitable. Primarily, it will be for the kids and grand kids, age 6 to adult. I will be towing it with the pontoon boat with a 60hp Bigfoot so high speed is not in the cards. I...
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    Center console opinions?

    I'm about to start a rebuild of my tinny. I thought I had a sound design plan but after reading a few posts concerning center consoles my plan may change. I had planned on a side console, two seats side by side, aft casting deck and forward lower floor due to the fact the boat is only a 1436...
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    Need help with motor decision

    I was ice fishing with a good friend today and the conversation included his new boat. Last season he damaged his hull and consequently purchased an '07 Tracker V17 to replace it. He didn't realize it needed a long shaft. He has a short shaft '06 Yamaha 115. Buying or trading for a replacement...
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    Canada wins! Canada wins!

    Canada vs USA in women's hockey 2-0 GOLD GOLD GOLD
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    A good laugh

    [FONT="Fixedsys"][/FONT Ralph and Charlie were a couple of drinking buddies and worked as airplane mechanics in Portland Maine. One day the airport was fogged in and Ralph and Charlie had nothing to do. Ralph said "Man, I wish we had something to drink". Charlie says "Me too. Y'know I heard...
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    Maximum horsepower

    I read a post a few months back related to horsepower ratings, but I can't find it. It listed a formula based on length, width and depth to determine max. power. Does anybody have this info?
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    Help needed immediately !!!

    PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP IMMEDIATELY. Does anybody out there know how to cancel a bid on ebay. I put in a bid for a "MICKEY MOUSE OUTFIT". Now I'm six minutes away from owning the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
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    ouch !!

    A buddy was in an accident yesterday and had his entire left side sliced off.... He's all right now................LOL
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    Live well in seat?

    Is there enough room and is it practical to build a livewell inside the seat of a 14' tinny 1432?
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    re-fitting an old runabout

    There is a big difference between what I have and what I want. A while back, I acquired a 1955 aluminium runabout in decent shape.After mulling it over and consulting the gods of vintage boats on this forum, the conclusion is that it doesn't have a lot of value. It was made by Aluminium Goods...
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    Who's got the worst job?

    Usually, the job's not too bad. Yes there are days when you can't imagine the boss getting more anal and annoying than normal, and there are days I'm freezing my butt off installing security on a fenced compound in RR NoWhere. But lately, I've got a chart topper. I'm installing explosion proof...
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