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  1. Andy in NY

    cleaning/purging a 275 gal fuel oil tank

    i am going to be replacing my home's fuel oil tank with a new one soon... and when i remove the old one i want to use it in the garage as a woodstove. i am going to make sure it is completly empty first, but what is the best way to go about the process of cutting into it for chimney and door?
  2. Andy in NY

    Wiring Questions

    Okay, i am ready to tackle some wiring issues (nothing major). so far, i have removed the switches for accesories and the fuse block, and am going to replace with a new 6 gang fuse/switch panel. the wiring that comes up to the helm to power stuff is seperate from the main harness, but has a few...
  3. Andy in NY

    cleaning fiberglass

    okay, today i want to start to tackle the cleaning portion of my project. for the most part, its not bad, but especially the bow seating (stright fiberglass bench, no coushins) there are all these little black spots, presumably mildew. can i use a straight bleach/water mixture? how about...
  4. Andy in NY

    prop removal

    so tomorrow i want to take the prop off to take it to get re hubbed. i havent gotten my repair manual yet, and dont know much about outboards. can anyone tell me how to remove it? is it easy?
  5. Andy in NY

    owners manual

    any good sources to find old owners manuals, either for the boat itself or motor? 73 gypsy 14 with a 73 evinrude 50hp. any ideas?
  6. Andy in NY

    1973 rude 50 hp spun prop question

    okay, after asking a few questions, i THINK the problem i have is a spun prop hub. i just got the boat, and the previous owner said they were out in the water and all of the sudden the boat would barely move, but the prop was spinning still. i asked a local marine mechanic, and here on iboats...
  7. Andy in NY

    Coast Guard weight ratings

    okay, this is one thing that confuses me. i've seen info plates that say 1100lbs or 4 persons, and ones that say 1200lbs or 8 persons. i understand they mean persons and gear totaling 1200lbs, but im sorry unless there are 8 children, the weight will never be under 1600.i do not understand how...
  8. Andy in NY

    lighting

    I would like to add some type of lighting in our boat, just a simple 14' with an open bow. we want something similar to rope lights. any suggestions?
  9. Andy in NY

    Lake Champlain - NY/VT

    anyone around here boating on Lake Champlain? we are new boaters from Chateaugay, NY and mostly plan to go to Chateaugay Lake, but occasionally would like to hit champlain. i am a bit worried though, as we are in a 14 footer... not sure how well it will handle it out there.
  10. Andy in NY

    time for a few general questions for a beginner

    okay, i have gotten into the grove of the forum, made a few posts and now im ready to dive in... i have a few general questions about my new/used 1973 MFG Gypsy 14 with a 50 hp 'rude. 1) the previous owner installed a fish/depth finder. where he attached it to the transom, he just screwed it...
  11. Andy in NY

    my new mfg gypsy

    well, picked up my new/used boat last night. its my first boat, so i am incredibly excited. a little work to do over the winter to the motor... needs lower end work, but my buddy is going to do the work for me. 1973 MFG Gypsy 14 with a Evinrude 50 hp
  12. Andy in NY

    new member - new boat - come on in and say hi!

    hi, so i picked up my new/used boat today. the guy had thought it was a starcraft, but the registration says otherwise. i cannot make out any info on the id tag (except rated up to 50 hp and 850 lbs). where can i search the HID #? the registration shows it is in fact a 1973, molded fiber...
  13. Andy in NY

    new boater/new member... anyone here from upstate ny (canadian border)

    hey all, my name is andy from upstate ny - chateaugay, on the canadian border. i just bought a 1973 starcraft tri hull with a 50 hp johnson. this is my first boat, so expect lots of questions from me! anyone else from upstate here that boats on chateaugay lake, chazy lake or lake champlain?
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