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    Repainting a 1989 Crestliner Sabre G/L outboard

    From my limited painting experience, bare aluminum requires a zink cromate type primer. Painted aluminium m just needs scuffed if old paint is sticking well. On my Jon boat I rolled then used rattle an spray for the tight spots a roller wouldn't go. No cracks in paint from cold or anything else...
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    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    Look for cleaning vinegar, 6% acid, has worked d well for me cleaning/ killing mold. Has not harmed anything so far and actually does a good job of cleaning. I add it into a spray bottle uncut and spray everything. A day or two later rinse it away.
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Most were OMC as Starcraft had the Merc contract....when OMC was going down, Sylvan switched to Merc, but shortly after Sylvan went to all pontoon boats. There was some early 80's models that had some hull issues from bad aluminum, but was shortly corrected. Yes the Merc units are more valuable..
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    Repainting a 1989 Crestliner Sabre G/L outboard

    Because your boat is trailered, quality of paint is far less critical. Also what kind of a Finnish are you looking for ? Fancy show finishes require fancy paints, but just putting a Finnish on a hull can be most anything. I used Rust-oleum exterior on my 12' Jon boat over 8 years back, still...
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    When Starcraft was forced to split up, many parts were interchanged to get the other companies up and running. In some cases the hulls from different years were mingled together so some had the lapstrake and others were smooth. At one time the title date of mfg was the date it was sold, and...
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    Repainting a 1989 Crestliner Sabre G/L outboard

    Does your boat sit in the water during the boating season or sit on a trailer? No copper paint on an aluminum hull ! If your boat is trailered, it is not as critical as if it sits moored all season. My 1992 boat sits on a trailer and the bottom looks like new other than a few nicks and...
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    Getting impatient

    Fuel for the motor noises !!!
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Loved my 22' Star craft Islander, the 3.0 could do 35 mph with two adults and fishing gear, could run 100 miles with the 25 gallon tank. Good Luck..
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    Getting impatient

    Good start, now get creative on the motor noises...lol...
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    New project

    Come to think about that...mine is a 1992...34 years old....yikes...time is flying by !
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    New project

    My question is...does this fish house float ?? Just in case......
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Unfortunately....if the floor and seats have rotted, so has the sub frame, boats rot from the bottom up...not down. Have had many friends go thru similar situations with glass boats. You put all the work into getting them solid and one leak messes up all your work in a short period of...
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    Getting impatient

    Have some one tow your boat along the lake while you sit at the helm making motor noises.....might help...
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Can't beat resale on a good aluminum hull. My Islanders was a 1983, previous owner replaced the flooring and new trailer tires. Paid 3K for the entire outfit. I replaced an axle on the trailer, updated some wiring and added some removable seats. Replaced some seals on the out drive along with...
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    I would never consider an old glasser, way to many chances of a rotted structure. Nothing but aluminum for this old boy. As far as the 4 cylinder Mercruiser I/O....loved mine, great fuel economy and had a well insulated dog house so conversations were never an issue. It pushed my 22'...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    Ha ha....
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    Saving the paint sides of my hull with 3m

    My boat has carpeted side guides, long ones set to within 1/2" of the hull. My boat has painted sides and a 1992 model...paint still looks good...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    I see my GPS has a MOB button....so if I get tossed out will that button call and tell someone?? LOL....
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    New project

    Darn....can't see the lower pics....looks like a real palace !
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    One fuel line to two engines

    Most small out boards have a quick connect right at the motor, so why not just unplug the fuel line when not using the kicker ? Years back I added a primer bulb to the fuel line on my I/O as it had a 10' long run to the tank. When I had my safety unspection, the inspectors saw it and said it...
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