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    guage install on fiberglass dash - FYI to DIY

    Merc90HPnewbie for one was wondering about installing his temp and water pressure guages on his fiberglass dash. Others probably have faced the same challenge. - use a high speed router. Some call it a cutout tool. It's bigger than a dremel tool and runs at about 20,000 RPM.<br /><br />It's a...
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    pedestal seats

    My boat has some of the familiar back to back/fold out to a lounge/bunk. As is typical the bases are just plywood boxes. The seats are in fair shape, especially considering the year they were made - 1978.<br /><br />Looking at catalogs (online), I see a variety of pedestals and lots of seats...
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    new owner - rebuilt 115 "tower of power" questions

    Tomorrow, I pick up my 19 foot Manatee with the rebuilt 115 installed, "turnkey".<br />I bought the boat last week with a vintage 70 hp merc. After 4 hours on the water Sunday, I knew it was a dog.<br /><br />I have every confidence in the power of the 115 and the shop that rebuilt it. My...
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    just bid on ebay

    I just put a big money bid on an outboard on ebay. I've purchased stuff for a $100 or a little more from the auctions but never a big item like an outboard.<br /><br />I'd looked at prices for new and got a severe case of sticker shock. OMG!!!<br />I know the value in used boats is in the...
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    bilge water

    I took my new boat (well, new to me) out for the first time today. I was out four hours; when I got it back on the trailer, I pulled the drain plug on the low part of the transom, and to my surprise, it released a gallon or more of water out of the bilge. I don't think I wanna leave this sitting...
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    1978 Manatee - new owner/new member

    Greetings all. I just brought home my first boat... well first of anything bigger than a canoe.<br />I did a Yahoo search before buying this boat, never having even heard of the brand.<br /> That search led me to this forum, where I did read some good remarks. I did take that to<br /> heart when...
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