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    engine not firing

    This boat is a 1978 Marquis Dolphin, 23 Ft Cuddy, (no body has ever heard of it), with a Mercruiser 898 GM 305 V8. Has always run without problems because I have a good marine mechanic, self employed and he does me right. Problem is he is on an extended vaction and I need help right now. I was...
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    whining noise

    Got a 1978 Marquis 23ft cuddy a few weeks ago (anybody ever heard of it?} with a 305 Chev I/O. It runs great, had new hoses, belts, bellows, water pump, etc installed and am happy with performance. However,I can't hear any one talking when underway because of a whining noise. When starting...
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    speedo

    Bill says Hey. The speedometer on my 1978 23ft Marquis has stop working. It's old like me so maybe it died. I did notice that it was becoming inacurate recently, showing zero while moving at a pretty good clip and showing 20 when I was obviously doing much more. It ain't no biggy but I like...
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    Paint with roller?

    Someone told me I could paint my '78 cuddy with a roller and get a great job. Just got this project boat and it's in pretty good shape but could use a paint job. I want to paint the upper side now( bow and sides to rub-rail) and the hull this winter when it is out of water. Sure would like some...
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    jon boat remake

    Hi , I just wanted to brag a little about my 14 ft Jon that I found for $50 and made it into a really nice boat. Took all winter but enjoyed every second. Does anyone want me to email pics. I can do that, maybe someone can post them for me. I'm kinda dumb on puters. Don'tknow how to put it on...
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    My "Hydrilla Gorilla" Jon Boat is finished!!

    Hey all,<br /><br />Thought I'd show you a pic of my rig.<br />Just finished it. Thanks for telling<br />me about the Hydrilla Gorilla book.<br /><br />Billbro
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    camouflage paint

    I want to paint my 14 ft jon "camoulage". Anybody got any tips on HOW. I saw a 12 footer on-line the other day that looked great but I can't remember where to find it. I think camo paint might hide some of the dings on the bow that were there when I bought it. Seems like I'm always asking for...
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