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    '61 Lone Star El Dorado or '74 Starcraft Chieftan

    Both are 18ft long and both need full restoration. Im not familiar with either boat but from checking out all the pics on this site of the restorations....my opinion is the El Dorado looks better built. Your thoughts. Im going to take the top off either one and make a center console fishing...
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    1988 Merc 150 Blk M XR4..where do these wires go AND what's little black rubber piece

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    Will this hull get up on plane?

    1989 Texoma Fiberglass pontoon. 24' Do you think it will get up on plane or just "push" through the water. Just installed a 150hp 2 stroke Black Max on it. Rated for 16 passengers or 3000lbs. Redoing the entire boat starting this weekend. The bottom of the toons have a "line hump" the entire...
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    Fiberglass pontoon turns into cooler or storage?

    Just picked up a 24' pontoon with fiberglass toons. Once I take off the deck sheets wouldn't you think it would be possible to "dig" out some of the foam from each toon and turn it into a "under deck" cooler? Hatch on the decking would give access? Thoughts??
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    Fiberglass pontoon seal to floor?

    Suggestions on what to put between the floor and fiberglass pontoon to seal it all up.....
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    2004 Seadoo Speedster with 750cc sport bike engine....

    I just picked this up and know nothing about it except its a 750 sport bike motor. There is a clutch pedal under dash along with a shifter. Take a look at pictures and please comment on anything you see or can tell me about what is in there. It's raining here so I can't "dig in " yet. Will...
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    4.3lxh from 2004 wont start now???

    I put a fresh battery on and crossed the pos and neg...IT ARCHED and i pulled it away. Hooked it up correctly and now turn key...nothing. Not even gauge flutter. Like there isnt a battery hooked up. Checked battery with meter...checked good 12.6 Checked battery cable to starter...checked...
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    What's this hole in my flywheel housing?

    2004 Mercruiser v6 LH 190hp 2bl carb. to a velvet trans inboard. There is a hole in the flywheel housing....starter? The starter is on the bottom under the manifold. Just acquired boat and it's winterized but I was "checking things out and noticed this. Normal? I would think there is a...
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    Need to smooth this out....I think.

    Ideas on how to tackle this. Back of a mini tugboat. Glass over wood construction is what I was told.
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    Never owned an inboard in my entire life..a little assistance is requested

    Boat: 1972 Pacemaker 26' with Crusader 270....velvet trans....shaft to prop and a rudder. ME: I/O experience and outboard backyard certified. Here's a few questions..... the trans and shaft...is this something that is easily taken out with normal tools? Boat is on trailer. I'm OK with...
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    Is this safe?

    1972 Pacemaker 26' on a "shop trailer." All 4 tires are 10" and need to be replaced. Best tire I found in 10" will hold 1600LBS at 90psi. I will replace all 4 tires and hubs (bearings incl.) prior to moving. 25 miles to home. Sit for 2 months then 25 miles to marina and in wet slip. Boat...
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    Help identify this toon, please.

    It looks to have some sort of hydraulics on the top. Going to look at it later today. Thanks
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    1988 Pirogue Kayak with inboard trolling motor.....

    Picked up this little gem for $80 in Aubrey, TX. It's a mess....motor is locked up and the sole, as small as it is, is soft. Anyone see these before? It appears to use a "regular" trolling motor lower unit that threads onto a short shaft the a steering rod connects to. Pretty simple, until...
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild The port stringer was half decayed while the other was solid. First time I ever encountered that. Going to clean up all the "wet wood" and stiffen it all up with new lumber. Drop under floor storage coffins and pour...
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild Rain today along with sons football game equals no work on it today.
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Re: 1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild
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    1973 Arrow Glass 19ft Center Console...stringers, sole, transom rebuild

    Picked up this beauty for the right price of $120 boat and trailer with 3 brand spankin new rim/tire combo! Gonna demo the interior, install new stringers and transom. The boat came with 3 pretty large "under floor storage" coffins that will be reused. Going to build and install a much...
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