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  1. Alwhite00

    What other brands have the sundancer cockpit layout? (25'-27')

    Looking at quit a few boats just to get ideas what is out there when I go to upgrade my Seville. I am looking at the 94-98 250 - 270 Sundancers because I really like the cockpit layout with the back to back helm seat and the transom seat on the starboard side of the boat allowing for a table...
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    Painting cabin & new seat base *pics*

    Cabin Before: After: Painted with a granite looking stuff with a matte clear coat. Before: After:
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    12V Inflator for tubes, Any suggestions?

    Looking for a 12V inflator that will pump up tubes / towables fairly quickly. I bought a Wally-World one and I think I could pump it up faster with my foot pump. Anyone have any suggestions for a hi-volume pump that operates on 12V? Thanks LK
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    Magma gas Grill - GREAT product.....

    I recently installed a Magma 15" gas kettle grill that I bought off of C-list - I have $125.00 into this with the mount & cover - I used it on Saturday, Lunch -Just cooked some dogs, Worked great, For dinner I went with CheeseBurgers, Again worked great and on sunday it was windy (about 15mph)...
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    What would this 1963 17' Sea Ray be worth?

    Guy I work with bought this from the original owner a few years back - PO only had it in the water 2 times, His wife hated it & he stored it untill my co-worker bought it. Been in the water a few times since purchase. The plastic was still on the seats when my co-worker got it. 50 HP Johnson...
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    Anyone make a trapezoid or triangle boat hatch? (outside)

    Anyone make a trapezoid or triangle boat hatch? (outside) - Not having any luck finding one, Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe a boat that came with a bolt in one I could look for? I am looking for a solid one - No window or screen. Thx. LK
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    Mercruiser 260 - What's the trick to change the plugs?

    I Changed the plugs in my mercruiser 260 and it was a royal PITA - I'm going by feel as I can not see anything and my engine is under the floor. I managed to get them all in but think I might have cracked one. Ths spark plug socket hits the exhaust manifold severly and puts everything in a bind...
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    Area all hoses to be double clamped?

    Doing a self-survey through boat us and one of the questions is if the fuel lines are double clamped. Also asks the same question about the thru-hull fittings, Are the hoses double clamped. I do not have my boat home yet but I don't believe that any of the hoses are double clamped - can I...
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    Anyone make a "drop in" anchor locker?

    I am invisioning myself cutting a triangular hole in the deck in the bow area and dropping in a triangular anchor locker with a lid - Run a drain line and all set. Anyone make anything like this ir am I just dreaming? Or even a cut in triangular hatch with a frame - I could always build the...
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    Best (cheapest) place for a T-Stat & Sleeve for a 260 Mercruiser?

    Can I just use a car T-stat? Where cam I get the spacer sleeve withous tpending $25.00 for a piece of tin? Thanks LK
  11. Alwhite00

    Anyone ever rent a houseboat in Michigan?

    Where was it? How did you like the experience? What was the cost? - Thinking about it for a summer vacation for the family this year. LK
  12. Alwhite00

    Where can I buy just the table top?

    Looking for something in the 16 x 28 - 18 x 30 range - You know, The rectangular or oval with the cupholders - White plastic. I just am looking for the top - Not the "kit" with the pedastal & mounts. Does anyone sell the top seperate? LK
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    Used Magma Grill - Can they be polished up? Any problems to look out for?

    Looked at a couple used Magma grills (the round ones) and they are pretty dull looking - Can these be polished to liven them up a little? Anything to look out for on these? Thx. LK
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    Does this engine have points or electronic?

    Not the best picture but maybe someone knows - Not sure on the year as it was a replacement when I bought the boat. I bought plugs for it so when I get it out of storage I can tune it up. Can you tell be looking at this picture if it has points? I'm guessing it doeas as it has the external coil...
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    Would you buy a boat that said "new floors" in the ad?

    I don't think I would - Just tells me that there is a high probability that the stringer and transom are rotten and they just covered it up with the "new floors" What are your thoughts. I see this a lot on craigslist. LK
  16. Alwhite00

    check out this "new style" anchor....LOL

    Found this on C-list - "all steel construction,,,new style digs in on one side,hollow center makes for easy out and easy pulling,great for canoes jon boats,,,,, LOL LK
  17. Alwhite00

    Fixing sagging headliner or replacing...

    Not sure where to post this - Feel free to move if needed. Anyone have any fixes for a sagging headliner in a mid-80's sea ray? It has the "monkey fur" headliner material - Good shape, Just sagging. Where can you buy this stuff? LK
  18. Alwhite00

    How much room between boat and guide ons?

    Just curious how much room to leave? I would like it snug as possible but not too tight, Just curious what you guys are doing. LK
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    Any low priced GPS with the charts?

    Not sure what they are called but I am looking for one that shows the water depths. Is this a chartplotter? I have a GPS right now and love it but it does not show the water depths for the surrounding area - It shows the depth of the water I am in, Speed, location, etc - I would really like to...
  20. Alwhite00

    What to look for on an old jet boat?

    Possibly looking at a old jet boat - It is a 70's Glastron with a 350 Chevy and I believe a Berkley pump. I know to look for rot in the stringers & transom but what else should I look for. Can these be started on the trailer? the interior is worn out, Aparently it runs but needs a tune up...
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