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    Restoring a Boat, Nightmare or is it realy Worth it spending a lot of $$$

    I am thinking to upgrade to a bigger boat and buing a second hand Boat and restore it.<br /><br />But i dont think it is worth the monney and the risk to buy someones nightmare.<br /><br />2nd hand Boats in good conditions are rare in Australia and usually overpriced when you count al the money...
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    How much can a second hand OB Motor cost ?

    I am wondering how you guys estimate the value of an OB Motor when you buy it from somebody or some dealer who does not give warranty.<br /><br />I like to purchase a 115-150hp OB wich is not older than 8-10 Years. <br />Is there some rule how much a new 10000 tousend dollar or maybe a 15000...
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    Is it worth it restoring a boat ? and when is it not ? how do you estimate ?

    I am thinking about buing a bigger boat, but i dont want to spend 30grand for a new one so i like to buy an older one and revamp it.<br />I like to get a 5 or up 5.5meter half cabin were u can sleep in it and the motor must be reliable. <br />Around 90 Horse Power would be a minimum when you...
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    How to choose the size of a Marine Battery ?

    I have to get a new battery, Can you just grab one of the bigger batterys when you also wannt to run an electric motor with it ? can the battery be too big.<br />Is there a way to figure out if you know the motor is charging 18amp. So then you could charge in 3hour running motor a 54amp/h flat...
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    get the bigger bow mount if its windy

    Will it be the same rating if you mount the motor bow mount or transom mount ?<br /><br />56 Pound trust sounds a little too less to me when its windy.<br />I got a 40pound transom mount electric on a 13foot runabout wit a 2Stroke 40Hp.<br />The dealer said its big enoght, today i have to say he...
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    GPS restrictet on continents or can all be used Global ?

    Hello boaties<br />I wann get a Humminbird Matrix 37 Fishfinder wich allows me to connect a GPS antenna (but no chartplotter).<br />So i can find the wrecks arond the globe in Australia and in the USA also in Germany. Is it rigt the all use the same signal Global or would i have to get another...
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    Where do I get a good Depth Sounder ?

    I wanna get a depth sounder and get this sent to me to Australia.<br />Are there any good Marine electronic shops in the USA wich accept order from over seas ?<br /><br />Thank you for your help !<br />Cheeers Thomas
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    Flushsystem for galvanized boattrailer prevent corrosion from Saltwater

    I also had a very rosty trailer, I did use it until it did fell apart and did buy a new one. Wenn using in Salwtater you can see how much corrosion can waste your money. Rost cant be removed inside the frame of a trailer, it does not make a difference if you can see the rost or if its covered...
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    Foaming an older Aluminium 4.2m runabout a bad Idea ? Corrodes Aluminium ?

    Hi Folks<br />I am stil thinking about doing some work on my boat, I also consider foaming to fill in the emty space under floor with closed cell foam. I have to replace the Plywood floor anyway because the screws from the seats dont hold in the rotten plywood anymore.<br />Now, does it make...
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    Is it wort it restoring an old 14"runabout with an 98 40Hp Mariner ,used on

    Hello Boaties<br />I did Buy an old 14 foot (4.2meter)Runaboat 1 1/2 year ago wit an year 98 40Hp Mariner with power tilt and el.start wich was not much used. Now after very often Fishing there are some things wich need work.<br />2 New seats.<br />Steering cable did rost away.<br />Plywood...
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