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  1. briangcc

    Older Boats

    I shudder at the mention of shear pins. Dark ages. But they'd more likely than not be involved in motors of similar vintage you're looking at. The MFG in my signature had one and it was a pain to change when it sheared after hitting a submerged log in the middle of the lake. You're going to be...
  2. briangcc

    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    My 78 Trans Am....Holley Carb, HEI Distributor. 469cui of 1970 455 v8 goodness. Which my kids keep reminding me I need to get back on the road.
  3. briangcc

    Need to vent....

    Our local CBS station has a "Call 4 Action" where you give the channel the story and they run it. Usually has decent results. Might be something similar in your area.
  4. briangcc

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    And here I'm thinking bigger fridge :)
  5. briangcc

    PPF - Paint Protective Film

    A couple of my Tundras had that, something the dealership applied when the trucks hit the lot. For the length I had the trucks, it seemed to hold up fine. Really wasn't noticeable unless you ran your hand across the truck then you'd find the lip of the clear protector they applied. I don't have...
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    Need to vent....

    Keyword here is warranty. Both my vehicles are still under a factory warranty and will have an extended warranty shortly. This is due to all the tree hugging, gas sipping, computer crapola/bloatware they load on these vehicles today. Alot of that can't be fixed economically out of pocket at...
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    Need to vent....

    It's all dealerships unfortunately. GM: Your brake squealers are working just as they're supposed to. Me: With my foot OFF the brakes? That's not how they're supposed to work bud. Toyota: Your radio is fixed Me: You installed the WRONG one. I brought in a mid-grade radio and you gave me the...
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    Anybody use OTA TV?

    We stream as I have no earthly clue where the outside roof mounted antenna wires terminate. Wasn't disclosed during sale and I highly doubt it still functions. I'm going to have it removed when we have the roof redone next year.
  9. briangcc

    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    Looking at the photo Alldodge calls out, I don't think I would have cobbled something over that. To me, that looks severely compromised and it'd be removed further....probably all has to go. Might just be the camera playing tricks but that doesn't look like it came out level, it looks like its...
  10. briangcc

    Green people destroyed another fantastic fishing area.

    Yeah that's a nope. Amish make that all but impossible when I'm there. I've had them toss lures/bobbers right in front of my boat while navigating that narrow channel under the bridge. For those out of the area, it's maybe 10-12' wide during wet season. It gets dicey when the water is low, which...
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    Green people destroyed another fantastic fishing area.

    Must be up there a different time than my family - end July/beginning August. Weeds were very very difficult to locate and fishing in past 5 years has been really rough. I haven't landed a pike in what seems to be an eternity - used to be all I caught were 18-24" pike. With at least 5 boats...
  12. briangcc

    Renting A Boat

    I'd agree on renting a pontoon first. I'd suggest a few solo journeys out & back before inviting guests out.
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    Green people destroyed another fantastic fishing area.

    Zebra mussles cleared up the water as you can now see easily 20' down in almost crystal clear water. Not that I'd drink it but its darn near pristine looking. Started out in Lake Ontario about a decade or two ago due to lakers/freighters discharging bilge water. Sorry, green men didn't do this...
  14. briangcc

    WARNING !! WARNING !! About brand new sparkplugs I bought.

    Umm I've always had to re-gap plugs before installation. It's a given. That's since I started helping my grandfather, former GM mechanic, do maintenance on our vehicles back in the 80's. So manufacturers haven't changed.
  15. briangcc

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Because its meant for a shorter boat. That's why your tongue is so short because the winch post has been moved so far forward to compensate. Trailer companies list trailers by min-max length of boat and from the looks of things, Starcraft chose to cheap out on the trailer in the package by...
  16. briangcc

    1970 Sea Star 15'

    That's called a deck-over and a no-no. Floor is last thing to rot, not the first. You have other issues lurking under-deck and at the transom that need to be addressed. My bet once you start digging is the stringers and transom will be mulch and need replacement. You've got yourself a project...
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I'm no expert but to me, that looks like the trailer is either maxed at your current boat or maybe a bit undersized. I'm going off where the winch post is currently located. Extending the tongue means you're moving the center of gravity and also changing your tongue weight. To compensate, you'd...
  18. briangcc

    Need advice, Chaparral 190 SSI 2004

    Probably not much of a difference beyond available "packages" and engine choices so it *might* very well fit. My concern would be the cost...that's awfully cheap for something patterned already.
  19. briangcc

    Alumacraft layoff..

    Well...to replace my existing boat, which was around $40k I think?, I'd have to spend between $60-90k now. That's without 2 foot-itis. 2 years ago, the owners of a local marina who winterize my boat, said a customer of theirs had just paid $96k for an 18 ft Starcraft fishing boat. And they even...
  20. briangcc

    Heters Boat

    $50 for a boat & motor? Either the seller is family OR its a severe project that someone is walking away from. I'm going out on a limb and going with the latter being the case. If you're up for a challenge, lots of itching, and grinding...it may be good. Otherwise....umm run?
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