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  1. roscoe

    Do older aluminum boats have the same issues with waterlogged foam?

    Some of my oldest boats, 1950's and 60's, had seal aluminum tank under the seats. The held nothing but air, but provided enough buoyancy to keep the hull afloat. Other aluminum boats from the 60's and 70's, had foam under the seats, but open to the air with 4 to 6" of space between the foam and...
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    Electrical generation

    for all needs overnight ?
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    Correct sizing of trailer to boat?

    You'll be fine as is, but you will like the added tongue length, If for no other reason as to have space between the winch and the tow vehicle, easier to step over, or open the hatch-trunk-tailgate. If one guy says get a bigger trailer, the next guy will say your springs are too stiff for the...
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    Anchor line/rode size

    I spell anchor U L T E R R A , Ulterra. :)
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    Bow cover for SuperSport

    That aluminum trim piece is vey similar, maybe the same as a piece that was in our 1972 Starcraft pop up camper. It was used to secure an small awning over the entry door. My uncle still has that camper sitting in the barn on his farm. May have to go and examine it more closely. Can't imagine...
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    If the man, the man back saw 2 black hats, he would know his was white. So he is not looking at 2 black hats. At least 1 of the men in front of him is wearing a white hat. The man in the middle now knows that they are both not wearing black hats. If he was looking at a black hat on the man in...
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    Fuel pickup problem...

    They sell several different sizes/types right here in the iboats store. https://www.iboats.com/shop//moeller-fuel-pick-up-aluminum-pl3-elbow-24.html
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    Spark plug issue on 90 HP Mercury 2004 O\B 2 strike

    NGK BUZHW-2 Convert Spark Plug Cross Reference: AC-DELCO – VR40FFK CHAMPION – QL78V Mercury 14103Q Your motor calls for a surface gap sparkplug. The ones you are using have a conventional protruding electrode.
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    Fuel pickup problem...

    Remove the fuel line. Unscrew and remove the pick up tube. Here is a photo of a flexible tube, some are rigid. Rigid one has to be the correct length. Flexible ones will lay flat across the bottom of the tank.
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    Kicker setup on MR 180

    Just a couple photos showing how I handled my kicker, and the swing down telescoping boarding ladder on my Mariner. And yes, a 15 hp kicker is a bit much, but its the only small motor I had with electric start.
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    Kicker setup on MR 180

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    75HP Force/Mercury 2-Stroke Stalls at Odd Times

    Just a rebuild kit from Mercury. OOPs, price is now $31. A couple of gaskets, diaphragms, check valve. Remove fuel line, remove screws, replace internals, put it back together. Mercury-Mercruiser 21-857005A1 DIAPHRAGM KIT Mercury used to send an instruction sheet with the parts, with any...
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Leinenkugels.
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    75HP Force/Mercury 2-Stroke Stalls at Odd Times

    If you haven't replaced the fuel pump diaphram in the last 5 years, start there. $25 for the kit. They don't last forever. So the motor acts like it is flooded, then clears out and runs good ? That will happen if the diaphram is worn or torn. It will leak fuel into the crankcase. Not...
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    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    Questions like this really should give us a little info on your budget, and age of the boat you are looking to buy. Got a friend that loves his $7000 20' 20 years old Bayliner. And a co-worker that just spent $135g on a boat to pick up chicks.
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    weld rivet side note, literally. I miss that cartoon video. synth crude wet agm 2 stroke 4 stroke boatlife flexseal sillycone 3m5200 hammer striker side scan down scan wide beam chirp fake chirp no chirp movie theater veggie oil or real butter which begs the...
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    Neighbor that hasn't returned tools

    Don't go to his house. Go to his CHURCH. Be waiting inside the front door. Ask for your tools back in front of his fellow congregation members. " Hey ,bud, its been 217 days since you borrowed my tools. Can I have them back today, after the service?"
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Atlis truck may be making some big news this year. Focussed on work/industrial trucks. Revolves around new battery design, cube cell. Supposed to fully charge in 15 minutes...
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    Smoker Craft IGTS, where to get rail mounts???

    Smoker craft site says to use Berts custom tackle items. Read this and watch video. https://www.smokercraft.com/integrated-track-system The home page of their site is a little screwed up, so start here: https://berts-tackle.shptron.com/c/berts-custom-tackle?pp=8 Or if all else fails, contact...
  20. roscoe

    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    Sorry, No offense intended. Sarcasm and humor just don't translate well in a forum. I just figure snap in carpet is the easiest and least expensive part of the boat to replace or worry about. Much bigger things to worry about.
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