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    Started the deck removal! Questions

    Follow the link and look at the last picture. It is off the 3/4" plywood I removed from my boat to access the orginal deck. Now I have several questions. It appears that I can break of the old fiberglass and access the old wood deck and remove it. I see where they screwed it in. Once this...
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    Deck options

    want to know the different options for covering the deck. I don't want to do carpet and use the boat for fishing. Need somthing that is easy to clean.
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    Deck Question

    So I went out to the boat tonight to cut a hole in the deck to see what I was working with. I felt around the deck to see if there were any soft spots. To my surprise there were none. I thought I might have to replace it but now I'm not so sure. However I'm not out of the woods. The...
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    bilge question for a beginner

    Ok, I need the basics on the bilge on my boat. I know where it is but how does water get in there and is there something that pumps it out? It's a 65 larson 14ft with a 87 Evinrude 28 SPL. I guess I need to know if I should worry about it? The other weekend I had it out and there was water...
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    New deck, how do I start?

    I want to replace the deck in 1965 Larson 14ft runabout but don't know how I start this process. Where should I make my first cuts and what should I look for. Is there a way to cut some test holes?
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    Is 9.2 the same as 9-1/4

    I need to buy a new prop. the one I currently have is a 9.2x12. I found one that is a 9-1/4x12 is this the same thing?
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    To sell or not to sell

    Well, I need to get you thoughts on this. I have a 1965 Larson 14ft Runabout with a 28 HP SPL Evinrude that runs like a champ. I will try and attach a pic. I love to fish and that is what I use my boat for more than 90%of the time. I find it frustrating that I can't go out on my local rivers...
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    Boat Anchor Questions for Closed Bow

    Anyone have any good tips or have modified their boat to help when anchoring a closed bow boat? I have one and it's very difficult at times.
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    87 Evinrude SPL - What is the SPL?

    Anyone know what makes the SPL model I have different from others?
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    Can't locate a new prop?

    I have a #389944 9.2x12 off a 28 HP Evinrude 1987 and I can't find a prop online to purchase. Can someone help me out?
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    How hard is deck removal and install?

    I know there is allot of variables to this but how hard is it to remove a deck on a 14' larson runabout and install a new one? I know I won't know until I tear off the hold deck but in general how hard is it. I have some skills with tools but this task makes me a little :confused:
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    Prop Question

    I need to fined out what prop is OEM for a 87 Evinrude 28HP SPL? I spun the hub on my current prop and need to purchase a new one and would prefer not to fix the old one.
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    87 Evinrude 28 spl Engine Problems?

    Today I went out on a local lake and the following happened. I was full throttle when I decided I was going to turn around. I let out the throttle and began to turn the boat around. I was in about two to three feet of water according to the fish finder. I had the boat turned around and began...
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    Proper Spark Plugs 87 Evin SPL 28

    Need to know what the proper spark plugs are for a 87 Evinrude 28HP SPL. Thanks
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    Question about fogging

    If I'm not in the right fourm please move me. I fogged my engine a month ago and want to take it out this weekend. Is there anything I will need to do? I'm assuming that it will smoke like crazy until the oil burns off but have never done this.
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    Boating and Children?

    My wife and I are having our first baby coming up this spring. I'm wondering how soon they will be able to go out on the boat with us. I wasn't sure to keep the boat in storage or to sell it and worry about buying another later on. How old was your children when they first took a boat ride?
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    Evinrude - Plug Problems

    To give you a little background, I have a 1987 SPL 28 Evinrude. I have had a hard time starting this motor when cold every sense I bought my boat, which was about six months ago. I asked the question to you guys back them and it was suggested that I fast Idle the motor and also hold the key...
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    Boat project - What should I do?

    Well I haven't be able to show you guys the boat I boat about 4 months ago. Used this for the Summer and now it's my winter project. Should I paint it? It will need a new bottom coat but I might just be able to bring out the gel coat on the top. Hope these pics work. 1965 Larson 14ft runabout.
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    Takes awhile for the Evinrude to Idle when cold

    I have a 1987 Evinrude SPL that's on my 1965 Larson Runabout with electric start and steering controls at the helm. My problem is this, I have trouble starting the engine when cold. I can turn the key and hold it in for eight seconds to activate the choke like members on this site have...
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    New deck or ??

    I'll try to explain what my situation is as best as possbile without pictures. I have a older Larson Runabout 14' that I bought six months ago. The Previous owner had taken a sheet of plywood which was 4x6 and layed it down over the existening floor so that he could mount two pedestal seats on...
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