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    Ottertex?

    It was for a cheap boat So i went ahead and proceeded and added a vent. It went pretty good for the price and will keep it dry as my new boat is taking its place in the garage. This one is just sitting for now...
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    Low Trailer- Steep Driveway Problem

    I keep curb cushions on mine. Works great! Basically just a bridge. No my driveway but basically what they are.
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    1988 TRANSOM REMOVAL

    replace those gimbal bearings while your at it. Boots to if its been a few years its easier when its all taken apart. This is a great time to address any other maintenance of the engines as well. After that let us know. What materials do you plan to replace transom with? make sure before you...
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    Deck Build - 2000 Bass Tracker Pro Crappie

    First of all welcome! Good luck on your project. What is the original construction made up of. Fiberglass I'm assuming? Coosa board is far superior product but you will absolutely pay for it. It wont require as much lay up. With the costs of wood inflated currently I wouldn't recommend using...
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    Lost Keys for Older Boat

    Question: Why dont you want to change the ignition switch? Its relatively easy and inexpensive. Most boat owners can tackle this task in less then an hour. You can buy an after market one as long as it has the same positions you can proceed.
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    Are we in trouble?

    I re read the thread and missed that part sorry. Good for them. 30k can buy a good amount of boat without issue.
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    Are we in trouble?

    Soooo... are you going into the season with that boat with the rebuilt or having to go another route... Hopefully they gave you warranty and receipt to the rebuilt engine.
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    Are we in trouble?

    Ask for receipts from the rebuild and I would go as far as asking for a warranty on the rebuild.
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    What do I have here?

    I'm not entirely sure why everyone is giving him such a hard time...
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    Ottertex?

    Hi Scott, will do. What were the Con's with the material that you experienced?
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    Ottertex?

    Anyone have any experience with this material for boat covers? Thinking of making a mooring snap on cover out of this material.. But the "cheap" price has me questioning if it will last 3-4 years.
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    St Mary's Ohio Lake

    So I have seasonal mooring for only $200 for the season. However I have an IO and they say it can get below 3 ft in the slips which kind of concerns me... But I may try it this year and keep a trolling motor on board to trim up and get out if i need to.
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    DIY Upholstery and Covers

    Post some inspiration photos of your DIY Upholstery and covers I am going to start a project and need some inspiration here to get it going...
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    Moisture meters & used boats

    After Cross posting this on THT to I found this Moisture meters Analysis by Surveyor Very good resource. Also note the end of this surveyors experience using the "cheap" Ryobi for cored hulls. (Which is what I am looking at) I am mainly worried about transom and motor mounts. I will put a...
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    Moisture meters & used boats

    Would simply drying the surface of the glass off with a towel give more accurate results of what's underneath the glass? Not particularly worried about the glass being rotted just the wood under it.
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    Moisture meters & used boats

    In normal weather I can but the boat has been winterized and ya the current boat I have I just replaced stringers and transom... so not trying to get back into that less but don't have the bank to shop the showroom floor this year sadly.
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    Moisture meters & used boats

    So I wanted to get peoples opinions on performing a moisture meter test on a used boat. I am going to look at a boat on Saturday and want to pick up a meter at lowes. They have the general tools MMD7NP version of this. How well will a meter Ike this do through fiberglass to detect transom and...
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    St Mary's Ohio Lake

    There are definitely some activities but yes I agree with you it would be nice if they dredged it out a bit. I may just go cruising in it beginning of this season maybe I'll see you around the lake we'll be in the white 18' Mariah bowrider. The other thing is anytime we went over just to look...
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    what is make and model?

    Check Best Marine near Lima OH. Jeff Best used to do a lot of work on my grandfathers back in the day.
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    trailer dolly?

    I just turned 30 and always try to be smart. So I think this is the direction I am heading haha. Do you think it would change the direction 90 degrees though without issues?
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