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    Ever found anything weird on Google Earth

    I was checking out Lake Mead and Mohave on Google Earth and began wandering around. I zoomed in on Rachel, NV (of Area 51 fame) and found that the "Colonel" was in town :D Check it out, pretty odd that someone would do that :confused: (tip; type "Rachel, NV" into fly to and then pan left a bit)
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    Springfield / Swivl-eze Plug-In 2 3/8" seat base orientation ???

    I need to find out which way 2 3/8" Plug-In seat bases are supposed to be oriented. Which way is the slot (the slot on the left side of the plastic insert shown in pic) supposed to face; left, right, front, back? I bought "Hi-Lo" sets which only use the slot to align the post, the seat mount...
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    Cut Aluminum Transom, How Do I Fix This? (pics)

    Hey guys, I have a cut in the cap and top section of my 01 Crestliner's transom, results of thieves trying to cut out the drive. I want this welded up, but don't know if this can be welded with the plywood transom still in place. I was thinking of backing the cut with 1/16" aluminum plate and...
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    Bilge Pump Debris Protection

    I'm need to figure out a good way to keep debris out of my bilge pumps. The tree in my back yard sheds small seeds that find their way into my boat and then wash down into the bilge. These seeds are the perfect size to jam in the bilge pump's impeller, as I have seen before at the most...
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    Reed problem ?

    I have a new problem with my 89 7.5 HP Force, it will not go past (approximately) 1500RPM while in gear, could bad reeds cause this? It starts and idles fine, though it does seem to "high-idle" at a lower RPM while in the warm-up/start position. While running it's like I have the throttle 1/4...
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    What's in your gas tank...

    There's supposed to be gas in there right? So, I'm removing the fuel tank in my project boat (theft recovery Crestliner) and find the tank was 1/2 full. No problem, I'll rig up a fuel pump and fill up 5 gallon fuel cans, then dump a bit of the old fuel in the truck at each fill up. Seems like a...
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    Propane tank won't release gas

    I connected my spare propane tank to the grill and it will not release propane. I can light the burner, but it dies almost instantly because of a lack of propane, yeah the shut off valve is completely open and the hose connected properly. Is there a simple fix to the tank or time to swap it out...
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    Cat Deterrent ???

    One of my neighbors has 3 outdoor cats that are a general nuisance and I'm looking for a way to keep them away from my house and yard. The little flea bags broke the final straw as they started using my other neighbors front yard as their litter box and now I have carp piles outside my front...
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    Force 7.5HP surging at WOT

    I have an 89 Force 7.5HP (Gamefisher 225.581751) that surges at WOT. The engine starts fine, idles and runs at part throttle fine, but while at WOT and the boat on plane, the engine bogs down. When I squeeze the primer bulb it picks up again, but then bogs out 15 seconds later. If I slowly...
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    Sealing Plywood; poly resin, polyurethane, oil based paint?

    I've been working on the interior of my 18' Crestliner for a few weeks, finally have all the plywood deck panels fitted and doghouse/casting deck/rear seats built. I was going to leave the wood raw (so it can breathe) and then cover with vinyl, but I'm having second thoughts. Everything is...
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    Stainless hardware, where to buy? (bulk or by the box)

    I need a bunch of stainless steel screws, nuts and bolts for my boat rebuilt, but Lowes and Home Depot are going to put me into the poor house, $5 for 4- #12 bolts :eek::confused::mad: Does anyone know of an online source to buy SS hardware by the box?
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    LED courtesy lights, rope lights?

    I'm rebuilding an 18' Crestliner and want to add a bunch of interior lights since I do a lot of night fishing. I've seen LED rope lights that look like they would work great tucked under the gunwales of the boat,,, maybe attached to the bottom lip of the gunwale? I'm thinking of 6' of rope...
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    Acetone, Xylene or Lacquer Thinner,,, which is the bettter solvent???

    I'm stripping contact cement off the sides of an aluminum hull and wondering which of these solvents (acetone, xylene, lacquer thinner) is the most user friendly, will still allow me to have kids in the future and won't make me sprout a new appendage??? I yanked the carpet out of an 01...
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    3/4 vs 1/2 marine plywood weight?

    How much more does 3/4" marine plywood weigh compared to 1/2" marine plywood? Google was no help here... It looks like I'll need about 5 sheets of plywood for the decks and interior of my boat and I'm really considering 3/4 for the added strength. The boat weighs 2105# and has a 1280# capacity...
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    Replacement Deck Plywood for Aluminum Crestliner?

    I have an 18' Crestliner Super Hawk that I'm replacing all the deck plywood while changing to a vinyl interior. The original 1/2" pressure treated plywood is in good condition, but thinking of replacing it with 5/8" or 3/4" since there are a few broken out places because of thin cuts. Is 3/4 to...
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    Nautolex / Carpet adhesive, "non-hardening"

    I'm gutting the interior of my 2001 Crestliner and noticed the factory used a thick, clear, non-hardening adhesive to stick the carpet to the sides of the boat... 7 years later and the carpet is still stuck well, but I can stick my finger to the adhesive on the side of the boat, it's still...
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    Springfield seat bases/pedestals, which are the best

    So what do you guys have to say about Springfield seat bases/pedestals/mounts? Success and horror stories appreciated :D I'm rebuilding an 18' Crestliner Super Hawk I/O and in the market for seat bases/pedestals. The boat has 3 old bases left in it, but it looks like I'll need to replace these...
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    Value of 04 boat with mechanical problems

    I'm looking for another boat and came across an 2004 19' bowrider that has been seriously neglected, Mercruiser A1 outdrive is shot (lots of metal in oil), 4.3 engine has a cracked block and locked up. The hull and interior is in perfect condition, gelcoat shiny, perfect seats and carpet, floor...
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    Mercruiser 1 outdrive bolt up to Alpha1 GenII gimble housing? 3.0L

    OK, silly question here and I think I already know the answer (no) Will a Mercruiser 1 outdrive bolt up and work on a Alpha1 GenII gimble housing? I have a recently rebuilt 1 drive and looking to put it on a boat with a 3.0L engine and blown Alpha1 GenII outdrive.
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    used boat windshield

    I'm stripping my 16.5' 73 SeaSwirl before taking it to the graveyard (dump) and wondering if I should take off the windshield. It's in pretty good shape outside of the center panel being replaced with plexi-glass. I wouldn't mind making a few $ while helping someone out, but don't want to be...
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