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  1. lakelover

    What I did at work yesterday

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    Australian speed boat crash on BBC

    Have you seen this one? Glad I wasn't driving! Or the camera operator... No injuries... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8374175.stm
  3. lakelover

    Cool boat, never saw one like this

    I hesitate to post craigslist ad links because they can disappear as quick as they appear, and it makes for a frustrating time on the forum when it becomes an irrelevant thread. But this one is a unique boat and I wondered if anyone else has ever seen or is familiar with it. I never saw anything...
  4. lakelover

    What do you think of these seats?

    I'm looking for seats for my reno project and have been doing quite a bit of research. I'm finding that it's almost impossible to compare prices model for model among different sellers. It seems that even within a brand, every place has slightly different models, sizes, vinyl designs, maybe...
  5. lakelover

    Space needed for rack steering?

    I'm thinking of putting a Teleflex SS141 steering system in, I think I have plenty of room behind the dash, but how much clearance is needed side to side for the rack? I thought I read somewhere one foot total, so can I assume 6" on each side?
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    Jack plate performance

    This is essentially the same post I have over in the Restoration forum, so my apologies to the mods and others, but I'm about a click away from ordering a jack plate for my setup. I have had helpful suggestions in general on jack plates, but would like to know some specifics related to...
  7. lakelover

    Jack plate vs. transom extend = confusion

    The boat is a 15? Starcraft Jet Star, motor is a 200 lb. 50 hp long shaft Johnson. (The Jet Star has the seats forward, back to back, not two in the back like the Jet, so passenger weight would be more forward). I?ve done tons of research and reading here about both extending the height of the...
  8. lakelover

    Crazy & probably too expensive idea

    Just curious-Anybody know about how much it would cost to have the chrome replated on a bow light? It is pitted so it would probably not be cheap. Also does anybody know if this is an original Starcraft (Jet Star) part or aftermarket?
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    Those who have painted - Preference for one part paint

    In researching my one-part painting options, so far I'm leaning toward either Interlux Brightside or Rustoleum Marine. For those of you with painting experience, which would you prefer, considering all aspects of ease of application, durability & resistance to fading etc. I'd appreciate your...
  10. lakelover

    1955 Evinrude Ad

    When I was on vacation last week, we went to a used book store that had three floors of everything. Down in the basement, I found a huge collection of old National Geographic magazines. I wanted to get a copy of the one for my birth month/year, but after poring through tons of them I ran out of...
  11. lakelover

    TLC Trailer on craigslist

    This should almost go with the craigslist "TLC needed" post over in Boats. I love the way the seller compensated for the bent trailer by adapting the bunks! Hard to tell from the pics just what's going on. http://albany.craigslist.org/boa/1346951332.html
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    Outlook Express email signature

    Does anyone know how to add a picture to an email signature in Outlook Express, or if it can even be done? I've tried to figure it out using OE Help and searching through the setup but so far I'm stumped.
  13. lakelover

    OK-What's the trick? -- Steering

    I'm trying to remove the steering wheel here on an old pulley & cable system. Never having done this before, I thought I'd remove the nut and it might pop right off. Nope. Is there a trick or does it just involve WD-40?
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    2003 20HP Merc cooling OK? (Telltale temperature)

    I replaced the impeller 3 years ago, and it hasn?t seen a lot us use since then, only for about 3 weeks each summer, and some weekends. The water coming out the telltale gets too hot to hold my hand under although there is a good stream coming out. In 65 degree water, at idle it gets up to 125...
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    Had info & lost it: How much rigid foam needed?

    I want to use the rigid pink or blue foam for flotation under the floor and in the bow under the deck of my 64 Starcraft. I had info on how to figure how much was required, but managed to lose my notes & calculations as well as where I got the info. I figured out this morning that I have easy...
  16. lakelover

    How do these seats attach?

    Real amateur question here. I'm sort of formulating a seat plan. If this might work out, here's what I'm considering: ( http://www.iboats.com/Premium_BigMan_Fold_Down_Fishing_Seat_Grey_Red_Wise_Boat_Seats/dm/*******.405172057--**********.041013611--view_id.375047 ) Here's what I have now...
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    2003 50 HP Johnson transfer to trailer

    When I bought this motor for my restoration project, it was on a rack and there were only the seller and me to transfer it to my trailer. It weighs about 210 lbs. Anyway, I thought we would just wrestle it to the trailer upright, but the guy, who has a boat rental business, suggested another...
  18. lakelover

    Good brand of pop rivet tool?

    Can anyone recommend a good brand of pop riveting tool that's not too costly but not so cheap that I'll regret buying it? I saw a couple at NAPA, one was $12, one was $60. I figure I need to do some looking around. HD and Lowe's have them for around $15, I think. Anyway, I'm looking for a brand...
  19. lakelover

    What rigging to get - 2003 Johnson 50 - confused

    I bought a 2003 Johnson 50 2-stroke (J50PLSTD) to put on my project boat and it came with no rigging or accessories except the steering link. So far I've bought a new control box, but still need to get the wiring harness that goes from the box to the motor. I was just looking at a used VRO...
  20. lakelover

    Which spark plug for generator?

    I have a 10HP Generac 5000w generator that made our loss of power for three days bearable during our ice storm last December. I was running the old gas out and getting it ready for storage a few days ago and managed to break off the spark plug insulator. I think my plug socket rubber had...
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