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    Polishing Windshield?

    My windshield on my old 1971 runabout that I am restoring is all scratched up. I am thinking I can use a polishing compound of some sort. Anyone try this before?
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    Merc 300 - Is it a 30 HP or a 35 HP???

    I have a Merc 300. Rex and I were discussing whether it was a 30 or 35. The serial number is 1331483. After the model number of 300 there is a 6 stamped. This is one of those things that just nags at you when you don't know the answer. Also, if anyone has a manual for one I would love to...
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    A huge help in renovating OLD fiberglass boats!

    Just thought I would share something. I have been slowly fixing up an old 16-foot fiberglass runabout from about 1971. I wish I had found this book earlier!!! Its called "Runabout Renovation - How to find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat" The author is Jim Anderson. The book is easy...
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    Why are most boats painted white?

    Seems like there is an over-abundance of white boats in this world. What is the reason for this? Is it to be more easily seen at night? Is it because it is cooler in the sun?
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    To Paint or Have Painted... or not

    First, I did a search through the posts previously answered but still have some questions. I am slowly getting my very old 16' Lund V-hull into decent shape. It is not a spectactular boat and is very old but I plan to get some years of use out of it. The hull has one place on the bottom/right...
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    A good outcome from this forum

    Just want to do a quick follow-up on a post I made inquiring about the right HP for a 16' V-hull for just getting the family out on the water. First, I did get a lot of posts helping out - especially looking out to make sure I didn't get taken advantage of. Based on the posts, I took the old...
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    Minimum HP for 16' V-hull family fishing

    I bought a 1978 16' V-hull Lund with Trailer and with a Mercury 650 (Ser 2119780, about '68 or so.) All for $250. About $1000 later and after a ton of blood and sweat I have been able to make the boat and trailer safe and ready (tires, leafsprings, bearings, lights, deck, paint, carpeting...
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