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    Battery?

    Battery prongs(?) seems to melt a lil by the main wires that connect to it. My buddy needs some help. Yall got some suggestions? Never experienced this myself, my guess is the terminals on the wires need replacing. Strange its not my own boat(s) having problems! lol
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    Best Lake Songs

    My gal and I have been in discussion about the best lake songs. Big fan of that Hank, Toby Keith, a lil Pink Floyd, etc. I am just curious what song brightens your day when you are out on the water and you hear it come on? My gal loves that new Kid Rock song while I tend to fall back to Brooks...
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    Volvo Service Manual/Bimini Top

    Once again, thanks for everyone's help on all my previous questions/posts!!! I'm looking for a service manual for a Volvo 5.0 for a 1986 Volvo Penta 225hp, 5.0 litre. Any suggestions on where to find one cheaper than the boat shops? Not a big fan of ebay. The model number is 56718. Also, my...
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    Starter Fluid?

    Was just given an '86 Bayliner with a Volvo 5.0.. All the wood has been replaced and it runs fine once it gets started. Thats the key there, once it gets started. I normally have to give it some starting fluid every time in order to get going. I'm curious of what I can do in order to eliminate...
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    Color Restorer?

    Hey y'all The color has faded on my fiberglass exterior. Its in good shape with the exception of the occasional nick or scratch(which would be covered by water when boat is in water.) My question is: Would a fiberglass color restorer be the way to go followed by a good wax job? Or maybe just a...
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    Interior Paint Suggestions?

    Hey y'all I just wanted to ask for suggestions for interior paint? i.e. brands, locations to buy paint, etc. I'm guessing like everything else with boats, marine quality is what I should use. I am only painting the inside walls(fiberglass) on my boat. Everything else is good. Thanks for y'all s...
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    1998 Crownline Question (Opinion)

    Hello everyone. Hope y'all had a fun and safe weekend. We did up on Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma. My old '63 Glasspar 40 horse Evinrude has crapped out on me(damn O rings) so I'm thinking of going a different route. An older friend has a 1998 21ft Crownline for sale and I'm interested in it. Just...
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    1963 Evinrude 40hp Water Pump Location

    Hey yall Just got my water pump repair/rebuild kit and feel dumb because I'm not sure where the water pump is even located? Please help! I have followed the FAQ "Awakening A Sleeping Outboard" pretty closely even though I have skipped over a couple steps to come back to them later. This weekend...
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    Ice Chest Seat?

    Hey y'all Thanks for all the help everyone has provided on every question I've asked so far!! Really appreciate it! So heres another..... I am thinking of getting creative and taking out the old bench seat(ruined) in the back of my 17 ft Glasspar and just putting a long ice chest with either...
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    Stereo Suggestions

    I have a 17 ft Glasspar and would like to add a stereo system. I know I need to get marine speakers, but am wondering what brands would be the best to go with? I don't want it loud enough to add an amp, just something to listen to at the cove. I am gonna put the cd player in the cubby hole so...
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    Wiring Question?

    I'm about to rewire my boat. It looks like the old wire is old speaker wire!! I need some suggestions on what gauge wire I should get? Only gonna do the boat, not the motor. Also, I guess, would it be worth it to install a fuse box and/or color coordinate the wiring to match it up to the pattern...
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    Identification numbers

    Does anyone know where to find the identification (HIN) numbers for a 1963 glasspar? Most sites I've visited only show the right corner on the back of boats and thats mainly for the newer ones or the ones past '82. Arkansas is giving me the run-around about the numbers for the boat and the...
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    '65 Glasspar wiring diagram

    Just got this boat and its my first boat. Definitely gonna be a project!! Anybody have any suggestions on wiring diagrams? The wires have been spliced so many times, its almost depressing!! I am going to attach a fuse box with it. Thanks in advance!!
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