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  1. John the Barber

    Seam repair on my Mercury 430

    Hey all, Been a while. It has been a very busy summer, so much so, I wasn't able to take the boat from the side of the house at all. Anyhow. Tuesday I loaded out with dive gear etc, wife (the flag follower) and h2o. Just as I was about to hook up the trailer I looked down to find the bow...
  2. John the Barber

    Anyone use a Tillerpillar?

    It's expensive $165.oo. It's available in different lengths to fit your own application. I think I spelled it correctly, it's made of carbon fiber. It looks nice. Thoughts?? Pics of your own "home" version that doesn't look toooo trailer park.
  3. John the Barber

    Mold & Mildew cleaner

    Suggestions. Boat sat over our winter (Florida). I just took the cover off of it and it has the black Mildew along the sides. It's worse on the side that was facing east. Soap & water removed most of it along with a scrub pad. What else? It's PVC.
  4. John the Barber

    DF 250 starting problems

    Hey all. We have twin 250's. In August we blew the heads on the stbd engine, via saltwater intrusion. Engines are '06. The two heads on the stbd were replaced by a suzuki dealer. Now when turn the key it cranks...not starting. If I start the port engine first, then start the stbd, it...
  5. John the Barber

    Lack of Responsibility....

    Edited for legal reasons.
  6. John the Barber

    What size marine cooler?

    Without taking off the cover and measuring. Does anyone know the quart size marine cooler with seating pad to get? I want to replace that black board amidships with one, for fish, BEER, BEER, etc.. Thanks Oh yes. 14 foot Mercury.
  7. John the Barber

    303 or Vinylex...

    Has anyone ever used this? It apparently contains no petroleum and is silicone based. Here's the companies write up: Lexol Vinylex Introduction: LEXOL VINYLEX is a patented liquid vinyl protectant intended for use in the care and conservation of vinyl, rubber and plastic. Its purpose is to...
  8. John the Barber

    Another question...Tie downs

    On the aluminum track of the Mercury I have. There are 6 tie downs that are slid into the track. Does anyone know where I can get more of these? I saw someone had rigged some around here, though I cannot find it again. Thanks :)
  9. John the Barber

    Best place to purchase a boat cover.

    Alright. I'm not attempting to be a post ">>ore". The old cover that came with my boat, just tore as I tried to stretch the end over the port quarter sponson. Who creates a good one? and Where's the best place to get it? Thanks :)
  10. John the Barber

    Boat motor mounting.

    Alright on to the next question. I've already asked about putting in through bolts. As the maiden voyage this morning proved successful I no longer feel the need for the bolts. No my next question. When I removed the old 25 Evinrude from the transom, I noticed about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap...
  11. John the Barber

    How to remove permanent marker.

    The previous owner used permanent marker to put on his registration numbers. How do I get that off without damaging the Hypalon or PVC? I want to buy the stencil kit and make it look a bit more professional. :)
  12. John the Barber

    To through bolt or Not to through bolt...

    Hello Gentlemen, I purchased a '04 Mercury 430 HD from a guy across the state. It came with an '82 Evinrude 25 HP (100 lbs...maybe). Well the Evinrude is not what I wanted, carb a mess and needs work and I don't want to work on it (smoke, noise) so today I bought a tiller 25 Suzuki 4S (152...
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