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  1. skyaggie

    New to Me Boat with Battery Charging Issues

    So I recently purchased a 1995 Mariah Davanti 215 with a 5.7 Mercruiser. I took it to the shop and had the mechanics run through and check everything and do a regular service immediately after purchase and everything checked out good.... The only issue I am having is getting the batteries...
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    Plasti Dip Outboard Motor Coating

    My buddy told me about this stuff because I had not heard of it before last weekend. He told me that he had spray painted the wheels of his '08 BMW and i thought he had lost his mind... until I tried using it. This is one of the coolest products I have found in a long time. I used a couple of...
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    To Atlantis!!

    I saw this picture today and it made me laugh pretty hard. I think its the caption that makes it. If your gonna make an expensive mistake, might as well get something out of it... like a good chuckle:)
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    Winter Storage and Impellers

    I understand that impellers function by being tighter fit to one side than the other to pump water which in turn causes some fins to be bent while the motor is not in use. Since this causes damage over long periods of time is it possible to negate the damage by cranking the motor occasionally...
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    PTT Reservoir Access

    Can someone give me some quick info on how to add hydro fluid to my trim system? I'm getting some bleed off and its quite annoying. I was told I just need to add fluid and bleed it but i have never messed with one. Hope its fairly simple Thanks in advance for any help!
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    1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project

    Re: 1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project The motor for the most part wasnt too horrible. of course sitting for long periods of time is never good but with a little elbow grease and some quick maintenance she was running good. we pumped the tanks and cleaned them, cleaned out the carbs, replaced...
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    1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project

    Re: 1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project we buffed out the oxidation and found the gel coat to actually be in pretty decent shape did some fiberglass repair on the rear (not Transom) but nothing too bad the ugly blue paint had to go!!! we ended up repainting the hull with Sonic Blue Pearl...
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    1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project

    Re: 1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project We rebuilt the old bench seat and replaced the two front passenger seats using what was left of the old wood as templates made cutting the parts much easier some of the old seat foam was salvageable and was used in constructing the new ones we...
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    1978 Chrysler Conqueror 115 Project

    Here are some quick shots of my little boat project Picked up this little Chrysler Conqueror for next to nothing on craigslist this spring as you can imagine, it was in pretty poor condition when i took possession. The wood rot was extensive. the hull was heavily oxidized and sun damaged and...
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    No smoke from 2 stroke outboard

    Re: No smoke from 2 stroke outboard These photos show some detail of the damage. two coats of paint over bondo, front metal strip is broken loose, the chrysler emblem is painted over and both metal 115 plates are missing, Not gonna be fun photos are from mid summer, notice fiberglass...
  11. skyaggie

    No smoke from 2 stroke outboard

    Re: No smoke from 2 stroke outboard Dont have much in the way of pictures, and shes a work in progress so don't judge her too hard! Shes come a long way from when I started!!! didn't take hardly any build pictures:facepalm: Even threw in a couple great oklahoma sunsets from the good times...
  12. skyaggie

    Bizarre Boat Anchors

    I know many here have lost one.... or several:facepalm: And we have all heard the saying "so and so would make a better boat anchor" soooo... What bizarre objects have come in handy in a pinch? What home made concoctions have actually performed?
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    Transducer Mounting Problems

    Anyone have practical advice for correctly mounting a transducer? the instructions that came with mine were clear as mud. ive got it mounted but lose signal over 1/4 throttle, so all is not right. Any advice is appreciated
  14. skyaggie

    Hull Cleaning Tips??

    anyone have any good advice for cleaning the outside of a boat? particularly the rear near the outboard that may come in contact with fuel/oil?
  15. skyaggie

    No smoke from 2 stroke outboard

    Hey everyone, new here to iboats but have used info from the site to restore my boat and found it extremely helpful. But down to business... I have a Chrysler Conqueror 115 with a 78 Chrysler outboard that runs excellent but seems to emit no smoke while running. I am running the standard...
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