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  1. thomasiam

    1977 glassmaster 14' with 50 hp outboard. need help with model.

    hi all, I just got a 1977 glassmaster 14' boat from a friend. just started to rebuild it but cant seem to find /locate any model information on the tags. if anyone out there can tell me what I have it would be greatly appreciated. not sure if the motor that came with it is OEM but it's a...
  2. thomasiam

    Need help identifying mercury 50 hp outboard engine model

    hi all, I just purchased an used mercury 50 hp outboard engine and cant seem to locate the model number. the serial number sticker is no longer there so there is no real marking on the engine. But only things I can see are these stickers. can anyone help me to narrow down the year and model...
  3. thomasiam

    12' porta bote mod project - progess report

    Re: 12' porta bote mod project - progess report Great news. the boat worked great over this weekend. the only issue was i could not go over 50% of the throttle due to too much water coming in from the bow due to splashing. Faster you go more water splashes in. fastest i took it was 9 NM...
  4. thomasiam

    12' porta bote mod project - progess report

    hi guys. BTW thanks for all your help and guidance in modifying my new 12' porta bote to handle a 9.9 HP motor. here are some mods i did for the past few weeks. the original design was done by Stepperbill plus my own add ons. first and foremost issue was beefing up the transom to be able...
  5. thomasiam

    how to break in a new tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke motor

    hi all, i just got a new tohatsu 9.8 4 stoke motor and want to ask a simple question on how to break it in. acording to there website they give you a chart staing different hours but falls short in extact what it means. i'm totally new at this so have no idea what they are refering to in the...
  6. thomasiam

    How to make stronger transom for 12' PB?

    Re: How to make stronger transom for 12' PB? borato 2 - that boat is totally stocked!!!! i see the cross support via plywood seat. nice.... as long as Fish finder goes i am using this setup. it's totally adjustable and secure on to my PB. it seems like so many of us are having this transom...
  7. thomasiam

    How to make stronger transom for 12' PB?

    Hi all, I am thinking of getting a 9.9 HP gas engine for my 12? PB. :D Why spend the $$ for a 6hp if I can boost up the transom and get a 9.9. Have anyone made their boat transom stronger to handle 9.9 hp motor and if so how? I?m thinking strong and light material to support the transom...
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