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    01 Mercury optimax 150

    Hi guys, been awhile see if I could get a hand on this one.. I am putting new spark plugs in the engine, Anyone have any tips or tools to make it any easier its VERY difficult to get into the plug area. The first 2 I pulled out seem to be a little stripped. I gave 1 new threads worked out...
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    Trim Fault buzzer 02 Optimax

    I recently purchased a used 02 150 optimax with the sc1000 smartcraft gauge. The marina mounted and watertested and never mentioned anything. Its pushing a 19' deep v everytime i start the engine the gauge reads Fault Trim and beeps. it trims all the way up and down without any issues. Any...
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    Deck hatches on a foamed in deck

    Just looking for a few oppinions on deck hatches. I foamed the entire inside of the hull before intalling the new deck. Should i still put in deck hatches or is it pointless? Talking about the round hatch type. <br />There is foam the entire length of the hull all the way up to the deck. <br...
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    Moving boat off old roller trailer to new bunk trailer.

    Hi i had made a post pretty similar to this last year. I did a search and read alot about it now its time to actually move it so id like a few oppinions on it.<br />I have to move a 19' boat non equiped no engine or anything off a very old roller trailer onto a new bunk trailer.<br />Boat weighs...
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    To clean a gas tank?

    Is there a solvent or cleaner out there gfor plastic tanks to make sure they are not contaminated?<br />Also metal omc tanks reuseable after the cleaning or invest in new tanks?
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    1973 evinrude

    Just got another cheap boat. Has an old 73 evinrude doesnt seem to be seized up... i did have some mouse nests in it looks like its been asleep for years.<br />any tips on the attempt in awakening this or lost cause?<br />Thanks.
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    New Possible Project

    Even tho i am just finishing the rebuild i already have my sights set on a boat. It looks alot like a late 50s mfg I couldnt find any tags on it or identification at all. the only thing is the steering wheel says Tara. Its a 2 seater little powerboat. Ill be visiting the consighnment tomorrow to...
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    To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

    I have heard alot of pros and cons on gas tanks im looking for an 18 gal or so running a 150 optimax on the boat. Anyone have an opiinion on stel vs plastic etc? Lets me know ill be buying one this week.<br />Thanks<br />Happy holiday to all <br />Garrett
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    about to purchase a optimax

    I found an optimax at a well known dealer here in RI. It is a 2001 150 optimax. Where can you find Smarttech guages?
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    bimini with sides and windows

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a vinyl or thick canvas bimini with sides and zip up door? I cant seem to find them anywhere.<br />My boat only has small front windows no bimini or protection from the nasty weather and sun.<br />Thanks
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    Best way to join fiberglass back together

    I recently had done the transom on thy glassmaster<br />had to cut across to get the transom out.<br />It's all in fits great just would like some oppinion on the strongest way to rejoin the 2 parts of the boat. <br />Got rid of that 140 hp merc tower of power got a new etec ready to go :) <br...
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    Vintage boats

    From time to time i've seen many members looking for infromation on older boats. Upon browsing at a local flea market i came across 2 bins of boating magazines of various titles from the late 50's to the late 70's if anyone is still looking for adds or information id be happy to post a picture...
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    Vintage boats

    From time to time i've seen many members looking for infromation on older boats. Upon browsing at a local flea market i came across 2 bins of boating magazines of various titles from the late 50's to the late 70's if anyone is still looking for adds or information id be happy to post a picture...
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    towing a 19' with an explorer

    Hi i was wondering if a 00 explorer 2 door would tow a 76 glassmaster 19' with a 125 on it without any killing of the truck or major issues. i got the boat home fine with the original 72 140 hp engine on it. since then ive redone the entire boat deck stringers foam etc.<br />thanks in advance...
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    old merc cant find the year

    I had gotten a boat over the summer with a engine. Its a 1400 merc serial starts in 294 <br />anyone have an idea on the year of this engine?
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    transom replacement...

    I'm in the middle of my transom and stringers replacement. 3/4 of the deck is complete and in place. I happened to be grinding away at the transom joint and went thru the bottom of the boat a teenie bit. It is not more then 2 inches. My question is should i sand the inside down so its even and...
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    What to Build to hold a large engine?

    I was curious on any ideas to make a stand for a mid 70s 140 hp mercury outboard. any help would be great engine is so heavy has me stumped. I have to get something to hold this engine so it can be sold.<br />Thanks for any help <br />Garrett
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    where to get inexpensive side liner

    i need something light to attach to the sides of my hull on the inside.<br />the original material was very thin and just glued up any ideas?
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    warped boat?

    My friend is looking into a used boat at consighnment needs a new deck etc has cracks in gelcoat on topdeck. my question is how can i tell if this boat is warped or not worth the fixing?<br />any help would be great i just usually judge by outside.
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    2 part foam

    i recently had taken my front deck out only to realize i had to replace the whole deck and a stringer the whole holl was long foam board shaped chunks fully water logged so i discarded and grabbed 3 2 gal kits of 2lb foam anyone have any experience using this good/bad the boat is VERY damp...
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