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    fishing lake seminole????

    ok, my dad and I have made several trips to lake seminole and have had NO LUCK!!!! Anyone have any tips on location or bait??
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    another jon boat rivet question

    Ok, Im starting to redo my 16' jon boat--new transom, paint, etc. Once I get the old transom out, do I have to rivet the brackets back in OR could I just use some stainless bolts w/ rubber backed washers?
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    to buy or not to buy

    hi all, need help making up my mind. I want to sell my jon boat and upgrade to a small skiff. My neighbor has a 14' ski barge w/ 35hp johnson that he wants to sell ($1000) BUT it needs a floor. I really like the layout/style but im not sure if this boat is worth it. PLEASE HELP ME MAKE...
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    removing calcium build-up from hull

    Is there a product in the market that is fiberglass safe to remove calcium build-up?
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    where do I post an ad for a project boat?

    I'm new to iboats.com and need to post an ad? Where do I post this at?
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    where to find parts.....

    Hi all, I'm looking for some railing for my Larson Volero 177. I've tried West Marine and a couple of other places, but I can't find "stock looking" railing. Any suggestions???
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    where to find mercruiser rebuild kits

    where can I buy a rebuild kit (new rings,pistons,etc.) for my mercruiser inboard?
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    To fix or not to fix...thats my question

    Hi all, Ok--I';ve posted some of my boats woes here, and gotten some good responses---but I still haven't made a decision---to fix or not to fix. My boat story: I purchased a 1980 16' Galaxy bowrider off of ebay about a year ago without seeing the boat under the premise that the boat...
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    floor plan change

    HI all, I have a 16' Galaxy bow rider and am thinking about making a floor plan change since I have to redo the floor and transom. I would like to turn this boat into a center console if possible. My questions are : 1. Where do I purchase the center console itself from? 2. What do I do...
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    60's Mercury 6hp water pump question

    Hi all, I'm going through one of my older mercury's and found a bad water impeller. Replacing it isn't a problem, but I do have a couple of questions. First, the foot has some "crud" in it (sediment, caked on oil, etc). What is the best way to clean this? Can I use some aerosol parts...
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    found a suprise when I pulled my carpet up

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I pulled my carpet up in my 1984 16' Galaxy last night and found a bit of a suprise--the aft floor in nothing but fiberglass--no wood at all. I've heard of boats having glass floors, but the bow floor is wood that has been glassed over unlike the plain fiberglass (no...
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    merccruiser 120/140 I/O not going into reverse

    My mercruiser 120/140 won't go into reverse. With the engine off, I pull the throttle into reverse, hand spin the prop, and get nothing but clicking. I can get it to lock into forward by hand. Any ideas?
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    Mercruiser outdrive removal

    Ok, time to remove my 1979/1980 Mercruiser straight 4 outdrive and engine to have floor and transom replaced. Since I know nothing about outdrives, can someone walk me through the removal process, possibly with pics or diagrams?
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    pressure treated: to use or not to use???

    Hi all,<br /> As most of you know, I am trying to get into boat restoration. Can I use pressure treated ply on a floor if I do not plan on glassing over it?
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    where to find wiring harnesses and wiring diagrams

    Hi all,<br /><br /> My boat 16' Galaxy needs to be seriously rewired. Where can I find OEM wiring harnesses and a wiring diagram???
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    straight 4 mercruiser questions

    Bought a boat with a straight 4 mercruiser and have a few questions. First off, when I change the oil, do I let it run into the bilge and out the drain hole? What weight oil should I replace it with? Can I pick up a filter down and Advance Auto (is there an auto filter that will work)? I also...
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    transom replacement $$$$$

    Hi all,<br />Over the weekend, I bit the bullet and bought my first boat (1980 16' Galaxy bowrider). I wanted a bit of a project boat (mainly for the pride of knowing I restored it myself) and found it in Atlanta. I can do all of the glass work mysef, paint it, and replace the floor, but the...
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    average transom replacement cost

    Hi all,<br /> Over the weekend, I bit the bullet and bought my first boat (1980 16' Galaxy bowrider). I wanted a bit of a project boat (mainly for the pride of knowing I restored it myself) anf found on ein Atlanta. I can do all of the glass work mysef, paint it, and replace the floor, but...
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