1982 MR 180

redneck joe

redneck joe

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got rained out while working on the trolling motor mount. I'm using existing holes thru the bow - 1/2" starboard on the top with 1/4" on the bottom under the bow. Then have countersunk bolts coming up for the mount. Hopefully get done today after rain moves thru


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redneck joe

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Well tried out the electric motor with the extension on it. Forgot to take into account the rise of the mount. Ads about 8" overall. Looks like going to have to get another extension.....
 
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Watermann said:
Lots to go wrong with them that's for sure.
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That would prob explain why my front piece is blue and the rest is brown.


Got a shift issue. Goes in gear and was able to idle home but a bit more stiff than it was but only idle speed. The linkage under the hood all seems to be working. Any thoughts on that?
 
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Going to live with the leak until fall when brother come in and we'll get floor out and all done in the week he is here. I'll start another thread on that but for history here is the leak thread.

leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

ok kids - got the boat last year, new it had a leak, found 5 or 6 rivets that were leaking (mostly just a slow seep) so replaced those. Blind rivets with ample 4200. Found by putting a good amount of water in the thing with the plug in. Still have my leak. Never thought much about it as I...
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