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    1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project

    Re: 1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project New decals off of Ebay. Purchased stereo and will install when it arrives Re-attached Hummingbird 200DX that i found in the boat when purchased. Works on Simultor session. If anyone has the Hummingbird Speed and Temp attachment, i would appreciate any...
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    1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project

    Re: 1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project Heavy Oxidation I was ok with the BIOKLEEN but needed something better. For any owners with heavily oxidized boats, BEFORE wet sanding, (which im glad i didnt do) I would be first try: -3M™ Marine Imperial Compound or Finishing Material. -I applied it with my...
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    1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project

    Re: 1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project REPOWERED: I looked around, and found a guy in Naperville who rebuilds engines. Went to his shop and had an hr long discussion with him about different motors. Took some time off to do some homework, and then settled on a 98' Johnson 90hp. We disconnected the...
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    1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project

    Re: 1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project Interior Bench: OK, concerning the bench, I have attached my work over the past 2 weeks. It went smoothly. I used pressure treated 2"x12"s and predrilled holes, connected them, and affixed them to the existing seat boxes with "L" clamps. I also ordered 4 yds...
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    1989 Maxum 1700 XR MA Project

    Folks, Newby here. I took the plunge on March 27 2012, and purchased an inexpensive but what appears to be a very solid Maxum 1700 XR MA and trailer. Prior to towing the boat home to Chicago, i looked and reached my hand, pressed a nail point, and looked pretty much everywhere and found just...
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    what do you think of this maxum boat? can you tell me the model?

    Re: what do you think of this maxum boat? can you tell me the model? I just purchased the same and will start a new project thread in a few minutes: Here is what i can tell you, because i have just completed some investigating and got some information from Brunswick yesterday. IN short, It...
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