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    need feedback

    I need some opinions,I am planning to lift my boat high enough to remove the trailer.I am using 4 chain hoists fastened at the ceiling and 2 tow straps rated at 20,000 lbs.I have seen words of caution on these straps that they are not meant for lifting.The boat is 23ft long and weighs about...
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    Boat launch

    Hey Guys<br />I have a trailer that has bunks and rollers and it all needs to be replaced.I have found a composite bunk board which I plan on using.My question is should I replace the rollers or just add a few more bunk boards.The boat is 22ft and weights about 3800lbs.I have never launched the...
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    Alpha one question

    I removed my ski platform and was close to my drive and it seems that when you turn the drive it has alittle play in it.It has a frame that holds the the drive and has a bearing on each side and one on the top.They all have a zerk fitting and the side ones have wires on the back,one of the side...
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    painting

    Hey guys I am in the process of painting my boat,from the rub rails on down I am using imron above the rail it will be a different color.below the rail accounts for 85% of the painted surface.This may sound like a stupid question but I was wondering if the top part could be painted with spray...
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    Bonanza Boats

    I have a boat that has a Bonanza Hull and interior,It is a Lessons Brand but some stuff was made by Bonanza for them.It is a 1987 model year.Has anyone ever heard of them and if so what? :confused:
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    hull

    Hey guys<br />I had purchased a boat,my first boat in late September and it has sat in the shop since.I got the creeper out and looked under the boat(I had to raise it up to see this )What i saw was a patch along the Keel area of the boat,Looked as if the boat was beached one to many times,To me...
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    300 tempest

    I have a boat with a 300 Tempest,I know its a 350 chevy with 300 HP .Is this a good engine?I have not been able to find much about the engine,Thanks for any info.
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    running it out of the water

    Hello Guys<br />I would like to run my engine on land ,I would like to tune it up and adjust the carb,what do I need to do to run the boat without putting it in the water.The motor is a 300 tempest with an alpha one drive,Thanks
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    more info

    Hello I had posted a messege yesterday about a LESSONS brand boat.It is a 1987 22 ft open bow,350/300,Alpha one drive,Hull # is LNZ200001D787.I know the boat was made in Eldon Missouri.That is all I know about the boat.Anybody know anything about this model ,Thanks
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    one of a kind

    Hello<br />I am new to the boating scene.I purchased a 1987 Lessons 22 ft open bowIt has a 300 tempest and a alpha 1 drive.My question is has any one ever heard of a LESSONS brand boat.I know that they were made in Missouri but not much else,Any help would be great,Thanks :confused:
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