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    more paint questions

    first off, as sort of a background to what i am ultimately hoping the out come of this is, my expectations are not too grand. im not looking to be on the cover of a magazine, or even to have people compliment me all the time. i just want a good 5 foot paint job. you know, the kind that looks...
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    Carpet Question

    so i have decided to just buy some outdoor carpet from Lowe's/Home Depot. what would you guys suggest as a good adhesive to use? <br /><br />i plan to make the high traffic areas snap-in, but i want to glue the carpet onto the walls, bulkheads, etc.
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    questions about my checkmate *now with pictures!

    i have a 1982 checkmate eluder that i plan on making my pride and joy. the motor has low compression in three cylinders, and due to it's age probably needs to be replaced, but the floor and the hull are in excellent shape. fortunately, i can get a new windshield and canvas from where i work...
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    reman vs. new - are they really all that different?

    i blew the 350 on my renken, cracked the block internally, and im looking for some replacements. i got some quotes for new marine engines, such as an eagle, for around 3500. but i can get a remanufactured engine from rapido for around 1400. im thinking the rebuilt engine is only as good as...
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    merc 5.7 starter question

    i did a full tune up to my 1988 renken 2000 spitfire with a GM crate engine (thanks bondo) and when i went to fire it up the first time all it would do was turn over. i continued to check the engine for spark and realized it had none from the ignition coil. this i later found out was due to...
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    question about gauges

    seeeing as how my boat is a 1988 renken with a 5.7 mercruiser GM crate motor and a (likely) original alpha one sterndrive, id really like to get some new gauges (speedo, rpm, gas, volt, trim, and temp) for aesthetic appeal as well as to assure functionality. <br /><br />my question is: will...
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    cannot locate merc 5.7 serial number

    ive looked everywhere that everyone else has found the serial number for their models, and cannot find any number that resembles a mercruiser serial number. i have a 1988 renken 2000 spitfire and the only number i can find is what i believe to be the casting # 10243880.<br /><br />ive looked at...
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