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    How to Locate My Leak (Merc ocean Runner)

    I have an Ocean Runner rigged up for fishing the great lakes. It has had a slow leak for a while now on the right rear chamber. Now the right front chamber has developed one as well. What is the best method for locating this, or where should I start. Is it possible that the valves are no good...
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    Mercury RIB Mods.....With Pics

    Re: Mercury RIB Mods.....With Pics And finally, for boat numbers, I cut boards, put the stickers on, and then put 2 coats of fiberglass over that, and hung them off the side with some flexi ropes. So far, She has made 3 trips on lake Erie for Walleye. We got a little wet the first day out as...
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    Mercury RIB Mods.....With Pics

    Re: Mercury RIB Mods.....With Pics This is the hole I drilled to run the fuel line out. This is my "cockpit". I anchored the battery box to the box with screws, and mounted the GPS/Chartplotter above it with a RAM mount. I also added an upright rod holder to store hold the rods while We are...
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    Mercury RIB Mods.....With Pics

    I joined this forum a year and half to 2 years ago looking to join the inflatable ranks. After originally looking into Sibs, I came across a good deal on a brand new Merc ocean Runner 430. I added a 20 HP and started rigging it to fish Lake Erie for Walleye. I made a box 22 x 16 to mount the...
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    Seating options for mercury RIB

    Re: Seating options for mercury RIB So I decided to build custom boxes and mount the swivel seats on top of these. So far, I have just one coat of fiberglass on the boxes. I'm gonna sand, add another coat, sand and then paint. To mount to the floor, I'm gonna use some thickened resin to...
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    Trawler Restore ??

    Has anyone on here restored a Trawler. Would love to see a link to the thread. I have a new obsession with trawlers and am now in the market. they seem like a lot of boat for the money.
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    Seating options for mercury RIB

    Re: Seating options for mercury RIB I still haven't made up my mind what i am going to do with this. I called Mercury today, and they said drill into the floor, just use screws shorter than 1.5 inches. I just dont see how that will hold.
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    Help with "glassing" blocks to boat floor ?

    Re: Help with "glassing" blocks to boat floor ?
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    Help with "glassing" blocks to boat floor ?

    Re: Help with "glassing" blocks to boat floor ? Here are some pics to give You an idea of what I am working with.
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    Help with "glassing" blocks to boat floor ?

    Hello All, I just bought my first boat. It is a 14' Mercury RIB.Looking for ways to mount seats without screwing into the floor. I am wanting to mount some blocks to the floor, and mount seat pedastals to the blocks. Problem is, I have no experience with this sort of thing, but would love some...
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    Seating options for mercury RIB

    Hello all. After much thought, I purchased a Mercury Ocean Runner 430. So far sitting in the garage, it looks pretty good. I've got everything I need except for seating. I want to mount seat pedastals in it, but am reluctant to drill thru the floor. Do You think this would be a problem? I have...
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    Ordered the New Boat/Motor

    After much debate, I just ordered a Mercury 430 OceanRunner RIB (PVC) and a 20 HP Tohatsu motor. Now I'm gonna need to get a trailer, some small odds/ends and I will be ready to go. Any advice or suggestions....fire away. How much do You think I will have to spend to get a suitable trailer?
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    Mercury RIB a Good Boat ??

    As You Guys know, I've been posting a bunch trying to figure out which boat to buy. Does this seem like a good deal. More important, Are these Merc's decent boats? Mercury Rigid Hull Inflatable (RIB) 14'1""
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    Best Set Up for $6000

    Alright Fella's. My Wife has allocated $6000 for Me to set a boat up. I would love for You folks to give Me some input on what I should look into. I am open to a RIB or SIB. It's main use will be two seperate, week long trips. One on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. The other on Lake...
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    13' Saturn With a 9.9.................Enough Power?

    Will a 9.9 HP motor be enough power on a 13' Saturn? I plan on using the boat for small lakes, rivers, and an occasional, close to shore trip on the big water. Hate to be a wimp, but money is an issue as I put this project together.
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