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    Will this work as a kicker?

    Buddy of mine has a 1956 Johnson 10hp that he'll let me have for $20 or a case of beer. I have a kicker bracket on my boat, and would like to get it and use it as a trolling motor. The boat is a 22' walkaround that displaces roughly at 4600lbs. Will I see any headway, or is this too small of an...
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    Windows and Overspray

    I figured I'd post this here. I repainted the trim around my cabin windows, and didn't realize it isn't glass, but rather acrylic or similar. I got overspray on the windows, and was going to take it off with a razor, but that is causing lights scratches. Using Goof-Off (or Goo Gone) does ok...
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    Sound deadener and non-skid?

    I have a can of Plasti-Dip (used it for the gutter leak), and was wondering if anyone has ever used this stuff to reduce the sound from their doghouse (I/O cover, not Fido's abode)? Seems like you can get it pretty thick, and it's essentially a rubber layer.... Also, looking for something I can...
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    What should I use for a core?

    The plywood coring of a deck panel has rotted, and I'm finally going to repair it. It's the access for panel to remove the fuel cell, and has 2 pie plates in it. It's like 30" x 54" in. in size. I was going to go with marine plywood, but started thinking if I could use a lighter weight...
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    No difference with or without a hydrofoil?

    When I bought my boat last summer, it had a hydrofoil on it. I wasn't excited about that, but figured I'd leave it on and see how it went. She jumped up on plane, got good fuel economy (3mpg), and topped out at 33mph (gps), that's before I had u-joint problems. As some may know, I spent the last...
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    Leaf spring band-aid? - 6 People Didn't Die

    I never use my trailer. I don't maintain it with any regularity, nor do I care. Now, with that said, and the willing acceptance to be bashed because of it, I need some help. :D I need to move the trailer about 2 miles with the boat on it (it's on it now). It's a tandem trailer, and the rear...
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    Only took 30oz.?

    Went to refill my outdrive with gear lube, and it's supposed to take 39 oz (Alpha 1 Gen 1), but I can't get any more than 30 oz (+/-) before it comes back out. Drive was disassembled, and completely drained. Using the pump, and I just can't get any more in? Any ideas? Oh, and the drive is...
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    Which is easier for a one-man install?

    Stupid question... Putting my drive back on. Alpha 1 Gen 1. I have very limited clearance below (landscaping and slope of driveway), and I have bad shoulders. Lifting isn't really an issue, is the pivoting that kills. Anyway, to disassemble, I took the lower off, then the upper. Any disadvantage...
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    Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101

    Is there a comparable/acceptable alternative to Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101? I have QS 2-4-C with Teflon, and QS Engine Coupler Spline Grease. Will either of these two be a satisfactory substitute for the 101? The 101 is what the book says to use on the drive shaft retainer "nut", and that...
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    Alpha 1 U-Joint Drive Gear Assembly

    OK, I'm going nuts. I replaced my U-Joints, yoke, and u-joint shaft, and I was going to (finally) reassemble the upper last night. I went over the service manual (3A) again, and now I'm stressed/confused. I was able to set the rolling torque on the bearing assembly to 5 in/lbs. about 2 weeks...
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    Trim wiring

    My trim wiring going to the senders are trashed. One wire is so corroded, it broke. I have down, but up only from the 'Trailering' button on the dash, not the 'trim up' on the throttle. I would like to replace the wires, but, how in the world would I get the new wires through the transom? Do I...
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    Ujoints and such....

    If the pics don't work, let me know. Got my U-Joints out, and I'm pretty sure looking at them they were toast, and the yokes don't look too happy either (See pics). I have a replacement yoke assembly, so not too big of a deal. Looking into the bellows, there seems to be a bunch of rust flakes...
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    Alpha 1 Upper removal

    Quick question - to remove the upper, you just remove the 6 nuts and the 5 washers (leaving the ground plate on), and it should just pull off, right? Any reason it would only come out about 1/2"-3/4" and then stop?
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    My tab zinc won't come off

    I have no idea how old the zincs are (I've had it for 1 year), and I finally have a chance to change them, along with some other work I have planned. I'm trying to remove the tab zinc, but the nut inside the zinc is spinning when I use the hex key, so I started tearing the zinc apart. The...
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    Prop won't come off???

    About 6 months ago, I changed my prop (19p to 17p), and had no problems making the swap. I went out this morning to pull the prop, and it won't come off. Prop nut is off, tab washer is off, and the tab washer receiver came off, all without a glitch. I thought that was all I needed to remove, but...
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    How about a new forum category entitled...

    'What Boat should I buy?' :confused:
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    Questions regarding Alpha I Gen I

    1984 Alpha I Gen I (serial number is illegible) Pulled the boat out the other day (first time in a year), and plan on replacing my U-Joints (the whole yoke assembly actually), and do some maintenance, etc. I scraped off the residual barnacle crap from when I was wet slipped (on a lift now)...
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    Non-trailering guy has some trailering questions

    I pulled my boat out to do some work on it. I've never trailered it before, as I keep the boat on a lift in the backyard. I don't have a tow rig, so I got my neighbor to pull it for me with his truck. When we got home, I noticed that one of my tires is flat (it's a dually trailer), and that the...
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    Low Speed Stall, then almost impossible to restart

    I think I have a combination of 2 problems, but I'm not completely sure. Here's what happened today, that prompted this thread. This is not the first time I've had this happen, but I can always (usually) get it started. A buddy came over at 6am to go fishing. Had the boat off the lift and tied...
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    Had no depth readings today

    I have a Humminbird 383C GPS/DF, which has been great for my needs. Never had a problem with it, until today. Not even sure if it was a problem, or user error. Started the day in the Egmont Channel, (about 44' at center of channel) and no problem reading the bottom. All was right with the world...
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