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  1. Dennis1958

    Decking a boat and water run off

    I'm getting ready to deck my aluminum boat in the next two weeks. I will be using marine grade plywood and had a couple questions. Should I seal the plywood with a paint ..if yes.... what kind and where can i purchase it and finally..... I was going to try and fit the deck tight to the side of...
  2. Dennis1958

    Wiring layout at ground zero

    I have a Lowe Deep V boat Im decking out from scratch. Im trying to determine how best to wire my boat before I deck it out. I will have a troll motor in the front which I was thinking of putting the battery for that under the front deck instead of all the way in back. I will have 2 depth...
  3. Dennis1958

    Buying a Fishfinder

    I'm looking at 3 different fish finders right now. The Hummingbird 565 the Lowrence x125 and the Eagle 320 (not color) The eagle is $145 and the hummingbird is 199 After a rebate I would get the x125 for $199 as well. 199 is my limit..any thoughts or other suggestions for my price range...
  4. Dennis1958

    compare Fishfinders

    I'm looking at two different fish finders right now. The Hummingbird 565 and the Eagle 320 (not color) The eagle is 145 and the hummingbird is 199 199 is my limit..any thoughts or other suggestions for my price range. Thanks
  5. Dennis1958

    Is a Treated Deck ok?

    I would like to use a treated plywood deck on my 18' fishing boat if possible. I can get this at the local hardware store but if it will fail in 5 years then I will do it the hard way and use marine grade. Has anyone had problems with treated plywood failing after a few years?
  6. Dennis1958

    marine grade plywood vs treated

    Hi, I'm getting ready to deck out my 1996 Lowe Deep V fishing boat. I was going to use treated plywood from my local hardware store but was told that even though it was treated , that it would buckle in a few years. They said always use marine grade plywood. Is this true or will treated work...
  7. Dennis1958

    Evinrude vs Mercury

    I'm buying a boat and ITs down to two boats and I would like your opinions on the motor they each have. A 96 Evinrude 48 hp vs a 95 Mercury 40 hp The Mercury has oil injection and the Evinrude has the oil mixed in the gas. Any thoughts would be helpful I have a 57 Evinrude Fastwin and...
  8. Dennis1958

    Your opinion on Evinrude 1983 50hp

    I'm looking at a boat that has a 1983 50hp Evinrude motor on it. I'm asking for any opinion good or bad about this motor. I have a 1957 Evinrude that runs great. Did the motor change in dependability on newer models?
  9. Dennis1958

    cleaning aluminum boat

    Im looking at buying an aluminum boat but the aluminum is dull. Is there something made that I can use to clean it up with? Im even open to buffing it out if it will clean it up.
  10. Dennis1958

    Cleaning Aluminum Boat

    Im looking at buying a 1998 aluminum boat but the aluminum is dull. Can it be polished so it looks nicer? I would even consider buffing it out if there is something made that can clean it up.I like the boat otherwise.
  11. Dennis1958

    1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp Parts

    HI...<br />I'm looking for a source for parts for my motor. <br />For starters I need an upper and lower gear housing (parts # 377117). I had the lower unit gaskets and seals replaced last year and the mechanic noted that the bearing in the housing is worn out allowing the drive shaft to wobble...
  12. Dennis1958

    Water in Lower Unit (Can I still run it? )

    I have a 1957 18 hp Fastwin Evinrude Motor. The engine runs fine but I found a small leak in the lower unit when I was getting my boat ready for Memorial Day Weekend. I tested the motor and it runs fine. I don't have time to fix the lower unit until I get back so I was wondering what the...
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