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    Powerwinch 812 convert to strap?

    Picked up a used Powerwinch and the cable is shot. Looking on the web I see that Powerwinch offers strap kit that is 20' long. Has anyone changed over to this or retrofitted a longer strap? Maybe something like this and convert the hook to a latching hook. Kinedyne 323040 Winch Strap 30...
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    Someone has a sense of humor.

    Lot's of SNOW, FREE!!!!!
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    Winch Control ?

    Found a 2000lb atv winch at the scrap yard. It's one like the HF imports or fleabay, much like this. It runs and came with everything but the controls or wiring. Trying to figure out a cheap / inexpensive way to get this operational. Looking around I see two options. 1) the momentary...
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    OMC #172998 Voltmeter On a 1985 Rude 90 VRO

    Will this work? All the listing I see show it from 1976 to 1983 outboard models. Does it require the wiring kit #173602 or 173611 to install it?
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    iboats boat specs page Unable to scroll

    Don't know if it's me, my computer or the site. Can't scroll to mfg's other than what's shown on the screen.
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    Neo Angle Shower, Re-caulk or Replace

    Have a Neo-angle shower unit that's about 15 years old, fiberglass. The seam at the pan to the 3 surround panels needs to be re-caulked (again). The caulk get nasty dis-colors, moldy(?). I have done this twice before. It seems that it is discoloring faster then when originally installed. Is...
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    Rescued another Rude, 1956 10HP

    Put together nice running 10012. Picked it up for $25 less a lower unit. Couple trips to my favorite junk yard for a lower unit, a ported cover plate and a fuel pump; converting it to a single line tank. Rebuilt the LU and water pump, pulled the flywheel, inspected everything and cleaned the...
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    Quiz Time - Can you ID this Bowectomy

    Saw this boat last year once, it popped up again near my MIL's house. I was intrigued by the bow steering wheel. Today my son and I stopped when I saw the boat. Had a great talk with the owner who told me how the boat used to have a Merc 650 on it and when he was young they would fish and ski...
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    Trailer projects, need some input

    Picked up a twofer, two trailers, 2 wheels, 3 axles, 2 posts, 1 1/2 jacks, 1 winch and 30 feet of chain link fence. Figured might not get hurt too much if they are scrapped, $100 invested. The Shorelin'r I'm hoping to clean up to use with a 14' Tinny that weighs about 200 lbs. Here it is...
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    14' Duracraft Utility, Maybe a 50's?

    Found another Tinny to fix up. The number 14038 is stamped on the hull and on the Duracraft tag. Thinking it's the serial or hull number. Looked for a model number on Fiberglassics but nothing seemed to match. 14' bow to stern, 48 or 49 beam and the transom is 36 at the top. It's a...
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    Tinny Bow Mount Trolling Motor, Maybe?

    Picked up a Minn Kota Turbo 555, 33lbs of thrust, at an auction. Cost was under $40 and spent a few hours repairing the cables. It's working perfectly now. Looking for ideas on how to try and mount it. If it even possible or feasible. I have some nice lengths of extruded aluminum that...
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    57 Rude 18hp Convert to electric start

    Last year I revived my 1957 Evinrude 15020 18 hp. It runs great, at least it did last year, we'll see after the ice melts this year. One of the things that was posted in my rebuild thread was a picture by High Trim of an 57 electric start model. It peaked my interest in converting this motor...
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    The 1955 Boat Show in Popular Mechanics

    I was digging around looking for info on old Arkansas Traveler boats and found this today. Popular Science - Google Books Love the prices and the new technology.
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    Little Arkansas Traveler, Wood gunwale rails?

    Going to look at this tomorrow. Pretty sure it's a 50's Arkansas Traveler. Familiar with Tinny's and how to clean them up, seal hull and replace the transom. The big question I have is about the wood supporting the gunwale. From what I can gather researching the web there are 3 - 1/2"...
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    Evinrude 140 Apprx year ID help

    Seller has no idea what the number is and is a few hours from me. Any idea based on paint and look as to what the year is? Thanks in advance.:)
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    Any Lightspeed EVO users?

    Today I had a phase one job interview for a parts manager position; had a great interview. Looking to see if I can glean some information on the software package they utilize, ADP Lightspeed EVO. There seems to be a lot of product sales info and teaser information on the web. Haven't been...
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    85 Johnson V90 w/ Power trim

    Ended up with hijack in a different thread, trying to see if anyone can tell me if my motor / tilt is factory or an add on by the PO or a Marina? Model # J90MLCOS. This is the hijack Originally Posted by ezmobee My esteemed college 64osby is incorrect about the location of a pump motor...
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    Memory Foam for back rest cushions?

    Is there any know issue or experience with using memory foam for cushions in a marine setting? Boat is trailered and covered when not in use. Looking to update the bow seating in my Starcraft Mariner. Thinking of adding back rest cushions. Lining the bow cap fascia and the vertical face of...
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    First boat, Her final journey

    She was a great boat for us, tons of great memories. A little sad to see her go.
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    Alberta Clipper 1 Boat cover 0

    Had the boat cover for about 10 years, bought a new tarp this year, an old billboard sign for $25, 14' 8" x 46, cut it down to 32'. Saturday night to Sunday an we had an Alberta Clipper pass through. Temps dropped from 42 to 17 and the wind howled 30 to 40 mph, don't know how strong the...
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