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    Post a picture of your boat/whip...what do you take out...

    Re: Post a picture of your boat/whip...what do you take out... Hi All, this is my project boat from NJ. I call it a $100. craigs list nightmare. I got the engine running great, and thats what important. It's a 17' ASI imperial open bow, that is under restoration from hull up. It should be...
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    24 Pitch ??????

    Re: 24 Pitch ?????? When I arrived to pick the boat up, I knew why it was $100. The first clue was a little tree growing out of the floor, but I bought it anyway for the engine. My wife did'nt feel safe on my other project boat (16' Glastron speed boat) so my new project boat was this...
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    24 Pitch ??????

    I have an 84 merc 115, and have just the S.S. prop off yesterday. The only numbers I can find stamped on the inside is a 24. Is this the pitch of this prop, or am i missing more numbers somehow?
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    84 Extremely Stuck Merc Prop w/pics

    I have tried everything except a cut off torch, and it did not bulge. I did prevail, though it took 12 hours, many hand tools, punches, dremel, sawsall, drills, puller,hammer, then bigger hammer, and alot of patience. It is a s.s. prop with only a 24 stamped on the inside. I enclosed some...
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    Ethanol Question

    I have heard from a few merc. guys in here, and they seem to agree the ethanol added gas from the auto pumps will tear up my powerhead( along with other problems). What is the best additive for two strokes? Is it also true that gas from boat ramps are (safe) or lower in ethanol than pumps for...
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    I'm at the end of my rope

    I have an 84 merc, and I just managed to get the lower unit off, but he prop is'nt giving at all. It's a S.S. prop, so I really didn'nt want to scew it up((((but))))) Can anyone give me any special methods they may have. This is a complete restroration, and I'm way over the limit as it. I...
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    NJ Boating/Crabbing

    Hi, I'm putting my boat in at pennsvile NJ this summer, and was wondering were the best crabbing spot may be with-in 20 mile from pennbeach nj. A lot of people crab from the docks if your go down the C&D canal, but there's alot of traffic for crabbing in the canal. I've been crabbing by the...
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    A - B - Both Switch Wiring Diagram

    My Imperial that I'm completely renovating came with an a-b- or both switch, and it was'nt wired right. I would like to use this switch w/ 2 batteries, if I can locate the proper way to wire this type of switch. It's an 84 Imperial with a 115 merc, elect start, depth finder, fish finder, cb...
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    Frozen Prop on 1984 115 Merc.

    Is there a special puller made for a frozen prop, and carrier bearing in order to rebuild lower unit. Does anyone have any thoughts on this straight 6, two stroke. (good or bad) Thanks
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    1984 Merc 115 stuck tight.

    I'm trying to remove the lower unit in order to rebuild the unit with new seals and replace the impellar. It has been sitting in salt water for years and it is stuck tight. Before I get a bigger piece of wood and a bigger hammer, i want to make sure I'm not missing anything that is still...
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    I'm Stuck, HELP!!

    I am in the process of rebuilding the lower unit and impellar, but the prop is stuck tight on the shaft. Any ideas with heat on stainless prop? Also I'm looking to downloading a service manuel for a 84 Mercury 115 inline 6, Anyone Please!!
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    spot glazing after filler, before base primer

    I'm completely restoring a 17' Imperial inside and out.(big Job) My question is about a fiberglass boat and using glazing compound to fill very small scratches and dings after fixing them with filler prior to applying base coat primer. The tube of stuff says you can use it on fiberglass boats...
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    84 Imperial Boat Seats

    My new winter project is a17ft 1984 Asi-Imperial boat with a 115 merc. I bought off of craigs list for $100.00. I'm not new to boat renovation, but I value you guys advice I posted a few picture, but have many more on my project. The floor, transom and seats are completely rotton. (the boat...
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    Gas Tank & HTS 2000

    Has anyone ever used HTS 2000 for aluminum gas tank repair? I bought this 17ft imperial with a 115 merc for a $100. A custom fuel tank will cost $350. to $450. This is just a fuel tank!!!! If anyone can share any imput on this product, it will be very appreciated.
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    Help!! Aluminum Gas Tank Repair Materials

    I have a few small holes in my under deck gas tank, and its not in the buget to buy a new one. Has anyone ever used Aluminox Epoxy Stick for all aluminum marine repairs? I read over a hundred of post, and no one says anything about this stuff. I also have grey marine tex, epoxy and poly...
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    Is it a 72 Glastron Boat? Can You Help with parts?

    I am working on a complete restoration project boat. However, I thinks it's gt 160 72 glastron 16ft speedboat, but I'm not positive. Does anyone know for sure what model, and or year I'm working on? Also, I looking for emblems that go on the front of the boat and a windshield? Any one that...
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