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    Besotes or Belmont Boat

    I have a chance to pick up either a Besotes of a Belmont boat. Is there anyone who has heard of these boats and what do you guys think. All information much appreciated and needed.
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    Where To Order Tech Manual

    Would I order a Tech Manual for my 1979 Mariner motor, (60 hp) from a Mercury dealer? (is this better than say a "Clymer" type manual) I am going to rebuild the the motor. Will a tech manual give me all the order of disassembly, specs, clearances, tork settings etc.? Any and all help much...
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    Controls for 79 60hp mariner motor

    Who makescontrols for a 60 hp mariner 1979 Motor has tilt
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    mariner 60 hp what year

    Serial # 675 L 304587 Does anyone no what year and where made?
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    Mariner Motor What Year?

    Just purchased a mariner motor 60 hp for $75.00 Serial # is 675 L 304587 Is electric start with tilt/trim The motor says made in Japan What do you guys think Have not put a battery to it but i can turn it at the fly wheel
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    What Prop To Use?

    I have a 2002 Honda 9.9 power thrust 25" shaft. My boat is a 1992 16' valco bayrunner and weighs approx. 230 lbs. The honda was used as trolling motor for a 24 Wellcraft Coastal W/A. I sold the Wellcraft but kept the Honda. The first time I tried to use the Honda I lost the prop shaft and...
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    25" Shaft?

    Did mercury make 25" shaft motors in the 20hp to 60hp range in the mid 80"s to mid 90"s? Thanks
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    25" Shaft? Need Info

    Did Johnson/Evinrude make 25" shaft motors in the mid 80"s - mid 90"s? Thanks
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    Engine Information Needed

    What kind of availabilty is there for Mid 80's to mid 90's motors (make not that important) that have 25" shafts? Thanks
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    Information Needed

    What is the availability of late 80's to early 90's motors that have a 25" shaft in the 20hp to 60hp range
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    Need Transom Advice Please

    I am repairing the transom and replacing the wood that is bolted to my it. The transom was cut down by the previous owner to accomodate a 20" shaft shaft motor. The boat does not have a splash well. It can't be seen but the factory wriiting on the transom says "25 trans". My plan is to have...
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    Transom Material

    Do I need to use p/t plywood or can I use c/c plugged and sanded exterior grade, exposure 1 plywood The boat is a 16' Valco Bayrunner My transom was 3 pieces of 5/8" (not p/t) total width of 1-7/8" I will be using 4 pieces of 15/32" total; width of 1-7/8" I will also be treating the plywood on...
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    Help With Uploading of Pictures

    Need some help on how to upload pictures Thanks
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    Stripping Paint from Aluminum Hull

    Need ideas/methods/products for stripping paint from exterior/interior of an aluminum hull Thanks
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    Screw Holes How to Fix

    I have an aluminum boat that has screws form pevious mountings of who knows what (top of gunnel, transom (few below water line), sides of hull, most above water line. How to fix these holes with out welding them (I know this is the best) Need ideas Help
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    16' Valco Bayrunner, Screw Holes

    Any suggestions on filling a bunch of screw and rivet holes short of having them welded? Someone told me of a product by Evercoat, Metal 2 Metal Help would be much appreciated
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    Transom Height to Motor Shaft Length

    I havea 16' Valco Bayrunner, the transom was notched out +7", it appears the original transom was very close to 25". The cut out area was very poorly done. I am proably going to restore the transom to its original height. Am I going to have to use a 25" shaft motor or can I use a 20" shaft...
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    Transom/Engine shaft Length

    I have a 1992 16' Valco Bayrunner that has had the transom cut down down approx. +6" which leave the height of the transom approx. +17". It appears the original height was somwhere between 24"/25". I am going to restore the transom back to it's original height. Will I have to use a 25" shaft...
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    Steering Question

    What is rotary steering? Would it be suffucient to use on a 16' Valco Bayrunner? Hp for my motor will range from 20 hp to 50 hp
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    mariner motors

    I am researching motors for my 16' valco bayrunner. I have found a couple of mariner motors in the 30-40 hp range which is the range I am looking for. Are there any inherent problems with these motors i should know about? Any insight wuold be appreciated Thanks
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