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    Help Installing Pedestal's... 1978 Rinkerbuilt Tri-Hull

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am working on my project boat that i purchased. (See Sig for More Info)<br /><br />We removed the floor and floatation foam because it was saturated and rotted out..<br /><br />We are installing a new floor and floatation foam, as well as all new seat bases and chairs.<br...
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    Flotation Foam

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am restoring a 1979 Rinkerbuilt tri-hull that had a rotted out floor. <br /><br />I am looking for about 6-8 cubic feet of flotation foam.<br /><br />Where is the best place to get the foam from? Right now the cheapest I've found is $53 for 8 cubic feet. Is that a good...
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    Prop Help & Suggestions

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am also replacing the prop on my 1979 Mercury 40HP engine. The prop that was on it was a 10-3/8 x 13 (Pitch).<br /><br />Does anyone have a suggestion what type/brand/place to buy a new prop? I know there are several types, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Composit. Several...
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    1979 Mercury 40 HP

    Hey All,<br /><br />We just bought a 1978 Rinkerbuilt 15' fiberglass boat w/ 1979 Mercury 40HP Motor..<br /><br />It does start, but only runs for about 30 seconds... The owner said it ran just fine last year. We got the whole boat/motor/trailer for $650.<br /><br />Anyway, right off I have...
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    1978 Rinkerbuilt w/ 1979 40HP Mercury OB... Is this a good boat?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am going to test drive a used 1978 Rinkerbuilt fiberglass boat with a 1979 40HP Mercury OB...<br /><br />Unfortunitly I don't know much more information about it, like the model or anything, I think its a tri-hull but i could be wrong... I think its 14'... <br /><br...
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    Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

    ok, I know almost everyone on this forum will pick the E-Tec over almost any other engine offered.<br /><br />So exactly is soo much better about the E-Tec as compaired to the Optimax?<br /><br />The 90HP E-Tec is $400 more then the 90HP Optimax.<br /><br />The 115HP E-Tec is $600 more then the...
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    What are the Top (Best) 3 Debth/Fish Finder's for $200~?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am going to be Purchasing a Lowe Fish n Ski FS175 in the next couple of months.<br /><br />I am not going to get their 'Fishing Package' With it as I've found its cheaper to get the Trolling motor and fish finder seperate.<br /><br />On that note. What is the best Fish...
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    What are the Top (Best) 3 Debth/Fish Finder's for $200~?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am going to be Purchasing a Lowe Fish n Ski FS175 in the next couple of months.<br /><br />I am not going to get their 'Fishing Package' With it as I've found its cheaper to get the Trolling motor and fish finder seperate.<br /><br />On that note. What is the best Fish...
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    When do '06 model's begin to hit the market?

    Hey all,<br /><br />Since i am new to the boating world, when do the '06 model's begin to hit the market?<br /><br />I know '06 cars start comming out before you even get 1/2 way therw '05. But like ATV's sometimes don't release the '06 till well into the '06 year.<br /><br />Thanks,<br...
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    Purchasing A New Boat... What is a fair Price?

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am going to be purchasing a New boat.<br /><br />Here's the Specs:<br /><br />2004 Lowe Fish & Ski FS175 w/ 90HP 2-Stroke - $12,299 (Price includes Dealer Prep & Dest.)<br />- 90 HP 4-Stroke (Upgrade $2,008)<br />- Swim Platform & Ladder (Option $350)<br />- Bow Cushions &...
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    90HP / 115HP - Can the 90HP be converted?

    Hi all,<br /><br />I have noticed all the 90HP/115HP engines seam to be the same engine, but obviously somthing is different in the 115HP, but the Displacement seams to be the same.<br /><br />I am curious what is different that gains the extra 25HP, and can a 90HP be converted to a 115HP? If...
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    4-Stroke Engine Choice... Which Engine?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have decided to go with a 4-stroke engine on my new boat purchase.<br /><br />Here the Choices I have:<br /><br />1. Yamaha 90HP 4-Stroke EFI:<br /> -Displacement: 97ci<br /> -RPM Range: 5000-6000<br /> -Gear Ratio: 2.31:1<br /> -Weight: 369 Lbs<br /><br />2. Mercury 90HP...
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    OptiMax vs 4-Stroke @ 90HP

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am in the market for my first boat, I going to be getting a 90HP engine, but i am drawn between the OptiMax and the 4-Stroke.<br /><br />Comming from California where some Drinking water lakes have outlawed the use of ANY 2-stroke engine, making only 4-stroke engines legal...
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    Need Input on New Boat Purchase... (First Time Boat Owner)

    Hello All,<br /><br />This will be my first boat, My fauther owned a boat threw my childhood and teenage years, so i have been on/around boats, but never owned one myself.<br /><br />Anyway I have pretty much narrowed the boat i am looking for down to one of the following:<br /><br />1. Lowe...
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    Buying New Boat.. Help with Engine Selection/Type...

    Hi All,<br /><br />I am looking into purchasing a new boat, This will be my first boat, but my fauther owned a 14' Aluminum fishing boat my whole childhood.<br /><br />I am looking into probably a Lowe Fish & Ski 17', or a Crestliner Sport Angler 1650.<br /><br />In either case I have been...
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