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  1. jbing81

    Rustoleum Paint

    What type of Rustoleum paint are you guys using on you boats? Ive debated repainting this season as Id like to get out on the water asap. However I really dont want to pull the motor a second time in the fall just to lay some paint. So I might just bite the bullet and paint the transom this...
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    1972 SS Inside Out Restoration (New Title)

    Hey guys and gals With a lot of consideration I've decided sell my '59 Alumacraft QM and to defect to the "Dark Side"! This Sunday I will be picking up my first Starcraft and could not be more excited!!! It's a early 70's 18' SS with a similar year 125 hp Johnson with TnT. I've been out on...
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    Bound to happen lol

    Well after 30+ tools purchased at Harbor Freight I finally got a lemon... Bought a compressor yesterday for $130, got it home and put some oil in it before bed. Went out to the garage this morning and discovered 30 oz of oil on the garage floor lol. I learned to steer clear of the hand tools...
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    Soda Blasting (Detroit)

    I'm looking to have a few auto and boat parts stripped in the Detroit area. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I have searched up and down for a soda blaster in the area but can't seem to find one. I posted an ad on CL a while back and the only person to get back to me lives in Battle...
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    '73 Chris Craft Lancer

    Hi guys, I came across this beauty this afternoon! My uncle had one some years ago (though his was a '78 i/o) and have loved them since. This one is a inboard with just over 500 hrs. full FG interior with what looks like a new seats. The deck is in very good shape for its age with only...
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    Coat It

    Has anyone ever used the product "Coat It" by the Goop company? The bottom paint on my aluminum boat has seen its day plus I have a few leaks. with that said a strip and repaint is in the works. There are a few hull repairs so a new coat is needed to cover the blemishes. The product states...
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    Queen Merrie Splashed!

    Splashed the QM this afternoon! here is a pic! There was a lot going on at the ramp and on the lake so I only snapped one picture. I will be sure to have more next time! This wasnt exactly a restoration project as much as it was a good fishing boat at a great price project. everything...
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    Help with outdrive

    Hi guys I have a friend who is looking at this boat http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/1872874783.html It looks decent, but we all know how that goes... I havent seen it in person just the pics in the ad. Anyhow, he is dead set on buying this thing. I gave my input but honestly thats all...
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    Fuse questions

    Hi Guys I had to go through and rewire a few electrical items I have on the boat and have a few questions as to what amp fuses I should use. To start I have run 8ft of 10g from the bat (+) to the fuse block and about a foot of 10g for (-). from there I have run 16g from the fuse block to all...
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    CB Antenna?

    Hi guys, I searched the forums but didn't come across anything on the subject so if its already been asked i apologize. I just picked up a Cobra DSC radio today and want to know if I could use a CB VHF antenna rather than spend the extra money on a marine antenna. The antenna that I have is a...
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    Before I pull the lower unit....

    Hi guys Questtion for ya, yesterday I fired up my '77 Mariner 85 hp and everything was well. Today I I fired her up and there was no water flowing from the telltale, but there was yesterday. So I ran the garden hose through it and water flowed out of the intake, so no clogs. Is there...
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    Old OMC Tach Wiring Color Codes

    I have an old OMC tach that was given to me. It has 4 wires out the back, Blue, Black, Violet and either a gray or a brown??? The latter is faded so its hard to tell. Anyone know which is the pulse, 12v and gnd? Im assuming the forth is for backlight which Im not concerned with. Also...
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    Bilge pump wiring question

    Hi guys! My neighbor just gave me a Attwood Sahara S500 bilge pump. it didn't have instructions with it so I'm unclear as to which wire is which. There is a Black which I assume is the ground. A solid brown. And a brown with a white stripe. Does anyone know which color goes to what? Thanks...
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    A lot of new items for the Queen Merrie!!

    I posted this in the "Alumacraft" forum but people rarely frequent that area??? So I pulled off the garbage transom wood on the QM a few days ago. I reinstalled some red oak both in and out and coated with quite a few coats of epoxy. Im not too sure what the boat came with from the factory...
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    New transom wood, Seats and Motor Install!!!!!

    Installed new red oak transom wood on the QM yesterday. I laminated 2 1x12's together and coated with 4 coats of epoxy. Then for the inside I used 1x6 red oak also and again with 4 coats of epoxy. Total thickness including the aluminum for the hull is 2 5/8". There is just enough to get about 7...
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    Getting ready to start the Mariner

    Looking for help/ suggestions before I start my '77 85 hp Mariner for the first time. I have already changed the gear oil and the impeller was replaced last year via the previous owner (per invoice from dealer). Is there anyrthing else I should do before the big day? Also where will this...
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    Moch Seats For The Qween

    Moching up some new seats for our Qween Merrie. The boat came stripped so Im building everything from the ground up. I decided to start with 2x4's, its a lot easier to swallow when a mistake is made. Once I get them fitted to the correct size and comfort zone I plan on building the permanent...
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    Not sure what to price motor at???

    I have a 1979 25 hp Evinrude w/ controls and remote start. The motor runs like a top. The 2 previous boats the motor was on did NOT have hr. meters so the hrs. are unknown. Ive gone back and forth and Ive finally decided to list it on CL. However Im not sure at what what price to list for...
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    Put the Queen in the Water!

    I dropped the "Queen" in the water yesterday to check for leaks. Turns out I have 3 minor leaky seams. I searched the web last night and came across Gulvits. Has anyone used this stuff before? I have a lot of experance with epoxy (built a 12' skiff last year). It looks pretty straight...
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    Cracked Plexiglass Windshield

    Forgive me if this has been brought up before, I've searched but haven't found a relevant topic. I have a windshield off of a '59 Alumacraft that has a crack in it running from the top to the bottom. Has anyone had any luck repairing one of these? I was considering epoxy to fuse it back...
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