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  1. Taxus812

    is the hull clear coated?

    I am refreshing a 1989 Sea Nymph with my son. We had fun all summer with this boat (rotten floors and all) and now I am about done with the refresh of the inside (I still have to restore the console). The outside is in pretty good shape but has been sitting for a while, so the bottom of the...
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    All-Around light pole rake

    I can't believe Im posting this :). Im restoring an 89 16" Sea Nymph Fishing Machine 161. the stern light socket had been removed, and now I have the new decking; I want to install one. The question I have is the rake of the light pole. Should the all-around pole be perpendicular to the...
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    Family boating in the gulf (Englewood, FL Area)

    Well one more step closer to selling my house in CT and buying a home in the Englewood Fl area. I sold my bow rider last week (three days to sell and I had a waiting list, I think I under priced it :) ). Since it will be at least a year before moving ,and likely another before buying my next...
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    selling process question

    Ok im going to sound green but I have to ask this. We are moving out of state and I decided to sell and buy something when I get settled. That said I need to sell my current boat. (2002 Four Winns fish and ski) The boat is ready for the season and is 100% drop in and go. I'm including a lot of...
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    Just need some troubleshooting reassurance - 1994 Mercury 90 OB

    I am helping my neighbor get his motor running on his 94 tracker with a 1994 Mercury 90 OB. He has been through a very difficult time so funds are a bit limited (which is why we are not just taking it to a shop). My background is Aircraft :) but Im helping him anyway. We can start his motor and...
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    1994 Mercury Tracker 90hp OB - water Pump replacment

    I am hoping you guys can help me out. I am helping my neighbor (more like a brother) get his boat back in shape after a difficult few years . ( He needs to get back to doing the things he loves like fishing). In that time the boat was sunk twice the tilt and trim smoked and much more. While...
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    When parking your trailer do you back it in when possible?

    So I have been doing some reading on locks and such and living in a area where you can leave you keys in your car never gave much thought about security. I noticed the other day at a more heavily used boat launch several, of the trucks backed their trailer into the parking space. I didn't give...
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    Recovering your boat into your trailer. - I just cant seem to get the hang of it.

    I have trailered my boat probably a dozen times (pretty green still). Unloading is piece of cake. Walking the boat onto the trailer is no problem from a dock (If I couldn't do that then I would just sell it ;) ). The boat launch near me is steep and doesn't have a dock, so you have to drive it...
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    getting started with Skiing and Tubing

    Well the winter is drawing to a close and Im starting to think about spring and summer with my new boat. Last season I spent a lot of time getting my certifications, learning how to trailer, maintain and drive the boat. That was plenty and a hell of a lot of fun. I have a little cash to...
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    should I sell my extra cover

    I got an exact fit sunbrella cover for my boat with the trolling motor fitting. I worked with the manufacture directly to get the correct fit and part and purchased it from a very great online distributer that has a fantastic boating forum :D.. Well long story short I apparently had a...
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    To Dye or Upholster

    Trying to decicide to upholster or dye. I have 4 bow cushions that have some sun damage. The vinyl is still soft and flexible with no cracking. They just look to have discolored from the sun and probably sunscreen and such. I got a quote from Fibrenew for about $150 to dye them which seems...
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    Oil inside of cover on 2002 Johnson 150. Is this normal

    Keep forgetting to post this. When I remove the cover and look inside the below the carbs I always see oily residue. I wiped it all out then ran the boat. Looked again and it was back. I removed the air cleaner and there doesn't seem to be anything dripping. I was wondering if the residue...
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    Turning Point Hustler prop

    Anyone use one of these ? Turning Point Hustler Aluminum Boat Propeller #2150 1911 for Johnson 150 HP Outboard 1991 - 2005 V6 - iboats I currently have only one propeller (stock prop). I want to purchase a new one and keep the original as a spare. I was hoping to improve my fuel efficiency...
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    Professional Boat Cover Reviews ?

    Using the discussions here on winterizing I was able to weasel in a Westland Custom Cover in sumbrella fabric (iboats has the best price BTW). Prior to purchase, I didn't really find much in the way of reviews on covers or fabrics outside of the manufacturers info and simple blurbs on...
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    boat alarm wile mooring

    We typically leave our boat in the water on weekends and during peak summer. We were thinking of moving our dock so we have it in deeper water (water level fluctuates daily). That unfortunaly puts the boat out of view from the house. The boat launch is closed after dark and the lake is only...
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    Powerhead synchronization and linkage, inspect

    Found this in the manual as an annual inspection. What the heck are they talking about ? :)
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    Fog using Primer solenoid Valve

    Well I completed fogging my engine the traditional way by spraying fogger into each of the carbs. Then I found this two sentence blurb about using the primer solenoid when I was reviewing the manual for storage procedures today. So I looked, and what do you know there it is (I think it is in...
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    Any good fishing in the Englewood FL area in December ?

    I'm traveling to Englewood FL mid December into early January. My wife and kids will be with me and have been floating the idea of taking my kids (age 10 and 11) fishing. I haven't decided shore or boat so both ideas are open. I was wondering if there is any good fishing this time of the year...
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    Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

    I have been slowly prepping my boat for her winter nap. The entire boat is clean and has a nice coat of wax. The cushions, equipment and carpet are removed and in storage. I was thinking it may be a good idea to clean my bilge and get the moldy slimy black crap out before covering. (thinking...
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    Winterizing - storing you battery in the boat

    Im winterizing over the next few weeks. My boat has an onboard 3 phased battery charger that switches mode depending on the battery state(I have a plug on the transom) . it also has a disconnect switch to disconnect the batteries from the main circuit (but leaving them connected to the charger)...
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