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    Fuel Fill line

    Ok, need some opinioin. Sunday while working on the boat, I had my father-in-law's assistance. He is a lic. Mechanic and had this idea when we were discussing the fuel fill hose and its cost. His idea was to use aluminum tube, 1/8" thick wall, for the long straight sections and using new USCG...
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    Carpet Glue Removal

    So here is what I have, I need to remove the carpet/glue residue from the walls. I tried the oven cleaner trick which seemed to assist but it did not remove the glue. I hit it with the wire wheel, and that didn't seem to do a lot. Hit me with your best trick for removing this stuff. As...
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    Aluminum Fuel Tank....leak repair

    After removing my deck, I've found the 29 gal aluminum fuel cell, whic is surrounded by foam. I don't see any signs of past leaks (based on looking at the foam) but I'm wondering if there is a way or product that I can internally coat it with to ensure I don't have a leak in the future? Thanks...
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    Trix/tips for removing foam

    Aside from a small saw, a paint scraper and a flat shovel. Does anyone have a tip to removing floation foam? I did removed foam from about 4' of my 22' last night and it took about 1.5 hours. with that calculation I have almost 5 hours left to remove it all. oh joy!
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    Filling rivet holes?

    I have some brackets left in place from my casting deck that will not be put back. I would like to remove the brackets and it appears that I can only do so by removing the rivets. Is that a product I can use to fill the rivet holes so that I don't have to replace with a rivet or a bolt and acorn...
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    Coat-it or Gluvit?

    I will be ordering some supplies on Thursday this week. What is the general opinion of the group? Coat-it or Gluvit? both seem to be similar products for sealing rivets and seams. Please provide your input. Coat-it is a considerable cost savings over Gluvit with respect to price but is it a...
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    Late 80's VRO 175

    I'm looking at a late 80's 175 VRO, the current owner said a magnet came loose and trashed the stator and the flywheel. Said it ran good to that point. This had happened earlier this summer. Is this a reasonable fix and is this motor worth the investment? The stator alone is $280 and the...
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    Carpet Dye

    I've seen on this forum where carpet on the sides of the boat have been removed, looks like a ton of work. I would like to keep the carpet there, can I dye it? and with what dye? I've used Rite dye on a lot of hunting projects, can I dye this marine carpet and will it hold in this marine carpet?
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    Best, low cost VHF

    I have been searching the market for a VHF radio. I would like a fixed mount in my boat and will be using the boat on the Huron and Michigan Great Lakes. I've seen that the low end market radios are around $75 to $125. Are these good radios or are they cheap junk? As they don't come with an...
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    '79 150HP Johnson/22' Starcraft Mariner, What Prop?

    Ok. After reading post after post about prop selection and all the great advice, I have come to the conclusion that no two prop selections will be the same and that I am still uneducated with respect to my prop needs. Here is my scenario; 22' Starcraft Mariner - Stripped down for being a layout...
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    Trailer Paint recommendation?

    The trailer with my new starcraft project needs a paint job. I have arranged for it to get sandblasted, then I'll be painting it this coming Sunday. Does anyone have a paint recommendation?
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    Dual Controls for '79 150 HP?

    Will my '79 150 HP Johnson accept a dual control unit. This will be a work boat and I like the look of the dual control and was wondering if this engine will accept a dual control unit? Any input appreciated.
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    Floatation Foam for starcraft, How much?

    I have a 22' starcraft Aluminum hull. The boat is a center console with a 150hp outboard. I'm trying to figure out how much product I need to purchase to refoam the boat. My buddy said I needed to calculate the weight of the boat, gear & motor then determine how much foam to install. I'm sure I...
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    Replacement Fuel Tank

    I am putting my project list/budget together and I've been warned that I may need to replace my tank. This is a 1986 22' Starcraft CC. I have not taken up the floor yet so I don't know the tank configuration yet but I'm wondering if you have a recommendation for an aftermarket brand &...
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    22' Starcraft Mariner Project is underway!

    I'm going to be stripping down my 22' Starcraft center console to make more room for duck hunting gear. EDIT
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