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  1. JimS123

    Has anyone built a boat with Marine Plywood

    I read post #1 and googled "costume boat", so I understood at the onset. But when he said put on a motor, I assumed he was talking about a REAL boat and that he was serious. If it truly was a joke, then he should go, well, you know what. But I'll wait till he comes back to pass judgement.
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    Outboard Motors Corporation outboard model number?

    Take your existing plug to any auto parts store. They should be able to look kit up and cross reference it if needed. Wire is sold by the foot and they should have that too. You'll need to solder it in to replace the ones you have now.
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    Boat Bumpers - Cheap Easy DIY Project

    Back in the day, "fenders" were constructed from woven layers of cotton "rope". Today the rubber made ones are really cheap. Want to make them even better? Cover them with a terrycloth fender cover. Let us know how yours work out after a year of being tied to a dock. I would imagine that...
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    Has anyone built a boat with Marine Plywood

    I "built" my first boat 54 years ago in my grandpa's garage. She sported a 40 HP Lark, and later a 60 HP Triumph. Yes, you need marine plywood, silicon bronze screws and red marine glue. Google Clark Craft, woodenboat.com and GlenL marine. Or just google building a wooden boat. There are...
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    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    Words of wisdom...
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    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    Of all the annoying things that illiterate boaters do, the MOST annoying thing is when a boat is coming toward you with bow lights on. Sure go ahead and use them if you are out all by yourself. But when another boat approaches you need to be able to turn them off, while still have the nav...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    I never paid no attention to load ratings and overloaded everything I ever had. Never had a problem. Then there was that day on the internet when the deer ran across the road. Why did that idiot in front of me have to stop that quick?
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    Help IDing Trailer

    My 14' tinny and my 19' I/O trailers all launch at the same depth. It's all about having the trailer set up right and then using common sense. (except crappy ramps might require modifications)
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    Help IDing Trailer

    Figuratively speaking since the trailer was completely under water.
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    Buying and Selling Online

    The boats are all put up for the winter. I only use Mercury marine oil. It's hunting season now anyway. My lawn tractor uses 1 3/4 qts of oil. So, after a bunch of years I have a bunch of bottles with only 1/4 quart in each. They are all different brands. can I mix them together?
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    Help IDing Trailer

    When I have nothing in particular planned I often go to the launch ramp with a sixpack just to watch all the funny commotion. Don't feel bad - 90% of the boaters simply are clueless about how to properly and easily launch and retrieve. What's worse is that many have been doing it a long time...
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    Help IDing Trailer

    I had a boat and trailer just like that. That's a light boat and should take no effort to launch or retrieve. It looks like the keel is lined up properly with the keel rollers. As such, the boat should self center, no problem. You are backing in too far. That's a given. If you insist on...
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    Buying and Selling Online

    I sold a 35 year old boat online. It was a pristine garage kept beauty with complete maintenance records that were up to date. I sold it as-is with no warranties, but I was sure that there were no issues. I sold it honestly. The ad ran for 2 days before I got a call. He came right over and...
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    To each his own. Personally, the slower I go the less I have to be watching forward, and the better I can see the bikini clad first mates on the gofasts that pass me by.
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    evinrude 25hp painting with mercury paint .

    You learn something every day. I assumed that hardener had to be used with a sprayer. Next time maybe I'll try that.
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    From my launch ramp to the river, part way at no wake zone. The rest is in the river with no speed limit. Total trip one way is about 12 miles. I NEVER go WOT unless a thunderstorm is approaching. Simply no reason to speed. I'm going fishing! This is all fun and leisure. I have...
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    Carpet bunks and salt water

    I don't do carpeted bunks. But I do like the "plastic" covers. I bought a new aluminum boat and it came with a new trailer. No choice. Before I rebuilt it I added EZ Slides (my cover of choice) and the $%^& things didn't work. Although I have had good success with FG boats, this was not up...
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    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    I have an old classic car. Used to run leaded gas. Then it was gone and we switched to unleaded. Back in the day we used to have to have the carbs rebuilt every 5 years or so. We switched to E10 in the early 1980's and I have not had to rebuild a carb since then. My old Ponch as been...
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    Help ID a barn find.

    The Champion gas cap is almost identical to the OMC caps from the 40's and 50's. They were used on Evinrudes and Johnsons, plus their private label brands. Mid 50's Elgins generally used an all brass cap.
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    evinrude 25hp painting with mercury paint .

    Your assessment is absolutely the best way to do it. The problem is that few non-professionals will have the equipment needed. That would be a big expense if all you wanted to do is paint one motor. Back in the day rattle cans of zinc chromate primer and lacquer topcoat, followed by hand...
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