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  1. briangcc

    Tow rope to Talon bracket?

    Couple passes and I see that bracket cutting right through the rope as you have it now. You need a different solution. 2nd boat just for tubing? :)
  2. briangcc

    1988 HarborCraft?

    What does the registering authority say it is? You have the MO registration number (which appears to be somewhat current) and it should have a HID in the back right on the outside of the transom. They should be able to tell you some info from that. Otherwise...old boat, needs plenty of...
  3. briangcc

    Grady transom repair

    Miss Morgan and Fuugly by archbuilder (he still around??) are two boats I know of here that have used SeaCast extensively. I'm sure there are others. I know nothing of the Carbon product but if its similar makeup I would expect similar results.
  4. briangcc

    Does this seem right to you?

    Pretty sure mine did move a bit side to side. Not sure it was that much though.
  5. briangcc

    1986 Beachcraft 170

    Gotta drill as tap test won't tell ya bupkiss. 1/4" drill bit, down low. Shavings come out wet, you know you have issues. Shavings come out dry, 4200 sealant and call it a day. The M is just a model designation. If you look at my sig, all the modern boats had some sort of designation LE, LS...
  6. briangcc

    1993 Glastron 175 SSV Elite dashboard switches

    If you have a livewell, one probably controls that. Depending on the boat, you may have a couple empty switches that go to nothing - for use with accessories you'd install after purchase.
  7. briangcc

    Ok. Trailer time!

    Just going to correct this a touch. My tandem trailer with brakes under the FourWinns had BOTH a registration and title. The registration was NOT transferable. My current trailer under the Chap is transferable registration. This is a single axle trailer with brakes. So it depends. This is in...
  8. briangcc

    Buying my first fishing boat

    Some of the fondest memories on boats were on my uncle's 16' Starcraft with 9.9HP Evinrude (tiller steer). We didn't break any speed records but with him at the throttle, my sister and all my cousins crammed in we had a blast. I wouldn't trade that for anything. My 2 uncles and my cousin now...
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    Who wants to play "Your opinion MIGHT matter"?

    More modern, as in last 10 years, deckboats and pontoons both meet those specs. Bayliner's deck boats you can spec out with trolling motor and livewell. Pontoons you need to find one with a fishing setup - think Tracker toons here, fishing barge. Heck my current boat meets your must...
  10. briangcc

    Foam Deck Padding

    SeaDek here. Custom pattern - they sell sheets of mylar to template your boat. Wasn't cheap but I installed it myself in '18 and it still looks like new. Order their sample kit for colors.
  11. briangcc

    Portabote seats

    https://portabote.com/product/bench-seat/ Might suggest looking at autobody supply shops for panel adhesive - the stuff they repair bumpers with. 3M, Lord Fusor, etc...
  12. briangcc

    1967 Sea Star Mustang

    I'd just replace it with a modern equivalent as that pot metal is pitted pretty good. A new lens is going to draw attention to that pitting pdq. BTDT on my 78 Trans Am. That is unless you're planning on entering the boat in an antique boat show.
  13. briangcc

    Cool battery charging cord I’ve been using

    I'd be awfully leary of using that especially around kids. Too tempting to plug into a wall socket instead of the intended purpose here. I'd use something like this instead: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-40106 I have one in my 78 Trans Am mounted on the firewall to provide a good...
  14. briangcc

    Breakfast Dishes and Biscuits

    My uncle makes a mean breakfast caserole during family vacation with bread, eggs, and whatever after that - mostly either sausage or with diced onions/peppers/etc. Can google up some recipes and get close. He makes it, I eat it. Works for both of us :)
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    Oil change interval, synthetic or no, curious what we all do

    I can do it myself, but at this stage in my life I prefer to have the dealer do it for me. If they screw it up, it's their problem - both vehicles under factory warranties. They go in when the idiot lights pop up on the dash indicating an oil change is needed. Both get synthetic, or should...
  16. briangcc

    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    I'd gps the boat to compare vessel view. That's just me. I have nothing more to add so I'm going to tag out of this discussion.
  17. briangcc

    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    Going off OP's numbers, a 14 x14 3 blade prop would be around 27mph and 5500rpm. **Just using some simple math to connect some dots in data points...2" pitch difference and 1400rpm difference between the two 3 blade props. Which kinda lands right back where the original 4 blade is. Not sure...
  18. briangcc

    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    Another thing to keep in mind is the towing capacity of your vehicle. Don't get all charged up about a 21' fiberglass v8 behemoth on a tandem trailer if all your vehicle will safely tow is a single jetski. Most published boat weights are dry - no batteries, gas, or gear. Some do not include...
  19. briangcc

    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    I'm no prop expert but when you went from your original 4 blade prop to the exact same size in a 3 blade design, that the 3 blade didn't have enough "grip / bite" so it was just churning the water after a certain point which is what caused that prop to kiss the rev limiter. The 14 x15 prop had...
  20. briangcc

    Weatherproof Fabric Adhesive?

    I've used a product before called "Tear Aid". It's used to repair cuts/holes in tents. Very sticky stuff. Used it on a pop-up tent to re-anchor a couple velcro ties. Still holding strong a few years later. Not sure how it'd adhere to a fabric cover but worth a shot. Got mine through a local...
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