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  1. briangcc

    New Boat For Christmas

    Congrats on the splash. You might be asking an awful lot of that 85HP outboard pushing a 20' boat with hardtop. Might be a wise move to look for a bigger used motor.
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    Plywood for deck

    Look through the resto forum. There are literally hundreds of boats there that started as "just a couple soft spots" in the floor. As you dig into it you're more than likely going to find the stringers and transom need to be replaced as mentioned above. Go on Youtube and look at Frisco Boater's...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 TKI engine crank half time - never starts

    Is that your starter in the 2nd pic? Cause if it is, its got a bunch of rust colored water/fluid running down it. I'm wondering if....1. Your starter is seized or 2. You have a frozen block. Where are you located? Area where it freezes? Was the boat properly winterized before the temps dipped?
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    1986 Advantage Magnum 190

    That's not factory, that's aftermarket. Were all the rage back in the 90's...some people swear by them today. Go by many names....Hydrofoils, Whaletail, stabilizer, etc. Google if you want to see how many different ones are actually out there. IF it were me, I'd take it off and see how the boat...
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    StarCraft Seamist Boat ID

    They're different. Your new to you boat has a splash rail running along the hull. The one in the old b&w photo doesn't have that. One of the more obvious differences between the two.
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    Water in bilge has returned in 1995 Four Winns 190 Horizon

    Gotta disagree. Sitting a week docked, covered when not used, when pulled out my boat is absolutely bone dry. Water ingress is not normal and requires attention. You never know when your bilge pump or battery are going to give up the ghost...then what?
  7. briangcc

    Quit My Job . . .

    Vids (of boat launch) or it didn't happen! Congrats on the decision btw. I'd echo the other comments, the upholstery job you did on your boat is top notch, Someone would pay good $$$$($) for that work. Couple marinas I've dealt with don't have canvas people on staff, and farm out the work...
  8. briangcc

    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    Uncle tows his Sylvan with an AWD Traverse. Cousin tows his Sylvan with an AWD Highlander. Both are sitting on roller trailers, single axle, no brakes - standard 4 pin wiring plugs. IF it were me, I'd be looking at mid sized SUV - Durango (with tow package), Pathfinder, 4Runner, Highlander...
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    Is Hull fixable

    That's aluminum from what I'm seeing. In the one pic you can see the weld marks from the interior supports. But that boat's beat to high heck. I'm not sure I'd be willing to take that on. IF I did, it'd be a full gut job to see what it looks like inside. Then patches, either welded or riveted...
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    Water in bilge has returned in 1995 Four Winns 190 Horizon

    OP's location states Wisconsin. I highly doubt there's lots of swimming going on over 3-4 hours to bring in a couple gallons of water. Water temps have gotta be darn near frigid. If you are...God bless ya. You have a problem if you're getting that much water in the boat in that short period of...
  11. briangcc

    Water in bilge has returned in 1995 Four Winns 190 Horizon

    Water in a boat after running is not normal. I had that very issue with my FourWinns when I first took delivery. After an hour on the water I'd pull the boat and the bilge pump would be spitting water up the launch ramp. Turns out the selling marina were idiots - and that's being polite. Took...
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    2006 Glastron GX 205 - 20-amp fuse at ignition keeps blowing

    Radio (headunit) - it's a modern unit right? More than likely has a large plug with several wires running into it. Gonna be power, speakers, amp, etc. Either pulls out of the Radio (headunit) OR there's a pigtail with a matching plug coming out. Disconnect. Amp - there's gonna be (3) wires...
  13. briangcc

    Sharp Door Stop

    I'd chuck it in a vise and file/grind. Very simple fix that only involves your time. Save the $30+ to fill up the tank or buy water toys for the kids.
  14. briangcc

    newbie question 48 78120 A40 19P

    Looks aluminum. That could be repaired by a prop shop. They may even have new/gently used ones you could try to see if performance is any better. Just another option.
  15. briangcc

    2001 Chaparral 230 SSi vs. 2007 SeaRay Sundeck 200

    My cousin has an older version of the SeaRay you're looking at. Plenty of power, heavy boat. Constantly out in the St. Lawrence River with it. I don't recall him having any construction issues with his. I'd again set hands/eyes on it before anything else. I wouldn't worry about the 5.0/5.7 as...
  16. briangcc

    Thoughts on this 2001 Chaparral 230 SSI?

    IF it were me, I'd start here: https://www.monroecounty.gov/dmv-contact ***Your locale states Rochester NY. Find out what paperwork the DMV wants/needs to import the boat/trailer and register it in your name. Write the info down. Next, I'd go to the border (Lew-Queen, Rainbow, Peace Bridge...
  17. briangcc

    Boat will not plain fast

    Without a picture, it almost sounds like you're referring to the sacrificial anode on the trim cylinder. I wouldn't remove that. Any chance you can post a pic of the trim cylinder??
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    Thoughts on this 2001 Chaparral 230 SSI?

    Looks nice...could be deceiving. I'd want eyes on it before anything else. And the obligatory sea trial to make sure everything works as it should. If it checks out, then talk with US Customs on what paperwork they want to import the boat. You'll more then likely be paying fees at the border...
  19. briangcc

    Too big of a trailer?

    I'd just adjust the bunks to fit the boat and move on. I wouldn't bother with taking up the extra gap - gives ya extra wiggle room for those less than stellar retrievals.
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    2006 Glastron GX 205 - 20-amp fuse at ignition keeps blowing

    IF it were me, I'd disconnect the stereo/amp/whatnot. Get it back to basics with a single battery and stock wiring. Now replace the fuse and try the key. Does the fuse blow? If it doesn't blow, there's something crossed in the wiring of the stereo and its time to start tracing wires. If it...
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