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    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Beautiful. I love the wheel.
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    '63 Reinell

    There are a few ways to check for rot. If the deck feels soft, or you can see a lot of flex in the transom when raising or lowering the motor, that's a bad sign. The most reliable way to check is to drill core samples from the transom and stringer wood. How is it performing when you have it on...
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    Missing capacity plate

    You can have 'em made. If you give the data, I think you can even order them off of Amazon.
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    1987 Beretta SS

    Welcome aboard: 1986 was the last year for the Stringer and 1987 was the first year for the Cobra. It's not out of the question that an '87 model boat would have an '86 stern drive, and the Stringer and Cobra are very different. Got a photo of the drive?
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    Nice. It's a good looking boat. Enjoy!
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    Not getting off that easy: We can be a rowdy bunch.
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    1992 Ski Centurion Falcon XP

    Why you have two garboard drains, I think is because it's an inboard with a pretty flat stern. Usually on V bottom boats you have a single drain at the lowest point of the bilge in the back. But the Centurion is pretty flat back there as a competition boat. Plus, as an inboard you have your...
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    Evinrude parts

    Welcome aboard. Try looking HERE.
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    Convertible Suntop

    Good chance that you'll need to have a custom top made if you want a true convertible top. Likely that Four Winns didn't make them in house. Though, Four Winns is still in business, so they may be able to direct you to who made the tops for that boat. If you want a bimini, there are more...
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    1992 Ski Centurion Falcon XP

    If I'm understanding you correctly, wouldn't those be the drain valves to drain the engine for winter?
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    New boat

    For a night ... we've slept in our van a time or two. Not fun, but did the trick. Overnight, for more than two, for a few days, and you want to enjoy it? I would think you'd be up in a 28' for that.
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    facebook tells me things...

    Me too Sam! Happy Birthday JB!
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    I think the boat is very worth a look.
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    It would be ideal if you could maybe hire a marine tech to come look it over with you and give you their thoughts. Maybe not as thorough as a surveyor, but maybe an informed opinion. The other thing you can actually trust a little more than people let on is your "gut." If you get a good vibe...
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    Crazy 60's or 70's 2 seater CO-V-CAT

    Those little two seaters are cool. I can't always tell what I think about the practicality, but they've got some fun style. You may want to look up some threads / posts by Frank Acampora (you can look HERE). Frank passed away a while ago, but as I recall he built a couple of those types and he...
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    Boat Carpet

    Generally speaking, "no." BUT, if you search premium marine flooring you can find some ways to get custom flooring options that are unique. Probably not the same patters as commercial carpet systems, but more unique than regular marine carpet.
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    Tying to dock/reaching it

    Boat hook might work: http://ww2.iboats.com/Telescoping-Boat-Hook-53-92-Jif-Marine/dm/view_id.1887128 I've also seen guys who make a small line up almost like a lasso. - - Assuming your helm is on the starboard side, you might also learn to land it on that side. Make your last maneuver into the...
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    Drain tubes

    Water has an exceptional ability to find open space where we can't see it. And that would put water right into your transom wood, correct? I don't think you have to drill a new hole to replace the tube, do you?
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    Intermediate housing oil

    Typical 90w gear lube for the intermediate.
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