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    new to me 97 ski sanger dlx 20 stringer movement near stern

    Of course it will. Do it. (y)
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    Alumacraft layoff..

    Last few decades boating traffic picks up after elementary schools are over.
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    new to me 97 ski sanger dlx 20 stringer movement near stern

    Do not be surprised if you see lots of stress cracks suddenly appear.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    You are committed at this point. Stay with the maintenance. (y)
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I am aware of the POSSIBLE problems. But some LIFEPO4 companies STATE that you do not need to design anything for safe operation. Remove old & put in their battery. Done. My friend now has all 5 connected in the boat uses nothing but a standard fork truck battery charger.
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    6.2 MPI Whine noise when revs

    My turbo Honda Accord suddenly made sounds like a real turbo. Warranty replacement of a bad bearing in the turbo. New turbo by Honda.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    A boating friend bought 5 100 amp batteries. 2 were defective with bad B M S systems buried under the sealed compartment on top of the battery.
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    Alumacraft layoff..

    This past holiday ourtourist town was DEAD !! Nobody at any places. Friday & Saturday were fantastic weather days !! only 20 % of boats were in their docks. NONE came out at all............... A lot of our old seniors are not able to come out and boat anymore. The kids DO NOT want the expense...
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    Micrometer reading error. There is no way the engine could idle smoothly ???????????? All that friction
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    Sealant Around Center Console

    Looks like a crappy worker.
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    Help transom leaking

    You should NOT attempt to repair that leak. Have a shop do it
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    Pontoon Transom Cracks - Need Repair?

    A simple piece of 1" X 1" Angle Aluminum with the 90 degree crease joint SLIGHTLY spread apart. So it does not touch the original weld. Would really spread the stresses out. Still need to fill in the cracks you see now. That joint is not strong enough as originally sized. I just saw a lot...
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    hard start after motor tilt

    Carb engine ? the float is being tipped over. To allow fuel in carburetor to drain into the engine Are you trying to start the motor while tilted up ?
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    Sealant Around Center Console

    I have a bad feeling about a new / BRAND NEW ? Or a new boat used as a DEMOSTRATION boat by the Sales Department. It happens all the time.
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    Aluminum .............DOES EXPAND........ after decades in cars. 52 Ford V8 needed the carb base resurfaced every few years. After about 15 years of use. Rough idle and vacuum leak were the signal. Never over heated. great engine.
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    Alumacraft layoff..

    All the marinas near me have loads of new & used boats covered on outside trailers. Waiting This year is the LEAST # of boats in the water. I have ever seen.
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    Weed control

    1 year I used a electric pump gallon of killer. Small boat with oars and a tiny squirt on each leaf of the Lilies. Did 99% death for 2 years. No more Lilies since we have city sewage system. No fish also. A real case of. Oh well.
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    What To Get?

    You bothneed to go to every boat show and sit and walk around the boats available. THAT WILL eliminate a Massive amount of boats ...AND... what is not acceptable to both of you. NOW you have information to go looking at and sitting in used boats. Test rides ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED in any interesting...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I am amazed at how much equipment you had to ad and wire up. I would not add that many items to just use LIFEPO4 batteries. I would just use the simple battery with all the charging system buried inside of it. Simplify any problems greatly. I would just add a FAST BLOWING fuse in the Alternator...
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    online shopping

    My wife had both knees replaced. Heavy person. spent 2 days with a blood transfusion added in that time. Doctor did both legs at the same time. Why go thru the pain 2 times. She is glad she had both at the same time.
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