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  1. JimS123

    Yamaha FX HO Misfiring?

    2015 model with about 100 hours. It always started up almost instantaneously, even the first time after sitting all Winter. This year it cranks for a few seconds when cold, and starts up good when warmed up. I'm reporting this to show a difference in perceived performance, not necessarily a...
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    Bow roller position wrong

    What you have now id probably marginally OK, but I'd go back to what you had. Except, leave out the center roller. Replace it with a rubber sleeve (or a real small roller). The hull should line up well with the 2 outside rubber pieces. Whatever you do, though, don't trail that boat until you...
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    SeaDek Experience/Reviews?

    Our delivery was less than stellar. There were stains on the floor from greasy boots. It cleaned up fast and easy with the OEM Seadek brand cleaner. I can attest that "pop" stains come out with ease. I don't understand the hot floor comments. Vinyl Marideck floors (and the like) are hotter than...
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    1977 Marquis.. Freeport? Need info

    Duh....why don't you just scan the page...LOL. The catalog is not dated, not even so much as a printing date. However, my guess is its 77 or 78, certainly before 79.
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    Karavan Boat Trailers

    Over the past 50+ years I have owned Holsclaws, TeeNees, Loadrites, EZ Loaders, Yacht Clubs, Sterlings and now I have 2 Karavans. I often read comments stating that Karavans are low end trailers. In my case, the fit and finish is excellent, as is driveability, etc. I see no issues, plus their...
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    Kicker Motor

    For a 19 footer 10 HP is optimum. It will take you to hull speed. You can add more HP but it won't make the boat go much faster. If you already happen to have an 8 HP, give it a try before you go bigger. A 6 would be too small (tried it on my 19 footer) The most logical setup is mounting it on...
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    Sea Ray 185 with swim platform garage depth

    I guarantee that your boat won't come close to fitting in your garage. My last boat was 18'7" without the swim platform and I had to cut a hole in the drywall to get the outdrive between the studs so I could close the door on a 24x24 garage. That size is pretty standard where I live. When I...
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    What is this surface?

    This is oem. Looks like a star board "plate" covered in vinyl. ZERO glare. I get the sun comment, but I don't think I'll lay anything on it anyway. If the vinyl deteriorates, It would be easy to recover. The port side is the same.
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    1961 Cruisers Inc Runabout - Am I crazy?

    Cedar strip boats are the ones that need soak time to be waterproof. Lapstrake are usually waterproof, especially of your vintage because most used 5200 between the planks. (not all, need to verify with a Cruisers aficionado) The positive is that the performance will far exceed anything you...
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    New boater. New to loading boat

    Fifty years ago when I was in the process of getting my first trailerable boat, I would spend hours and hours at the launch ramp laughing at the idiot boaters, and of course learning what NOT to do. I currently have a SeaRay 19 footer on an EZ loader trailer. Yes they REALLY are EZ loader, but...
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    Rear Seals

    The old grease thread got me thinking. Didn't want to hijack it, so here's a new post. My 2017 Karavan is the only trailer that travels long distances. It's also the first one that I ever had with EZlube bearings. It does NOT have brakes. Last Summer due to local conditions we did not take...
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    Best motor for a 2016 Lund SSV-14

    Looks like a nice boat. When I built my first boat it certainly was a labor of love. Better plan on a couple of years to get it done. I hope you have some carpentry experience or have a helper that does, plus a large indoor place to do the work. You might also want to google Clark Craft and...
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    Blinking

    I have responded to a few PMs (or tried to) and the screen won't stop blinking on and off. Last time I got a reply I could not read it because it was blinking so fast. I could see some text, but not read it. My end or yours?
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    launching with a 2wd?

    I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with me. RWD full perimeter frame cars were always suitable for towing. The ramps on the Erie Canal were always blacktop or concrete, so there was never a problem, and there has been no change. Using a freekin pickumuptruck in North American was...
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    The wait is over. Sharrow prop test.

    It's just my blend of humor, I guess. So many jokes here, I couldn't resist. Do you remember the old comedian that used to be on the Ed Sullivan Show. I forget his name - he's the one that always got his words mixed up. Remember "I resemble that". Anyway, A Big Twin is the only noun above that...
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    Military Outboard OMC 35hp

    I don't know, but maybe if you don't throw the motor under water it won't matter if the valve is open or closed. Ask your questions over at AOMCI. If they don't know, nobody will.
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    Military Outboard OMC 35hp

    Here's what a google search came up with. Looks like its compatible with a 1984 Johnson or Evinrude. Motor Description Make Model serial Year HP: 1984 Johnson ( evinrude ) 35 hp MARS h 1984 Johnson 35hp Model #AM35B-1 Outboard Engine,MARS(these motors were used for military use(marine)) NCSC...
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    boat planing in jon boats

    Yes for sure much confusion. For simplicity sake, let's just say there are only 3 types of aluminum boat hulls. Obviously, there are others but they are not common. I qualified the statement by saying aluminum, since a Jon boat is usually made that way. First is the Jon boat. It has a flat...
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    Spectrum boat manuels

    My first store bought boat was a 1971 Silverline and it came with a "Manual", which showed some basic attributes such as the electrical system and how to set it up on a trailer (keel rollers up tight, bunks loose - that was the style back then) and of course rules of the road, safe handling...
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    1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

    My buddy bought a "brand new" 1957 Penn Yan with a Golden Javelin, sitting on a '57 classic tear drop fender TeeNee. As the story goes, the original owner bought it in 1957, used it once and then put it in the garage and covered it with a canvas tarp. He died before it could be used a second...
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