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    Can my old boat handle the power

    Being an older boat and fiberglass, the main skeleton of the boat was wood...in the transom and the stringers under the floor. Unless replaced within the recent past those are probably rotten and would not support the power of a bigger motor, and if really bad could compromise any motor. You...
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    Extending the life of primer bulbs and fuel hoses?

    Not an area I would want to stretch the life expectancy on a fuel line...to big of a safety hazard !! Fires and boats do not go well together.....look at all the money, time and effort we put into our boats, why would anyone want to skimp on a 50 dollar fuel line and increase the chance of a...
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    How would you seal these screw holes?

    Does this sit out in weather all the time or is it constantly getting soaked? If not why seal it ?
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    I had one with the 3.0 engine, was able to get a jug with a drain hose under the pan with a shutoff and a drain hose running out the hull drain. It was a home made unit, large two gallon jug with side cut open to slide under the pan. Added a pvc shutoff valve with a few feet of hose stuck thru...
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    1962 Evinrude 18hp Compatibility with 1969 Evinrude 18hp

    I can only say that we bought a new 18 hp. Evinrude in 1964, this was supposed to be a new improved version over earlier models as they moved to the 50:1 oil mix, not sure what other changes were made...
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    Looking at a Johnson 120hp, what to look for?

    Doesn't mean people are buying at that price, just tryin to sell at that price !!
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    20hp Honda on Basstender 11.3

    Just the thickness of materials would make a big difference in strength but not in apoearance.
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    Need help with delayed power to trolling motor, Nav lights.

    I have the 16' Sylvan sea troller side console. Even though worn, if the paint is still sticking ( not chipping or peeling) then a primer isn't really needed. On my alum restos I used rustoleum exterior enamal with great sucess. It can be thinned down to spray properly. My last job was 6 years...
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    Need help with delayed power to trolling motor, Nav lights.

    So is their beer a higher alcohol content...that is why I choose Molson.
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    Looking at a Johnson 120hp, what to look for?

    Movement means very little when checking for a good transom. Your biggest issue is, you will be totally responsible for all damages even if it isn't your fault !! Once you overpower a watercraft any insurance is canceled and you probably wont find anyone to cover an old trihull anyway. Unless...
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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    Do you have a fastenal or other fastener store in your area, you mught have to buy a box but shouldn't be that expensive. Do a search, most areas have stores for fasteners that various companies need.
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    1986 Invader v210 help

    There is an old saying.." The most expensive boat you will ever own, is the one you got for free" !!! You are gonna find how true that can be....
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    Found 1976 Evinrude 85hp with a new looking jet

    Sure did, must have a new jet in the carb !!! Lol..
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    Dropping lower end

    I know that feeling !!
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    Dropping lower end

    Best to find a "factory" service manual for your motor, it will show how things come apart and go together as well as give specs and and trouble shooting help.
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    1986 Invader v210 help

    You will find everything velow that floor and the transom will be rotted and need replaced. No way around it, you have a big project ahead !!! You sure it will be worth it ?
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    New Trailer - Weird Bunks

    Someones after market home made add on. Didn't come from the factory like that. I have a bigger but similiar trailer. Where the wood is located should be a set of rollers that adjust to the hull as the boat is winched on. They should be balanced so that the rear is down low to help get the...
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    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    The agm batteries I bought in 2019 have about doubled in price today....no wonder more folks are looking at Lifepo4 batteries, they are comming down in price !!
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    Cracked beam an issue?

    By all means repair those cracks !! Depending on how you use the boat will depend on how involved your repair needs to be. If it were mine, at the minimum I would make bracing to cover and re-enforce those areas. Welding and bracing would be prefered. Someone has been running in some rough...
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    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    So are many others like myself, one of the reasons agm batteries are increasing in price....fewer are being made !
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