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    Moving 3rd toon back

    One would think that toons would fly with a 150 hp motor but the real truth is...they are not speed demons without large engines !! They can be very efficient at slower speeds but not at high speeds, just the nature of the beast. Just for your curioisity, in my local marina I have a couple...
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    Winterizing: Fuel in tank options?

    You have to use a good stabilizer, not an offbrand oddball. The Stabil and Sea Foam have been used for years with great sucess. Mix according to instructions not just pour a small amount in and forget it. Having a poly tank, corrosion is not an issue, so just add proper amount of stabilizer to...
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    1955 elgin 7.5?

    Post some pics if you can, my dad had one of those when I was a kid..( now 72), would bring back some fond memories for me, thanks. On ours there was a green flip lever for the choke, a small knob for low speed adj to carb, and I remember Dad often dropping the glass bowl under the carb to...
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    No gas to carb

    What about the fuel line itself, they do go bad. Shouldnt be that hard to trace fuel flow to a carb.....
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    1959 StarCraft all original

    Even if they dont run, clean them up and even repaint them. They bring back fond memories and make great conversation starters !!!!
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    Seat Cover Ideas?

    Hah.....fond memories for me, had the same boat and motor when I was 16-17 yrs old. Had a blast with it, even pulled a skier and me on a kneeboard type toy. Yep that ole 18hp was plenty of power. And I also remember sliding on the seats, mine had a vinyl covering made to look like wood, but...
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    All the more reason to use a fuel stabilizer !!! E10 disolves all the crud that has been accumulating in the fuel system all this time. When the crap lets go you have fuel issues. Get it clean once and forall and you will be fine, the fuel stabilizer just helps work the crud through more...
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    A lot deoends on the material the fuel tank is made from. On older boats many tanks were steel. Condensation caused all kinds of corrosion issues, a full tank reduces that. If plastic or aluminum then whether full or empty makes little difference. Where you store your boat also makes a...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    I have to agree, my trailer is set up so boat is easy to load and unload. My only real issues are the idiots at the launch ramps that hold up everyone else. I did moor by boat for a few years and they were the hardest years of all. Wat to much work during docking
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    Combatting Water/Damp Conditions inside of boat?

    I would be more concerned about where this water is comming from and figure out how to stop it..
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    My I/O had plenty of room to work around, so that was not an issue. However, my season was always cut short due to having to winterize the I/O. I downsized to an outboard because the I/O was getting to big for this old man to handle by myself. Wife is dissabled and kids are grown up with...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    Years back we were retrieving my boat after a family outing, we could hear and see a runabout heading toward the dock/ ramp at a high rate of speed. We could hear the husband yelling and screaming at his wife who was at the controls. Obviously frustrated, she just put her hands over face and...
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    I have always drained my system as well as I could, then pour a couple gallons thru the system just in case any water was trapped in there. For the less than 5 bucks it cost for two gallons of antifreeze, it was a great piece of mind. RV antifreeze is actually good for seals and plastic parts
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    Tube with 25hp on a 14' tinny

    They could pee in bottles and add them to the cooler to keep the weight in balance !!
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    Engine bay blower question

    On my Islander, my fuel tank was well forward so I added a squeeze ball in the fuel line to prime the line and not have to crank the engine for long periods of time. Before pulling out of my barn, I always squeezed the ball and checked for fuel vapors before heading to the ramp. When backing...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    I also only boat in fresh water along the shores of Lake Erie in NW Ohio, with algea and moss slime our ramps are very slick, almost like being on ice. Unfortunately our ramps are not as steep as they need to be, so backing in deeper is required unless you have a 24' or longer boat.
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    Sourcing interior parts

    Or make up one from plexiglass and glue it together....again why not a flat piece of plastic, the inset is not really needed but can be added if you want
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    Sourcing interior parts

    From the looks in the pic, not sure the 90 degree angle is needed, just cut a piece of plastic into a rectangle and mount the plug with a water proof cap and be on your way. My TM plug has a cover that keeps water/ spray off the plug. Or, you could buy a small hatch to mount on a rectangular...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    For metal tanks that have a lot of rust, there is a coating that can be used to coat the inside of the tank (after a thorough cleaning) that coats and seals the tank inside!! Many motorcycle guys use it on older restorations. Old metal tanks can usually be restored with some time and effort...
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    Trapped air after filter change

    Or you can add a squeeze ball like I did to help purge any air out of the line and help get fuel to carb quicker on a long fuel line run like I had.
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