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    Sourcing interior parts

    Using your boat information ( make and model) try boat salvage yards
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    Also have to remember that bavk in the 60-70's most ramps were not finnished concrete or grated steel like they are now. When ramps were gravel I also had a 61 Comet 6 cylinder that hauled my 15' lyman up and down a ramp with no issues...then in late 70 and 80's they started using concrete and...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Have metal tanks back from the 50's with no rust. My trick was to keep a little 2 stroke oil mixed with gas in each tank and slosh it around every so often. When the fuel begins to stink change it out for fresh. My old tanks are more collectors and conversation pieces but with new gaskets...
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    Sourcing interior parts

    The plug itself should not ve a problem, however the black plastic mounting might very well be specific to that boat.
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    Glastron bow fuel tank

    Did a lot of bulb squeezing !! I did find that a slow thorough squeeze moved far more fuel than short quick squeezes. Also check for air leaks, any tiney little air leak/ hole will slow movement of fuel in the line. Make sure line and bulb are in top condition!!
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Shoe goo was the original name, it has been refered to as " Goop" adhesive and sealant for many years. There are many types such as marine, electrical, household etc, but I believe they are all the same product just different labels on the tube. I have used it below the waterline with sucess...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Never considered hot melt glue impervious to gasoline...there are sealants that are...I believe " goop" is supposed to resistant to gas...however I would want to be sure before trusting it on my fuel tank..!!!!
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    OMG - I got an oversized load permit !!!

    Backup camera in my Jeep is great for aligning the trailer hitch as well, except the dotted line covers the hitch ball making it hard to see....the camera on the motorhome is right at the top near the roof, much better placement there as you can see the hitch ball, but also over the top of the...
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    towing capacity question

    The TV ads make all kinds of claims about their pick up's being able to tow 12k to 15k lbs capacity and up. If they say it on TV it must be true !!!
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    What ever it is...it makes me very happy !!! The previous owner told me stories of his great fuel economy, but I just passed them off, ....but, seeing is believing....I will take it....
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    How much trim?

    If your worried, just move everyone far forward so there is little weight in the stern, you would be surprised how much that raises that outdrive !!! I did that on my Islander many times and could run in 18" of water without extreme tilting of my outdrive.
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    OMG - I got an oversized load permit !!!

    Had a backup camera on my motorhome that could be turned on at any time. Great for pulling a trailer to check on how it is towing as well as backing the big rig. These portable cameras have lots of uses !!
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    towing capacity question

    Just going back and forth to the local ramp, or long haul serious towing ??? If within towing specs, a 3/4 T should be fine for part time towing, but if long haul serious over the road towing, that will be hard on your 3/4 T truck..
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    Re-carpeting over old carpet.

    Good to hear, but why glue the carpet down ?? On the boats I have added carpet to, I just stretched it out and stappled it in place, on ocassion I might add a small dab of glue on areas hard to hold down. Glue can be such a mess to remove as you are finding out.
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    Locking outboard while boat is on the trailer

    Yep, add a lock to slow them down, add a secret security camera so you can get their picture, and add the security tag so you can get it back......or take it in your garage/ house so it cant be stolen..honestly...I would enjoy catching them stealing it..!!!
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    Viibration

    Dont let it idle, fast idle and up, mine is reasonably smooth. Can take your hand off the tiller and it will stay straight. At dead slow idle there is to much time between strokes, bring upbthe speed and you will be good. If your motor is rough at fast idle, then it needs some work !
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    Is there a combo Tach and Depth finder?

    There are digital depth finders made to fit in small gage holes, but to include a tach in the same instrument ????cant say I have ever heard if one....
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    Tube with 25hp on a 14' tinny

    My father had a 16' Lyman with a 35 hp johnson and we pulled two on skies many times ! And we had an observer as well as a driver!! I know the Holiday is a bit heavier than most aluminum boats of that length but, with the right setup it should pull a small riding toy. Your motor must be...
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    Locking outboard while boat is on the trailer

    Talk to your local locksmith, there are padlocks that are extremely difficult to cut or get open....but they are not cheap and you wont find them at Home Depot
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    Bilge issue

    Depends on the type of bilge pump you have, if not self priming then no loop, but if you have a self priming pump then a loop closer to the outlet..reason for the upper loop is to keep spray water from outside, going into the bilge. On a non self priming pump, that loop can create an air lock...
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