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  1. JASinIL2006

    Garboard drain cover

    I agree... no way he could know without checking. A number of members here would advise pulling the engine to check; pulling the engine really isn't that hard, but if you've never done it before I know it sounds pretty daunting. I am not a big fan of drilling holes from the outside, but...
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    Looking for first boat

    You are not going to be living right on the lake, correct? So when you go boating, will you and your passengers be confined to the boat for the duration? Will you beach the boat? To me, it makes a lot of difference whether you're confined to the boat for 6-8 hours or if you'll be disembarking...
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    Updated: Momentum Management

    Ouch.
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    Project with my sons

    Lots of folks here (myself included) have used US Composites.
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    Looking for first boat

    that is about the size and configuration of my boat. Think about where you would put eight people plus their gear in something that size. You could probably fit two upfront, two including the driver in the middle, and probably two in the back. Add coolers, a tube, a beach bag or two, and...
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    Momentum Management

    Won’t let me see it. Seems to have restrictions on who can view it.
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    Alpha One Upper Gears - Are there HD versions?

    You will be fine, especially if you go light on the throttle. There are lots of 5.7s in front of Alpha Ones.
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    Restoring a 1990 Larson

    On mine, the drain in the carpeted ski locker was about 1” off the bottom, insuring the there always was water (and mold, eventually) in there. Not the cleverest of designs…
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    Looking for a place to get quality customizing and general repairs in NJ

    Sorry... that’s a long from Illinois. if you hang out here very long, you find out that many people do their own work. I think it’s largely because of the problem you described.
  10. JASinIL2006

    Looking for first boat

    Six adults on a 21’ boat would be tolerable for a while, but if you’re thinking of spending an entire day on the boat with that many people, plus whatever gear they bring along, plus a tube, it’s going to be pretty cramped. We spend days on the river in our 19’er with 4-5 adults, a cooler, skis...
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    Restoring a 1990 Larson

    That seems like a much more sensible arrangement. Deck is looking good!
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    1973-74 larson shark 1550

    Wow, you have quite a project on your hands! Is that a tilt trailer? I can't tell much about how the boat is sitting on it, to be honest.
  13. JASinIL2006

    Garboard drain cover

    I'd drill some test holes from the inside, one on either side of drain and one above the drain, about 2" away. If the shavings come out light and dry, you're good (and lucky!). If the shavings are dark and/or wet, go out another 6" and drill again. If those shavings are dark/wet, you have some...
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    Advice on first extended trip with 14 footer/7.5

    This.
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    Possible Business

    I don't know where you're located, but in my area, there are not a lot of options for getting boat motors repaired, outboards or otherwise. I've been to a few of the places in our area and I was not impressed with the quality of the work. I'd love to find somebody like you, if you did good work...
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    New to boating, first restoration

    Sorry to say, but knocking on things will tell you nothing. You really need to drill test holes and inspect the shavings for moisture or rot.
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    Restoring a 1990 Larson

    Getting to stand on a solid deck is a milestone! It also make subsequent work a lot easier! It's great to see this boat coming together!
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    Larson SEI 180 Complete Rebuild

    That's some nice work! Your boat looks brand new... better than new, actually! It is clear how much work you put into it. Well done!
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    Advice on first extended trip with 14 footer/7.5

    We have a place on a small lake up in Ontario, more east of Sault Ste. Marie than north. Our cabin is on the opposite side of the lake from the road/parking area, so every year, we have to lug our stuff a mile or so across the lake in a boat almost the same as yours. When I first started going...
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    Fibreglass boat floor replacement - do I need to use fiberglass?

    I didn’t find plugging the foam pour-in holes and relief holes to bo all that arduous. frankly, the idea of trying to shave off the foam after pouring it at the perfect level so the deck will sit correctly sounds like much more of a pain in the butt.
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