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    Test starting 1961 Grey Marine Fireball V8

    Hello everyone . I am considering the purchase of this 61 Century SkiDart From what I have been told it was last "tuned" and run a little over a year ago . What would be the correct procedure to try and start the motor . Everything from what I can tell is there . I'm sure the fuel in the tank is...
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    Thinking on switching from electric to natural gas ..

    Our warrantee just ran out on our elect range oven and of coarse it's going south on us . So instead of spending the cash on a new electric range we are considering switching over . My wife has never used gas to cook with other than gas grills and would like to give it a shot .. I know it's...
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    Thoughts on a project Key West

    Been looking at a I think late 90's 17" Key West C/C . Very good galv trailer . No motor . I can pick it up for 400 bucks with clean title . Now the bad .. The inside console and cooler type seat was set on fire . The fire was contained to just that area . It did melt the inside of the gunwales...
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    Clock on the radio enough to drain battery ?

    Having trouble with battery drainage . I wired a new radio up direct to the fuse panel . I have replaced the battery with a new one . Could the new one just be bad? I did not hook the radio up through the key switch ,well because I was not sure how to . :facepalm: New e-tec ,BRP controls, with...
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    Asking for some prayers ..

    I am here today asking a favor of our wonderful Iboats community .. I have a very dear friend and co-worker that was hurt very badly doing the thing that he loves the most . He rides bulls professionally on his days off. He was thrown and trampled and has spinal cord injury's . He is married...
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    Building home made guide post .

    Hi everyone ! I know it's been discussed many times before but I am trying my hand at building my own guides . I have decided on guides instead of bunks because my hull is painted and am afraid of bunks rubbing the paint off. List of what purchased so far.. 1 - 2" x 10' pvc pipe 1 - 1.5" x 10'...
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    Stopping post going to email .

    I have tried unsuccessfully to stop the updates to threads I am subscribed to from cluttering up our email . How can I make that happen ?
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    Great job from a group of high school kids !

    I really enjoyed this ! Thought I would share it ..Choirs sing Star Spangled Banner over 18 floors of hotel - YouTube
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    mfg sun n fun seats

    Re: mfg sun n fun seats Here is another pic .
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    Can't a man have lunch in peace !

    Just look at em sitting there with that " well aren't cha gunna share " look on there little faces ! I know some of you get that same look from your pets so feel free to post em up ! :)
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    Christening your boat

    Hi everyone ! I know it is considered bad luck to rename your boat without a proper renaming ceremony. But if it was never named and you decide to name it after 40 years . Would it be ok to name, and give it a proper Christening ? And is it ok to have the Christening performed by the person the...
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    2000 Escalade brake light

    Hi everyone ! I just purchased this used suv . I have a problem with the brake lights . When the peddle is depressed it will flash on for just a second but it will not stay on . Any suggestions on the fix . I know it does need a right hand turn bulb but I don't think that would effect the brake...
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    Smart Tab question ...

    Hi everyone ! I have just about convinced the Admiral into loosening up the pocket book and purchasing some Smart tabs .. My boat is 16.5 ft with a 90 hp . So I assume this one is the right size for it. SX Smart Tabs Trim Tabs for Boat Length 15' - 19' FT and 60-150 HP - Nauticus SX9510-60BL -...
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    2013 e-tec 90 question ..

    Hey everyone I have probably a very dumb question . Sorry i am not the sharpest tool in the shed when it come to o/b mechanics . Should water be coming out of the area at the top left corner of the foot just above top cav /vent plate when running on muffs ? I am thinking this might be normal...
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    Glassmaster SIL project .

    Hey everyone ! Seeing as my MFG is pretty much complete .. I guess it,s about time to start something new . :facepalm: Me and my son in law Chris have decided to fix up his old 1973 Glassmaster 16.5 ft tri-hull. We did some pre-iboats repairs on it 2 yrs ago . Now that you guys have led me in...
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    1973 Glassmaster tri- hull specs

    Hello everyone ! I am trying to find out what the hp rating is for my son in laws 16 ft tri-hull .He has a 50 hp on there now but it seems underpowered . I have an 85 available and was wondering if that would be too big . The boat needs a full rebuild deck ,stringers ,and transom . We are just...
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    Power tilt /trim ?

    Ok guys I have a leaky tilt piston /ram . #448545-2 on an 1987 85 Force ptt . Can I just change the O-rings to fix or are there other parts that are needed . Thank you for any advice ! SP..
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    Impeller ?

    I need to order a new impeller for my 85 Force . Iboats has the Mallory and Sierra listed . Other than a buck or two difference is one better than the other ? I have never changed one so this will be a learning experience for me .:facepalm::)
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    Shining Aluminum

    Hi everyone ! I started this tread hoping to get all the idea,s from who ever has any on shining aluminum trim . The subject has been discussed here and there on several threads but I thought it would be nice to put it on one thread for future crew members . I am in no way an expert on the...
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    F-150 tow package fuse panel

    I have no power on the tail light wire on the factory tow package . Brake /turn lights are good . I did a search on the forum and it seems there is a separate fuse box for the t/p . The owners manual did not help in finding it but I am to understand that it,s located somewhere in the engine...
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