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  1. JimS123

    Swim deck kicker mount

    I have that same bracket. Of all the kickers I've mounted that was the best bracket ever. I mounted mine using 5/16" SS threaded rod. Drilled right thru the swim platform and out the bottom. I cut out a portion of the SeaDek slightly smaller than the bracket, and then mounted a plate to shim...
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    1978 sea nymph wrs16 restoration

    If you filled the boat up with water to look for leaks, and the boat was on the trailer, better check the trailer because the extra weight may have compromised it. Don't drive it until you do. If you intend to ADD a subdeck that wasn't there before, don't do it because you will undoubtedly...
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    Jack plates???

    I can't answer your question, but I have other comments. If your are concerned about being period correct, a jack plate would not do it. If you want to show and have the boat judged it would also be a problem. Mercury makes a 40 HP short shaft 4-stroke outboard. That's the largest for them...
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    I still pull the batteries out of the boats and lawn tractors, etc., and charge them monthly in the basement. One exception - an old classic car. It sits in the garage and never gets charged unless the car gets driven. I leave it in just in case we see a nice Winter day with the roads clear...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    Once on Lake Erie we were fishing in a glass like calm and the seas got to 5 footers before I could get the anchor up and stowed. lake Ontario has its own set of problems. Waves aren't usually too bad on the US shoreline, but a slight change in wind can cause the lake to "turn over", resulting...
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    RPS

    No clue what you are talking about.
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    And your reason for posting your comment with a misspelled word is.......???
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    Hahahaha. Back then I was sittin next to Grandpa at the helm, so my guess is that I'm probably older than you are.
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    That was true in 1952, but modern battery technology has made that fact obsolete.
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    What am I missing here?

    I thought the "book" said to remove prop, grease splines, etc. as part of the annual maintenance. It should have been easily detected. I assumed the hub and washer were simply removed before the pic was taken. If they were not installed in the first place, wouldn't the prop have waddled and...
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    Fixer Upper

    Early MFGs were extremely rot prone. Many didn't last very long. The company recognized that and made major changes in hull construction. All wood was eliminated sometime in the 1960's I believe. If the boat in question is truly a 1970's model, my guess is that its all glass and other than...
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    Sounds to me like there's nothing wrong. If they drop below 12 in 2 weeks or don't reach 12.7 after charging, then you know the battery needs to be replaced.
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    The best boats any of my friends bought were from old ladies. After you get he in the water and have a good test, be sure to call her and offer a a ride. Maybe she has a hot daughter (or Grand daughter). If you are married, forget my idea.
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    Trailer Build

    And we value your opinion of course. Nevertheless, my experience has been different. Of course, I have only dealt with nationally advertised trailer manufacturers, not Bubba in East Podunk that sells trailers out of a warehouse with non-certified welders. If a manufacturer has no Engineer on...
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    Earrow Outboards.-

    I'm an Engineer and I managed (owned) a company that builds factories from parts sourced worldwide. (Caveat I retired 4 years ago) I have worked with companies that sourced parts from Chinese companies that built to US and Japanese standards. That was one of the reasons I retired - because...
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    Trailer Build

    When a company builds trailers, they have some kind of Structural Engineer do the design and set the specs. When the rest of us buy old crap and modify it we are merely hoping for the best. I'm an Engineer by profession, so I speak with at least a little bit of experience. No matter how well...
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    Junk Starcraft arrow

    If it was your Grandpa's boat and your Mom can show you a picture of you sitting at the helm steering with Grandpa, the boat is priceless and no amount of money to restore it will be wasted. If that's not the case, its not cost effective. Old boats are a labor of love, not something to go...
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    Drain Plug Rot

    You have a 30 year old boat that is beyond its normal usable practical lifespan. It may require a total rebuild of the innards. What you have identified is a probable rotten transom. If that is the case, the deck and stringers are all probably compromised as well. You need to start...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    Nice boat and you should be proud of your dealership. Give them more business in the future. Since you had a non-standard mod done on the trailer, they should have moved the axle as well. So, be sure you have enough tongue weight before you try her on the interstate.
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    Name that boat trailer part

    They really aren't water tight. They will eventually let some water inside the frame, and then not let it out. Cover the wires with shrinkwrap sealer and leave the holes open. You'll be glad you did.
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