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  1. JimS123

    Fixing holes in aluminum boat transom

    Put one on both sides, and put a bolt thru it. When it falls off (and it will) you will get your feet wet.
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    1988 Mastercraft prostar $7,800

    SeaRays are nice. In fact, I own one. But one that's 35 years old and already needed to have the engine replaced?? Somebody did somting wong. It ran good last time it was in the water. Just won't idle and needs a carb cleaning and it'll be fine. (That;s like telling the girl "Don't worry...
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    Updating the motor on an old boat

    After 56 or so years of taking care of outboard motors, I'm amazed on how little time and effort is required for the new 4-strokes. Sounds like you need to let Dad have his engine and YOU do the maintenance. If you and him get together and it turns out to be only 1 time on the water, it will...
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    Need help choosing

    27 year old boats are beyond their practical life span. Condition is the most important factor. Both are overpriced, but that's what life seems to be these days. Without looking up that old Johnny, I don't know if its a 2 or 4 stroke. If its a 4, parts availability might be a problem.
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    Cockpit cover

    No parts left for a 14 year old boat. Only a custom canvas shop can make what you need. If you think dealers are steelers, wait till the canvas shop quotes you a price.
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    Boat corner cap protectors

    I have a Sea Nymph as well, and the corner protectors are cast aluminum, not plastic. Regardless, I can't imagine why anyone would take them off. My only suggestion is to buy some starboard and fabricate them yourself. They are not going to be available and a machine shop would undoubtedly...
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    out drive gear lube

    I talk to to boaters all the time. Many do their own "service". I can't tell you how many times people tell me that they don't know enough to lube u-joints or replace water pump impellers. And bellows! - what is that? My comment was not intended to downplay requirements, but merely to point...
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    out drive gear lube

    Get a seal leak and fill the lower unit with water. Then, coincidentally, have a bubble in the line so you "think" the outdrive is OK. So who do you know that cleans the tank every few years.....LOL. Pop the top screw out once a month and see what happens. Then you'll be sure and not be...
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    out drive gear lube

    Suck out the oil from the tank located on the engine. Fill up the lower unit until it comes out the top hole. Replace the plug and keep pumping. When the air is evacuated the oil will start to fill the reservoir tank. Continue to fill to the proper level. You probably have air in the system...
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    Boat cover needed

    Canvas for a 17 year old boat is not available. Go to a custom canvas shop and have them duplicate what you have. You in Buffalo? Foxy's tops is a good choice. Or, take it to any marine dealer and have their vendor do the work.
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    Looks like its going to be a done deal. We all wish you the best of luck. Please come back in a year with an update on how much additional money you had to spend to get her reliable.
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    Your own words disqualified this wreck. After seeing the transom cracks that should further discourage you. Book values for this boat in GOOD condition are between 6400-7400. So right off the bat the PO is off the chart in his expectations.
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    The boat in the picture is a 1984 19' Stingray. It lived in that garage its whole life and still looked like new after 35 years. The excellent service life of that boat is why I always speak well of Stingrays. Our new SeaRay is considerably higher and wider, although the overall length of the...
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    The boat is worth -$6,000. In other words, if you got it for free it would cost you 6 grand to make it safely seaworthy. The guy let it rot and now has visions of grandeur that its worth money.
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    I'm an engineer as well. When I built my house I designed it so it would fit the boat.......and......still have the car attached to it. Garage cost / sq. ft. is relatively inexpensive. Laws are laws, I guess, but believe me indoor storage is priceless. Others say that the life span of a boat...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    You got the right idea about outboards. With the new swing tongue trailers that come with most packages, I think the total length for an I/O vs. OB will be quite the same. If your garage backs up to a family room or other part of the house, you have few options. But, if its at the back of the...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    For the last 2 boats I bought the dealer had one of the same model on the floor, so I was able to measure it before I ordered mine. In both cases they fit with an inch to spare. No after market windshields for that style boat. If I were buying a Stingray I would buy the 192. "Deckboats" mean...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    If you have a local Stingray dealer and he is good to work with, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. It's not a Cadillac boat, but more of an Oldsmobile. First, measure it to ensure it'll fit. If the specs say 42 mph, that's what it'll do. Just review their performance curves. But that's with...
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    24' Sunesta in 20' slip??

    Not your problem. If the marina OK's it good to go. If they charge you more, pay it. If you back end sticks out and someone hits it, call your insurance agent.
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    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    If the 19' was already spoken for why did you ask the question?
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