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  1. roscoe

    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    While the bodies don't rust like they did 20 years ago, even here in WI where our roads are actually repaved with salt. But all components bottom side will rust and corrode like an old witch's chastity belt. Brake fittings, coolant lines, suspension mounts, all seem to crumble away. Now, if...
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    Nautolex flooring adhesive and spar varnish?

    used contact cement on a boat , 25 ? years ago. very difficult to work with. Last 2 boats i used spar, 2 coats, 3 coats on edges, then used $12 a gallon vinyl floor adhesive from menards. Put it in in one piece, started at one end and rolled it out as I applied adhesive in 18" swathes. That...
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    Were Star Trek V's just not that popular

    One popped up for sale near me a couple years ago. Boat was in new perfect condition, but the motor was shot, and the trailer was rusted away. Really wanted to buy it, but it didn't really mesh with my fishing style, and the cost of a new motor and trailer was too much. I think I'm done buying...
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    Were Star Trek V's just not that popular

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    Homemade transom savers?

    And lots of transom savers at rummage sales and craigslist for $5-10. FWIW, dad bought a new alumacraft boat in '96, 16' 9", rated for 50hp. He had a 25 on it. Properly sized and setup trailer. No saver. Transom was split and bowed out after 3 years of running the gravel Dad bought a new boat...
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    Homemade transom savers?

    maybe the old tried and proved 2x4 wired in place and a proper tie down strap. Or get a proper trailer which sets high enough to keep the motor from dragging on the road.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Until recently, the only ethanol free gas available here was 91 or 92 octane. Now some stations are offering both 87 and 92 octane eth-free. The 87 is 40 cents cheaper than the 91. :) Remember, ethanol diluted gas contains less btu per gallon, so you use more. And we are using valuable crop...
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    Anyone familiar with Vermont boat registration for out of state residents?

    Not stating you HAD NO DOCUMENTATION, makes your entire post irrelevant.
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    Anyone familiar with Vermont boat registration for out of state residents?

    never heard that before i have registered and titled 4 boats over 18' in wisconsin, between 2010 and 2020. none had ever been titled before 1 had only old expired registration from another state. 1 had bill of sale and expired wi registration the other 2 had bill of sale and current registration...
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    Cutter 9217 plaque

    all i can find is cutter was owned by owens. try fiberglassics.com
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    Rec gas prices???

    HOW much gas do you guys use in a year? I figure about 85 hours of overtime pay will pay my increased fuel cost this year for vehicles, boat, mower, electric, home heating, and our vacation to Manitoba, if TruDope lets us in. Been averaging 10 hours overtime a week this year, we're 10 weeks...
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    1986 Mercury 90hp inline 6 carburetors spitting gas

    Brail is ok, till you smash your fingers. Don't ask. Old style fuel pump is 3ish " long rectangular. New style is square. Pretty sure all the 1986 models had the old style, at least both of mine do. good luck
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    me on guys, really, takes about 30 seconds to empty, and smells less than you taking a dump after a night out drinking, then throw an extra gallon of water in and dump again, put a dose of the sweet smelling blue liquid in and its all ready to go for next time. just remember, it may be illegal...
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    1986 Mercury 90hp inline 6 carburetors spitting gas

    parts listed below are Merc factory parts available online from dealers like CrowleyMarine. You need 3 of these @ $55 each REPAIR KIT-CARB 1395-51091 fuel pump Diaphragm Assembly 89031A3 $15 water pump impeller only 47-89984T4 $30 Additional gaskets and such are available separately. Or...
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    1986 Mercury 90hp inline 6 carburetors spitting gas

    what's the serial number?
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    1992 SFM190 Max Weight Aft?

    Scott, exchange 1 case of beer for 1 pint of whiskey.
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    1986 Mercury 90hp inline 6 carburetors spitting gas

    the best kit to get will be the factory merc kit from a merc dealer.
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    Stable Fishing Boat for a Big Man

    Flat bottom, probably aluminum, 20' John boat as wide as they make. Put a 40-50 hp engine on it, power trim preferred and worth the money, with a side console and you have your boat. Exactly what I was going to suggest. Others will suggest a pontoon. I've had ear/balance issues for 40 years. A...
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    Adding a Second Battery System

    now thats funny Gonna need to take a lot of gas along to run that outboard at full throttle, long enough to keep the batteries charged. So much cheaper and easier to buy a small, $450 to $1200 ( for the nice Honda ) portable generator. Just be sure to get the quietest one, not the cheapest...
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    Trailer questions for vintage Glastron Tri-hull

    Just curious, Do you cover your registration numbers while towing down the highway? Or when cruising across the lake?
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