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  1. JimS123

    Blinking

    I have responded to a few PMs (or tried to) and the screen won't stop blinking on and off. Last time I got a reply I could not read it because it was blinking so fast. I could see some text, but not read it. My end or yours?
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    launching with a 2wd?

    I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with me. RWD full perimeter frame cars were always suitable for towing. The ramps on the Erie Canal were always blacktop or concrete, so there was never a problem, and there has been no change. Using a freekin pickumuptruck in North American was...
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    The wait is over. Sharrow prop test.

    It's just my blend of humor, I guess. So many jokes here, I couldn't resist. Do you remember the old comedian that used to be on the Ed Sullivan Show. I forget his name - he's the one that always got his words mixed up. Remember "I resemble that". Anyway, A Big Twin is the only noun above that...
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    Military Outboard OMC 35hp

    I don't know, but maybe if you don't throw the motor under water it won't matter if the valve is open or closed. Ask your questions over at AOMCI. If they don't know, nobody will.
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    Military Outboard OMC 35hp

    Here's what a google search came up with. Looks like its compatible with a 1984 Johnson or Evinrude. Motor Description Make Model serial Year HP: 1984 Johnson ( evinrude ) 35 hp MARS h 1984 Johnson 35hp Model #AM35B-1 Outboard Engine,MARS(these motors were used for military use(marine)) NCSC...
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    boat planing in jon boats

    Yes for sure much confusion. For simplicity sake, let's just say there are only 3 types of aluminum boat hulls. Obviously, there are others but they are not common. I qualified the statement by saying aluminum, since a Jon boat is usually made that way. First is the Jon boat. It has a flat...
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    Spectrum boat manuels

    My first store bought boat was a 1971 Silverline and it came with a "Manual", which showed some basic attributes such as the electrical system and how to set it up on a trailer (keel rollers up tight, bunks loose - that was the style back then) and of course rules of the road, safe handling...
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    1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

    My buddy bought a "brand new" 1957 Penn Yan with a Golden Javelin, sitting on a '57 classic tear drop fender TeeNee. As the story goes, the original owner bought it in 1957, used it once and then put it in the garage and covered it with a canvas tarp. He died before it could be used a second...
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    Aluminum boat quest

    My ManCave is a 3-car garage that houses the motors, 2 boats and a classic car. I call it the "BoatHouse", but my wife does call it the museum. It's a lifelong endeavor that started as a teenager with the gift of my Grandpa's old Wizard. My Lyman was acquired in 2005 as I was planning for...
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    1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

    I just came across this thread by accident, and have read thru most of the posts. Nostalgia isn't the half of it. I grew up with Dad's 1942 Wagemaker. Grandpa took care of her while Dad was on sabbatical on a DE in the Pacific. The pic below is from 1961, and that's me wearing the Mae West...
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    Mounting a swim platform ladder

    Easy Peasy... - Fill the existing holes with 5200 and then drill them back out at the correct size. - Cut a 5" diameter hole on top of the swim platform, centered between the holes, and install a waterproof access hatch. - Bolt the ladder thru the existing holes, using aluminum plates or very...
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    Outboard Motor Restoration

    Funny you asked because that's what I do. It's my hobby, not a business. I have bought motors at garage sales, on E-bay (for a real classic collector), and local Craigslist. I was up to 69 as of yesterday, but just today my son dropped off a 1956 Johnson that he saw on the curb on garbage...
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    Idea of speed?

    Your boat is a standard V Hull, not a deep V. Or it could also be called a semi-V. My 220 # woodie with a '53 Big Twin 25 will do 25 mph GPS. Nice motor, it runs very well, but it's VERY loud and sucks gas like there is no tomorrow....LOL.
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    Greasing Wheel Bearings

    The first picture is the hub of my 2017 Karavan. You can see its got a "standard" zirc mounted on the end of the axle spindle. It protrudes about 1/4" and thus is easily attached to a grease gun. Also visible in the picture is the bent over cotter pin. The second picture is the 2019 trailer...
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    Greasing Wheel Bearings

    I've had Sure Lube axles before. Slick way to grease the bearings. I thought our 2019 Karavan had them as well, but when I did my winterizing today I'm not so sure. The rubber caps said to remove them to grease the bearings. The caps were also monogrammed "UFP". Inside there was what looked...
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    Wacky Fuel Gauge

    2015 Yami FXHO. Had about a 3/4 tank and the gauge indicated just that (down 3 bars). Went out for quite awhile and the gauge never changed. Took off the seat and looked at the tank and it was about 1/4. Filled the tank to the brim and the gauge now read full (all 8 bars lit). Went out...
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    Scarab 195 open or a Yamaha 190 FSH sport

    If Momma ain't happy, nobody is happy. I had a bass boat once. The wife would not go in it and even my 2 boys resisted. They are really built for only 2 people and then for fishing only. In the end, I got rid of it because I didn't like it either. No practical way to equip it with a bimini top...
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    Please identify this sensor? Attached to my transom

    OMG, finally someone can actually figure it out. On another note, we had my old woodie out this afternoon. Leaks a little bit, but then again so do I. She's 67 years old now and is equipped with an old state-of-the art speed-o-meter. Yes, a 67 year old original equipment pitot tube. Just for...
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    Cedar Boat Stain

    If you want it to look like new don't use stain. If you want it to last in the water don't use urethane. Marine grade spar varnish is the only preservative that should be used on a wooden boat. Pettit Captains varnish is what I personally prefer, but many of my contemporaries prefer Epifanes...
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    JimS123.....Hello

    The '52 woodie was a barn find. It has been in 4 boat shows: 2 first place trophys and 1 "Best Lyman of Show". Its listed as "preserved", and not in the "restored" category. All wood is original to the boat. It's companion Big Twin 25 came with the boat and other than a rebuilt carb and a new...
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