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  1. Grub54891

    1970's leisure island

    Good morning,hope everyone is having a good 4th weekend. I have an opportunity to acquire a pontoon boat. It has an old Chrysler 25 outboard on it now that constantly has issues. The owner picked up a merc 35 hp outboard,s# 6492172 1984 vintage,to replace the chrysler. Never got around to...
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    Merc outboard info/pdf

    Good morning,hope everyone is having a good 4th weekend. I have an opportunity to acquire a pontoon boat. 19's leisure island.any value in this toon?It has an old Chrysler 25 outboard on it now that constantly has issues. The owner picked up a merc 35 hp outboard,s# 6492172 1984 vintage,to...
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    Alpha pivot pins

    Working on a customers alpha one,both pivot pins are rounded out so they won't come out. What's the best/fastest method to remove them? Already tried heat,as they had a little bite left before we started repairs,but as the owner stated,the po did his own repairs himself... And it show's... I'd...
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    Zoom feature

    Glad the zoom is back up and working! Getting better every day.
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    What needs to be done? What have you done so far? When is the first launch this year?

    Re: What needs to be done? What have you done so far? When is the first launch this y Finish this!
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. Here is a winner! Stored bow down for how long? Notice the ice..... $1500 and a little tlc.....
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    Some electrical fuse questions.

    Re: Some electrical fuse questions. You would ve much happier,(and so would the boat) to install a proper fuse panel near the battery area. You would get the wiring off the battery,easier to maintain.
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    Welded aluminum boats

    Who was the first to build welded aluminum boats? The guys at the shop want to know.
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    How do I run out of gas before the tank is empty?

    Re: How do I run out of gas before the tank is empty? Yup go ahead and drill a hole above tge fitting,then unstall one of tgese to fill the hole.
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    Balance pole getting in boat

    Re: Balance pole getting in boat How about something like this I've installed a few for people,but much bigger boats. They fit in a rod holder. There are other types,I just googled boat boarding handles. I bet if ya look I-boats probably has them.
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    Fuel filter won't come off

    Re: Fuel filter won't come off I use this,from napa. Works every time.
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    Help Iboats Help YOU............................

    Re: Help Iboats Help YOU............................ How about a " thanks" button,here is a screenshot from an antique engine forum I go to.
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    Dogs can smell a sucker a (half) mile away

    Re: Dogs can smell a sucker a (half) mile away Dog people,well that includes me. Abby playing with chico,at the cabin.
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    Full resto underway-Just a few concerns (pics inside).

    Re: Full resto underway-Just a few concerns (pics inside). Looks like my larson project,I had some areas that did that also. I belive they sprayed chopped glass to the hull and stringers insted of laying in sheets.I ended up grinding everything out down to the skin. Then layed up sheets to...
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    No more snow... please!

    Re: No more snow... please! This is what happened to me because of the snow,stop sign was covered by the bank,he ran into me.....:mad:
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    Could be an interesting Thursday.

    Re: Could be an interesting Thursday. Nuff said.....
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    91 Celebrity Bowrider Stringers/Flooring Replacement

    Re: 91 Celebrity Bowrider Stringers/Flooring Replacement Partial repair is just what you said. Partial. Sooner than later the rest will need it too. I'm doing all of it now.when I finish the stringers and flooring,its getting the cap off to finish up the forward stringers.Then comes...
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    try this again. posting a pict of my favorite tow vehicles. Please post your coolest

    Re: try this again. posting a pict of my favorite tow vehicles. Please post your cool My tow vehicle: Also doubles as my evening sunset vantage point.
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    Can 2 onboard chargers run off one 110v plug?

    Re: Can 2 onboard chargers run off one 110v plug? Or the local hardware store has these
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    Starting my own boat repair business out of my backyard. Good or bad idea??

    Re: Starting my own boat repair business out of my backyard. Good or bad idea?? Some are a pain to work on! I'm re-wiring this one now for a customer,up to abyc standards. Already did all the 110v,and 12v systyms,they were just as bad. Certifications are a big plus when dealing with customers...
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