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    PowerPack or SwitchBox Question

    Hello Guys! There is anyway to test "on bench" a powerpack? Any info about this? This is a Mercury Quicksilver Part Number 3325772 Thanks!
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    Stiletto 13x21 SS Prop Application

    Hello Guys! Just own for a while now this Stiletto 13x21 SS Prop. Test it just one time and didnt like its performance in my Mariner 115hp Outboard, Take for ever to plane and the boat feels like a lot of weight in. Actually with a 13x19 SS the boat moves a lot better and best with same size...
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    Towing Security Locking Ball Mount

    Hello Guys! Surfing around the net looking for Boat Trailers Parts and so on and just found this Locking Ball Mount from Master Lock part # 3489-AT. Would like to know If any of you felllow boaters had been used or currently using this ball mount on your trailer, any experience with it...
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    Glastron SSV190 Gauges Cluster

    Hii Guys! Just bought a complete Glastron SSV190 Gauges Cluster but I have a question about it, take a look to the first picture the gauge to the top right, would like to know what for is this gauge? Also take a look to the back of it since also have a buzzer and a few cables (blue, green...
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    Stiletto 13x21 Thrust Washer (PICS) Question

    Well HELLO Guys! Just upgrade from aluminum to SS propeller since the last one just broke up after 4 years of fun... The new one is a Stiletto 13x21 with hub kit already installed My concern is the following: If I use the Quicksilver brass washer that is over 1/2 inch the propeller have...
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    Trailer Crossmember DONE! Pics inside

    Well! Hello Guys! For this time I have to change the crossmember at the back of the trailer. This tube is a 3x3 " V Shape" It have a lot of rotten in the middle because of salt water, no drain hole, thats why ( How I miss this??) I knew it was rust but never imagine it was that bad until I tap...
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    Douglas Fir Or Treated Wood

    Guys Regarding Transom restoration which wood panel you will use, Douglas Fir Or Treated Wood, if possible explain why.. Here the Douglas Fir Panel cost $39.95 the Treated wood oven dry goes around $55.00, no 7% tax included. I like the treated wood, looks solid, strong and resin friendly...
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    Resin Roller Cleanser?

    Hello Guys! Anyone know about any resin roller cleanser, I mean to avoid spending $6.00 to $10.00 twice a week when working with resin and fiberglass? Have to maintain expenses in control. Does thinner or acetone could do the job? Thanks!
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    1993 Glastron OB Transom Restoration...

    Glastron Transom Restoration... Well!!!! Hello Guys, its me again around here, this time I have a new task to achieve regarding my 1993 SSV190 Glastron. Last one was on April 2012 with floor restoration. Ok, the transom has gone bad and its time for a resto. Im not an expert in Fiberglass but I...
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    Tie downs and working loads

    Re: Tie downs and working loads Actually I dont trust stern ties, I preffer side to side straps like this ones Its will hold the boat to your trailer like just one piece.
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    1993 Glastron floor restoration in progress with pics!

    Hello Guys! After 4 years having fun in my Glastron its time to do something in floor. Last owner just throw a few wood panels without any protection. I want to share a few pics of the job until now from, 3 days of hard work and cutting around
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    Stuck Teleflex Cable on Tilt tube (PICS) **SOLVED*** 2 more pics

    Hello Guys! Maybe you can bring ideas on how to pull this guy from the tilt tube here we go. On the first picture I have the "Sleeve 1" 2 inches out of the tilt tube, here is where the cable stuck and there is no way until now to pull it in or out. If I turn the steering wheel the "Sleeve 2"...
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    1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition Tow Capacity

    Hello Guys! Im considering to buy 1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition and would like to know If any of you have any experience towing with this vehicle, its 4x2, I think that my rig thats is a 1993 Glastron with a 115 Outboard 19 footer goes up to 5,000 pounds as much. Actually I tow my boat...
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    Trailer tips and info

    Hello Guys! Just found this page with useful info and would like to share with you all! Trailer and Trailering Tips!
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    Enough for this Impeller? Pics Inside

    Guys! I have changed the impeller last week from my OB, waht do you think, its enough for this guy or can handle a little more? :D images has beenn deleted!
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    Enough for this Impeller? Pics Inside

    Guys! Want to create a Poll but didnt find the way to go, anyway I have changed the impeller last week from my OB, waht do you think, its enough for this guy or can handle a little more? :D
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    How 2synchronize Mariner 115 hp OB 1993

    Guys I changed the impeller a few days ago but when re-installing the Lower Unit for some reasong my reverse isnt working, on FF the prop rachet to the right with no problem, I can put the tranny in neutral but when pull to reverse the the propeller cant move to CCW or CW. I talk to an OB...
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    1993 115 HP OB Mariner Impeller change

    Guys! Need some advice and tips to change the impeller for my OB. I would like to know any tips and tricks like leaving the gear forward and so on. Its necessary to change the housing or its ok to just change the gasket and "obviously" the impeller? I have seen a few videos about this task but...
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    From wood deck to Fiberglass deck

    Hello Guys! Would like to now the process regarding change my deck from wood to fiberglass. At this time the wood is nice but want to do an "upgrade". So once I take out the carpet and seats need to know how to start and deal with this project. Any links or videos? THANKS!!
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    Folding Tounge Installation PICTURES ADDED!!!

    Hello GuYS! Just thinking into a new project regarding my trailer. Need to garage the boat sometimes but have to install a folding tongue. Where is the best point to install it, I mean please see the picture and let me know If I can go as far as "Cut 1" position. Could this weak the trailer...
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