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  1. JBF 1962

    Faded Camper top restoration

    I have a once red burgandy canvas camper top on my 26' cruiser which is in perfect condition other than its fading. Is it possible to colour/dye or any other way bring back the colour? There must be a way to pretty it up for a few more years as it has no rips and never leaks unlike many other...
  2. JBF 1962

    overheating 260 hp mercruiser

    The engine on my '85 Thundercraft Magnum seems to want to overheat on me now (350 V8/260 alpha I) The outdrive was rebuilt by the marina in for the p.o. before I took delivery in the spring (gimble/bellows/impeller/alignment etc) and its been running amazing. A copule of weeks ago, I took it...
  3. JBF 1962

    4 blade prop

    My new to me 1985 Thundercraft Magnum Express has a 4 blade prop on it. What are the pro's/con's of such a thing? All my other boats have had 3 blade props
  4. JBF 1962

    Wiper motor access

    I have an '89 Doral Cavalier and the windsheild wiper motor seems to be in death throes. Does anyone know how to get at them? The head and closets seem to be in the way and I'm hoping that I don't have to disassemble the whole mess >.<
  5. JBF 1962

    MerCruiser 190

    A friends looking at a 1985 Searay 250 Sundancer. This boat has twin 4 cylinder MerCruisers. Does anyone know who makes these engines? They're dang big 4 bangers and put out more power than a lot of sixes. Could be a fun old boat with 380 horses, most this size have the single 260hp V8
  6. JBF 1962

    Testing Electric boat horns

    I have a set of electric trumpet style horns on my 24' 1989 Doral. When you hit the horn button, you would get a weak or no sound at all, so I took them off and brought them home, disassembled them and they were full of spiders/flies and various other bits of debris. Cleaned 'em up, put them...
  7. JBF 1962

    Central Ontario Boat Show

    Missed out on the Toronto Boat Show, but this ones coming up in Hamilton, On Feb 18 - 21, looks like it might be a good one, and a good chance to check out the new Dorals. :D Might help to get through the rest of the winter, only another 3 months to go! :cool:
  8. JBF 1962

    Cabin window re-seal

    I have a couple of small, but annoying leaks in the side cabin windows on the Doral. The previous owner went crazy with silicone, looks like crap and didn't work. The plan is to remove the windows and re-seal them properly. The question is, what is the proper sealant to use?
  9. JBF 1962

    winter storage - outdrive

    after winterizing my boat, I have one last nagging question. The outdrive. My boat will be living outside for the winter in the yard at the yacht club. There seems to be two camps of thought whereby some people wrap up the lower units for protection from the elements and others say it's...
  10. JBF 1962

    1959 Johnson seahorse 10

    I'm thinking I'd like an old 14-16' cedar strip boat to play with around the yacht club n stuff and I've found a 59 Johnson 10hp, just like my grandfather had years ago at the cottage...seems in good order. Does anyone have any ideas as to if this type of motor can still be somewhat...
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