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  1. seikeinlemming

    2021 Splash of the Year Runoff

    So for those not following along at home, we had a tie between two very well done splashes in 2021 and it has been decided that there will be a runoff between @Reserector_ and @todhunter for their builds which are both below. This poll will close 1 week from open on January 20, 2022 at 7:00PM...
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    2021 Splash of the Year Voting

    Calling all iboats members- Nominations have closed and it is time to vote for the 2021 Splash of the Year winner! It's great to have 5 worthy builds in the running. If you haven't already read through the various projects, follow the links below to each build. Good Luck to all 5 boats...
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    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    I’m pleased to carry on the yearly SOTY award for the restoration forum. Please use this thread to nominate members for the 2021 SOTY. Once nominated, I will PM each nominee for their acceptance of the nomination and that they agree to the rules. December 1, 2021 the nominations will close...
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    Mercruiser 120 stalls shifting into gear until warm

    Hello! I have a mercruiser 120 with alpha 1 outdrive. When I start it cold, and shift into gear (both forward or reverse), sometimes the engine will shut off. I may be moving toward the dock and putting it in reverse to slow/stop and it will choke off (and then proceed to slide into the...
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    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Hello All! Got my hands on the parts for my fourth boat, and thought I would share them with you all! I am not normally one to chronicle what I do for all to see, but since this is a rather unique boat, I thought it might be of interest to members of this forum. It will be a Steam Launch...
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    Insurance for boat while building

    Hello! In a few weeks I will be purchasing the parts to build a steam powered launch. The hull comes from a commercial boat builder and has a HIN number. It will not be on the water for 3-4 years while all the parts get built. My question is: The hull is not exactly the cheapest thing in the...
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    Float testing restoration without complete reassembly

    I am in the process of rebuilding (new deck, engine compartment etc) an 18' bow rider. The engine runs on land, but I would like to float test the boat and run at a no-wake speed in a lake environment. My question is, does anyone know if I am required to reassemble the engine compartment...
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    trim pump making noise but outdrive not moving

    Hello - This should amount to be a quick answer, I'm just too new to the mechanical world of boats to know. I moved my Wellcraft with a mercruiser about 2 miles from my house to my parents. Before I left, I raised the outdrive. About 10 minutes later I went to lower it (after trailering the...
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    1983 Wellcraft - American 180

    Just picked up a 1983 Wellcraft American 180 today. I grew up on my grandfather's Wellcraft, so the similarities in design to his makes me flash back to 15 years ago when I was just getting into boats. At 18' long, it features a 120 HP mercruiser engine with an alpha 1 outdrive. A lot of the...
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