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    Can't find this tire

    MY trailer is in need of new tires but the local shops haven't heard of it. The tires on there are E70-14's. The tires are as old as I am so I'm wondering if there's something newer out that that would fit on the same sized rim. Any ideas?
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    How heavy?

    I'm about to switch an 85 hp 1969 evinrude from one boat to another tomorrow. I'm not certain that I can get an engine hoist though. Would it be possible for 2-3 guys to lift off the motor and set it on the other boat? About how heavy is this motor?
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    How's this sound for a project?

    78 115 hp johnson needs new drive shaft added but is included Around $100 Has tilt This seems like a decent price for a boat improvement project (85 horses to 115, tilt where I didn't have it before). I'm just not sure if it would be a good motor for my hull 93 Sunbird Corsair 170 ss. What do...
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    Switching trailers a good idea?

    I'm getting rid of a 69 laron 16 foot trihull at the dump. However, it has a much nicer trailer than the one coming with the hull I'm replacing it with (17 foot sunbird corsair 1993) as the one with the larson is galvanized and has rollers instead of bunks. The guy selling me the corsair has a...
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    Installing a fuel tank access panel

    I picked up a 17 foot sunbird corsair 170ss to replace my 1969 trihull. Not only does it seem to be a superior boat but it cost less than putting a floor (and alot of money) into a boat from 69 with no resale value. The one thing that concerns me is that the fuel tank is under the rear floor...
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    69 Evinrude 85 hp- Forward/Nuetral/Reverse switch

    I picked up a new hull (sunbird corsair 170ss) and I'm going to switch my evinrude over to it. The boat was setup with a johnson and the control cables seem to be a perfect match. The issue is that my year has an electronic shifter or else it would be plug and play. I'd rather not throw in the...
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    Is this a decent hull for my purposes?

    I picked up an old 69 larson trihull that I was going to replace the floor in and use for dicking around and skiing. She's in fairly decent shape but changing the floor is going to be timely and expensive. I ran across this on craigslist http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/boa/344126706.html...
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    Frozen steering

    The wheel is frozen. It won't budge. Is this common for a boat that's been sitting for a long time and are there easy/good ways to bring it to life? I have plenty of time (read helpers) and less will to spend money (read cheap). Is it worth trying to salvage the old system or replace it with...
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    Getting a 1969 85 hp Evinrude purring

    I have a 1969 85 hp Evinrude and I'm looking for any help/advice in getting her up and running. She turns over well and have good compression. I plan to order a service manual tomorrow as well as new spark plugs and wires, carb rebuild kit* (I need two) , a new impeller**, new fuel lines, new...
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    Putting in a new floor

    I'm about to buy a boat that I know needs a new floor. The previous owner found a bit of rot under the captains chair and tore the old one out and was halfway through adding a new one before a kitchen remodel diverted his attention. Anyway- I've inspected the boat and the stringers, hull...
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    How much trouble could this be?

    I'm about to start work on a 1969 Evinrude 85 hp engine that hasn't run since 83. She was winterized but for some reason someone took the spark plugs off a year ago. What I know at this point- nothing as the current owner isn't willing to try to start it (he lacks a good battery, plugs and...
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