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    Flashers, Cowbells, whatever

    During the 60's and early 70's there was a product on the market called (I believe) Kuetts Special Flashers. It was a string of flashers, cowbells trollers whatever you call them. I always knew them as a string of flashers. They were about 48" long with silver 5 silver blades behind the rudder...
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    Restoration of 1976 Charger AFC Deck Boat

    Over the last year I have been looking for information on Charger boats and in the mean time I started restoring what I had. After near finish I posted over on the boat forum pictures of what I had. It was suggested that I post on my restoration here. I wish that I had taken more pictures of...
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    All Finished, Ready to go!!

    Going to make her maiden voyage tomorrow. Shake down cruise. Finished up the last today. Put a "81" 90 HP Merc 6 cylinder, 45# Minkota trolling motor, and the top. Started the Merc, nice idle, opens up very quick. Can't wait to try it wot. Here is a link if you would like t see all of the...
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    Ordering Pizza in 2010

    This is rather funny right now,,,,,,but what about in 2010??????????? http://www.aclu.org/pizza
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    Looking for string of flashers from the 60's

    When I would go fishing with my parents we used a string of flashers (some called them cow bells) that if I remember right they were Etta Kuetts Special. They were approximately 40 to 48 inches long, had the rudder blade, and 5 graduating down in size spinner blades. They were strung on solid...
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas to all on the forum, and all who have given freely of their opinions and guidance!!!!!! Richard K.
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    Charger finished and it floats too

    When I got the Charger it was in a farmers field, was full of water from spring rains. The floor was soft and the foam under the floor was 60 to 80% saturated. Cut out the floor, tore out the foam, put in new floor and foam, recarpeted, put in new steering, throttle and shift cables. With a lot...
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    Steering question??

    I am not sure of the model of steering I have, but i think it is like the Teleflex Safety "T". It has a single center flex that looks like a very heavy heavy spring (spiral shape) that feeds inside the sheathing. When the wheel is turned the motor attachment end moves out or retracts. Is there...
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    Charger getting closer

    Got the new floor in, got the pour in foam in, put down new carpeting, putting it all back together. Will put in the center console this week. Hopefully the motor next weekend, getting closer to getting back on the water.
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    Cut the floor out and found,,,,,,,,saturated Foam

    Got the floor cut out of the 76 Charger. Found the foam about 40 to 50% saturated. That stuff can hold a lot of water. In the process of cutting out the foam. Any suggestions for an easier way? I am slicing about a 2 inch section then cutting it away from the hull, then moving another 2...
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    Tracking down boat information

    Here is what I have so far. 1976 Charger Tri Hull Deck Boat. Center Console. HIN - CDG02017M76 Manufacturer All Family Craft Inc. Richland Missouri. Still waiting for response to email to them. It is Fiberglass. The boat seems rather heavy even for a fiberglass boat. I have a feeling that it...
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    1971 Merc 50 HP questions.

    Does this motor require it to be in a tank to be tested (running) or can a person use the muffs? Am new to the Mercs so may be asking a lot of questionws. Thanks
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    "65" Johnson RKL 24 L Full Throttle Problem

    On my 65 RKL 2Johnson, I put in new points and condensors that seemed like it took care of a miss that I had. I took the boat out to the lake today and had a different problem. When throttle was advanced to full it seemed like I was getting about 1/2 throttle. Brought boat back from lake and...
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    Generator Belt for 1965 Johnson 40 HP

    I am looking for a replacement belt for the generator on a 1965 Johnson 40 HP outboard. Any suggestions?
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    Plywood is done,,,,,,continueing

    The plywood for the floor in my "59" Crestliner is ready to lay in. Finally we have had a couple of good days. I settled on 3/4" Marine plywood, painted an almond then sealed with two part epoxy. Started sanding the old paint off of the gunwhales and the bow. Once all of the topside and...
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