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    Aluminum boat----flooring material?

    I'm not that knowledgeable of the construction materials used on various boats; but, is plywood used in the construction of the floor in most aluminum bass boats (re: Bass Tracker) as it is in fiberglass bass boats?
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    Aluminum vs fiberglass

    I currently have a fiberglass bass boat; but, have always been, somewhat, partial to aluminum. My last aluminum boat (Polarcraft) was many years ago and I just don't recall having the issues with an aluminum hull that I've had with fiberglass. The upkeep and care required for fiberglass just...
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    Ran across this on eBay (1988 Bayliner)

    Didn't know if anyone was on the lookout for a boat to restore. I was searching eBay for Bayliner parts when I saw this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-Bayliner-Capri-Cuddy-Cabin-for-parts_W0QQitemZ180045350949QQihZ008QQcategoryZ50439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Doesn't appear to be a bad...
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    Clearcoat peeling

    This may have been addressed here before or several times. Friend's bass boat has several areas where the clearcoat has peeled leaving the dull looking metal-flake. How big of a job is it to re-apply clearcoat? Is this something that he should leave for a repair shop, if so, is it very...
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    Things Are Certainly Not As They Appear

    Bought a used Bayliner (1989)-15', trailer w/50hp Force. Decals on boat: Bayliner (both sides)---Bass Trophy (both sides, near top of bow). All pin-striping, etc. After extensive internet searching, couldn't find a 1989 Bass Trophy---found a few 1988; but, no 15'. Called Bayliner to check...
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    Tilt pin

    What is commonly used for a tilt pin? I've searched the net for tilt pin, thrust rod, thrust support----you name it----I've tried it and found nothing? Any suggestions? Thanks...................
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    Would you trade?

    About a month ago I bought a 1989 Bayliner--15'/ beam 5'10" Bass Trophy (actually a Cobra Bass--another story) with a 50hp Force, trailer and trolling motor. Needed some TLC which it has received; but, overall in good shape. Paid $1,425 for it and have since spent $600.00 (new prop for Force...
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    What model Hummingbird?

    Hi everyone---new to forum and first post. I recently purchased a 16'-1989 Bayliner Bass Trophy and in the process of applying some overdue TLC. The boat came equipped with a Hummingbird transducer, wiring and the mounting bracket/head but no finder/console. Besides the name Hummingbird, the...
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