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    Need a NEW non-rigged 25' V Project boat?

    Here's the details. <br /><br />"This vee bottom is NEW, Never rigged. Includes hull & deck fiberglassed together, 100% balsa cored hull with full lenght stringers, fuel tank, 2 1/2' transom, No holes cut in transom, Built in swim platform, 100% hand lamintated, (no chopper guns).. Motivated...
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    Volvo tilt problem

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a VP AQ231A hooked up with a 290DP drive. <br /><br />Here's my problem...<br /><br />I backed the boat off the trailer and eased to the dock like normal. My younger son<br />grabbed a rail to hold it place. Unfortunately, the wind was so strong, he was unable to <br...
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    Interlux Micron CSC vs. Interlux Bottomkote Aqua

    What's the difference between the two?<br /><br />I plan on slipping soon and need to bottom paint. It will be painted over Interprotect 2000E/2001.<br /><br />The main water where we boat in northern Illinois, is the Illinois River up near Seneca, Marseilles, and Morris.<br />The water there is...
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    Volvo Penta P/N requests...

    Good day all!<br /><br />I have a Volvo Penta AQ231A hooked up with a Duoprop that I need a few part<br />numbers for.<br /><br />1)The engine timing belt<br />2) Power steering belt<br />3) The drives "dual-finned" trim fin<br /><br />Can anyone help?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any and...
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    PETA ?

    I was just watching MSNBC and saw a PETA representative saying that we should ban dairy products. I'm not stooping to their level to say what their campaign poster is.<br /><br />So, I decided to search some forums for some good boat info and found this...<br />...
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    PETA ?

    I was just watching MSNBC and saw a PETA representative saying that we should ban dairy products. I'm not stooping to their level to say what their campaign poster is.<br /><br />So, I decided to search some forums for some good boat info and found this...<br />...
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    To "495v"

    What part of "tornado town" do you live in?<br /><br />I'm South of Renwick, between Rte. 30 and 59.<br /><br />DB
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    Building radar arch?

    Has anyone had experience building a radar arch?<br /><br />What's usually used for the core? Are any online plans available?<br /><br />Thanks for any and all advice...<br />DB
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    Swim Platform Replacement

    I have a 1988 Weekender with a swim platform that won't last this upcoming season. It's the original 82" by 24" 3/4" plywood encased in fiberglass. <br /><br />I want a easy care replacement but "Starboard's" are too expensive and Teak is out for maintenance (time) reasons.<br /><br />If I...
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    Volvo Penta Questions

    I have a Volvo Penta AQ231A hooked up to a DP drive. There loaded in a 1988 Weekender.<br /><br />I don't know which DP drive I have. I think a 290 but don't know for sure. Is there a quick identifier even when the decals are worn off?<br /><br />Also, what kind of performance upgrades are...
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