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    Too hot for boating?

    So I think I have found my limit for boating.... 45deg celcius or 113f in the shade.... :eek: I felt like I was going to pass out before I even had the boat hitched up to the car. So I left it how it was and went back inside to the aircon :D Just wondering, at what temperature do others think...
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    How To Remove This Cushion?

    Re: How To Remove This Cushion? Behind the dash are 4 screws holding the backing into place. You should be able to reach up in there with out removing anything else, Although it is a PITA. After those screws are removed there are metal L pieces which are affixed to the hull of the boat. The...
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    what features would you want in a new boat?

    Re: what features would you want in a new boat? Thats a pretty cool boat mate, We wouldn't have the capability to move to outboards at this point if we get up off the ground, Although That is some thing to look into for later. this is what we are looking at making. We are looking at revamping...
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    what features would you want in a new boat?

    hey guys just doing a little research, My question is as follows: If you were to buy a new direct drive ski boat in the 19-21ft range, what features in it would you want? such as * perfect pass * cooler * stereo? what kind and how many speakers etc etc Cheers in advance guys
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    what features would you want in a new boat?

    ok guys, So im doing a little research for some information. My question is as follows: If you were to buy a new 19-21ft V-drive wake board boat what are features you would want in it? such as * perfect pass * cooler * stainless cup holders * what kind of stereo and speakers? * ballast? and...
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    to buy a boat company or not?

    ok so my partner and I have pretty much had an opportunity to buy a ski boat company thrown into our lap. Long story short, comes with 6 molds, for open bow, closed bow, direct drive and Vdrive, plus a tournament ski boat mold. this brand is pretty well established here, The price is pretty good...
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    1997 wellcraft excel 21 SX restoration and improvements

    Ok guys the weather has finally turned for the worst, well enough for me to convince the misses that the boat is better off getting fixed up now rather than spending more money on it,=ie the carb died in the bum and then flattened the battery whilst in the middle of the lake skiing and tubing...
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    V6 or V8 for towing, difference?

    Hey guys, I currently have a 2003 ford explorer xlt 4L v6 with the 5 speed auto. I love it, drives great, tows great, super comfortable. In fact the misses loves it so much she bought her own as well. Now I have an opportunity to purchase quite cheap the exact same car but with the 4.6L v8. I...
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    having problems with viewing some pictures? Mods help?

    G'day guys, just wondering if my browser is causing my issues. I am using google chrome, it constantly logs me out of my username, when Im logged out I can see image codes, but when I log back in I can't see anything there? Allot of the older threads I cannot see images at all?, the only reason...
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    Need help on what type of boat to buy

    Re: Need help on what type of boat to buy when I take out my nieces and my daughter when I have access, they LOVE LOVE LOVE sitting in the bow on my bowrider. (with an adult) when it gets to cold for them they come back under the bimini and shut the windscreen. If it gets REALLY cold we chuck...
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    MARINE PRO-JECTION THROTTLE BODY INJECTION. Any good?

    G'day all wanting to put fuel injection on my carby 5.7 with alpha drive. Has anyone heard good or bad things about the holley kit? or does anyone know of a better fuel injection kit. this is about $1000 so for me it seems better than a replacement motor. my engine is fine i just cant stand...
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    Paint or gelcoat?

    Okie dokies guys and gals, based on the informative answers I have gotten on my other questions I thought I would throw this one to the masses and see what turns up. Basically long story short I am running around like a madman trying to get everything organized for the end of summer for when I...
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    who makes custom windscreens for bowriders?

    does anyone know of any company that makes the lower profile windscreens or how to do this? I have attached a link but Im not sure if it will work whilst the site is undergoing work. http://boats.iboats.com/2008-glastron-gt-185-9525-syracuse/1031397.html this is the style of windscreen I would...
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    help with building a rear bench, please post photos!!!!

    Hey guys hope everyone is doing well. First off let me explain what im asking help with. I have already had my fears allayed in regards to the weight distribution and also feasibility of what i want to do, thanks to my fellow iBoaters. I am going to completely redo the interior of my boat by...
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    buiding an L shape rear bench and weight issue advice please

    G'day all, after such success and GREAT advice from the wonderful people on this forum, I want to post a question that I hope i can get some advice on the more technical side of things. 1997 wellcraft excel 21sx (5.7 alpha) basically this is the current seating layout that i have. *twin back...
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