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    Algae stains on fiberglass boat

    I wax my boat every year and wash it after every use and still get algae stains. Is their anything I can do to prevent this? Any help would be great.
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    Boat Carpet

    Looking to replace the carpet in my 1992 Yar Craft boat and wondering what oz of carpet should i go with? Does anyone know of any good suppliers/ brands? Not looking for the best carpet on the market just something that was as good as the original which lasted 24 yrs. Also any suggestions or...
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    Span American Boat - Search

    Looking for a 1960ish Span American V-16 LeSabre, it was a I/O, Looking for a friend of mine, does anyone know of one? Boat was made in different places in the 50's & 60's. It was manufactured in Fort Dodge IA, then in Rice Lake WI. Let me know, i guess his gramps had one when he was a kid and...
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    Gel Coat Kits Good or Bad

    Has anyone ever used one of those Gel Coat Restoration kits like Vertglas or MS Gelcoat? I have a 1991 fiberglass boat that I would like to bring the shine back to. I don't want to wish I hadn't checked with you all before using something like this on my boat, if you know what I mean, it's...
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    Trim & TIlt recommended oil

    Just rebuilt both cylinders and wondering what's the best oil to use? I have a Prestolite system on a 1977 Johnson 115hp. Any comments are welcome.
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    1977 Johnson 115hp overheating issue

    Need help here, had the impeller replaced this spring and now the engine overheats when in the water within 5 minutes or so, however I can run it on muffs for 20 minutes or longer and no issues. Took it back to the guy and he replaced the Vernatherm t-stat (don't know if he used an old one or...
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    1977 Johnson Tell Tale question?

    Can you add a tell tale to this motor? Yes/No. I have heard that you can but haven't seen very good directions on this. I have heard you have to drill a hole and tap threads into the top of the #1 cylinder water jacket, then run the small hose down to the location you want it to come out...
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    Neptune EX240 Trolling motors

    Does anyone know where i can find parts or a new motor/ rebuiltmotor for my Neptune EX240 trolling motor. The seals went out in the motor and filled it with water and thus, now it's shot. Thanks.
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    1955 Sea King boat question

    Does anyone know where i can find the max motor size for a 1955 Sea King 14'-6" alum boat closed bow and steering wheel? The boat came with a 1962 Mercury 50 hp. I'm going to restore this and i' curious what the maximum size motor i can put on this. Does anyone know where i can find any...
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    Shorelander trailer Fenders

    Has anyone ever found replacement fenders other than the factory ones for a shore lander trailer? Blew a tire and ripped the fender from the trailer and it's not repairable so now looking for a replacement. The one i have has the steps on the front and back of the fender with lights. I don't...
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    Need Help - 1977 Prestolite Trim/tilt system

    What is the proper fluid to use in a Prestolite trim/ tilt system for a 1977 115 hp Johnson. Also what is the thin copper wires inside the cylinders for? I had to remove the sending unit on the port side and noticed a wad of thin copper wire in there and don't know what it's for, do these do...
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    Trim won't move at WOT

    1977 Johnson 115 outboard, when at WOT trim will not move motor up. Stopped in the water it will, but then will slowly go down when driving at various speeds. Cant see any oil leaking anywhere. I have the Prestolight trim/tilt. Thoughts?
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