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    1978 Evinrude 150hp V6 remote control ball bearing replacement issue

    I am trying to find out how to reinstall the ball bearing/spring assembly for the shift lever in the remote control assembly. I have a 1977 Invader Aquarius bowrider with the V6 150. Was removing from boat to remove cap and bearing fell out. Cannot figure out how to get it back in place. I have...
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    Re: My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck Delta, thanks for the pics. I did see them and truly appreciate it! No current pics of inside hull because I gutted it, grinded out the crud and flipped it to work on the outside and bottom. Will post when back on trailer. Current scenario, just...
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    Re: My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck So, round two begins the deck, stringer, transom tear out. What a mess! Tons of water weight sitting in the bottom. Keel stringer was free and moving inside the fiberlass covering. Got everything cleared and abojut 95% ground and ready for new...
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    1977 Invader Aquarius logo

    Re: 1977 Invader Aquarius logo Very close. Thanks for the pic by the way. I even have the same burgundy vinyl gunwale pattern. Nice to see the back seats. I have a couple of single seats with bases that I am going to cut and modify for the back seats. I even have the original steering...
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    Re: My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck I hate grinding fiberglass, but I do ice sculptures as a small business and I have several discs that rip through ice. I used my super disc on the fillet against the hull where the deck was and it just tears through the larger stuff. Will have to...
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    Re: My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck More pics of work in progress. Will post pics of deck work soon.
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    Re: My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck Started stripping her down and tearing out some of the deck. Will have to remove cap to finish deck removal, but am finding a lot of saturated foam. I would be this thing has an extra 300 lbs of water on board. I drilled a 1/8 through hole in bottom...
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    My 1977 Intruder Aquarius rotten deck

    So, I picked this boat up for REALLY cheap and am finding lots of water log. Looks like the transom soaked(but not rotten), but there are several deck breaches. My question is if this a tub build, how would I remove the upper body from the hull so I can get in there and replace deck and most...
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    Evinrude ticking

    Just revived a 1978 Evinrude 150 V6 with minimal effort. She's a little testy getting cold started, but spins like a top once running. My question is, should I be hearing ticking from the top of the crankcase, like valves ticking? Being unfamiliar with these old motors, I am not sure if that...
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    In search of RRitt cranial feedback

    I have a 1978 Evinrude 150 V6 that the tilt/trim is giving me additional gray hair on. Bought boat and motor REALLY cheap. Motor runs like a champ. Drained all fluids from T/T. Replaced MRV o-ring (was crushed) Replaced fluids w ND30. Manually raised and lowered motor about 30 times ensuring...
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    Bow seat mounting and side pads

    I purchased a 1977 Invader Aquarius and have some work ahead of me. Most of the boat is in good or repairable condition. However, whoever had the boat in the past, yanked out the bow seating, installed a plywood fishing platform and poorly glassed over it. I am removing the platform and want...
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    My ugly old V6

    I just picked up a 1978 Evinrude 150 V6, which now works and sounds awesome! The kicker is that someone painted it a hideous blue color that I cannot stand. Honestly I think it was painted with cheap Walmart spray paint. I am trying to find pics of the original motor so I can restore it to its...
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    1977 Invader Aquarius logo

    I am restoring a 1977 Invader Aquarius and am looking for any good pictures of the Invader logo and the Aquarius logo. I have a guy that can re-create them in vinyl, but I need something clear to use. The only thing on the boat is the faint outline of where the previous logos were. I guess the...
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