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    Restore my topside gelcoat... very confused

    Hi Guys, I'd like to take on a project this weekend since seas are bad:rolleyes: My boat is a 77 ChrisCraft Cutlass Center Console. I believe as far as I know the gel coat has never been re-done. The condition of the surface is alittle beyond the chalky state i guess. The white has absolutely no...
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    Troubleshoot - Won't start anymore

    Engine - 77' 1500 (150hp) Merc outboard. Has been kept in very great shape. Very impressed with the condition for it's year. Bought it with the boat 2months ago. Engine ran rough first time out. Engine sat for a month and was de-carbed (seafoam+gas+mix/1gal) this past Saturday 26Dec. Took her...
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    Help IDing this Chis Craft

    Hi all... I like this boat alot and want to consider buying it... -Can you help Identifing the year and model??? Its for sure a Chris Craft. The Owner says its a 22ft. Anyone help?
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    SLOW Mode help!!!

    HAHAHA!!! I know i'm now a copy-cat!! I didn't want to steal Crabby Bob's thread soo hear I go... After the 4th of July I posted this thread - 86' 110 Bogging down I have done the compression test on all cylinders reading 115, all plugs were replaced, spark test was conducted on all wires...
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    Perco switch making me crazy!

    This thing literally makes me want to take my .357 at it:eek: The thing is nearly impossible to switch from OFF/ONE/BOTH/TWO!!!!! Its only 2months old!!! and indoor kept!!! why?!?!?! Like i need kryponite in my hands and fingers to get it to move!!! damn it! speacially when im so tired of...
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    86' 110hp bogging down

    Hi all... Well i'm here along with many others that had problems this 4th on the water...:confused: I havent looked into the exact problem yet, but on my way in from the ocean about 4miles out i was on plane when my motor suddenly bogged down but not enough to get me off plane. I usually go...
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    Battery problems/charging

    Here's my issue... I cant tell if my 86' Johnson 110 charges my batteries when the Selector is switched to "both". I completely ran out of power 3wks ago while anchored fishing with the engine off, fishfinder on, and vhf radio on for about 3hrs (and i forgot to switch the selector from "both" to...
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    Fuel Tank flushing/cleaning

    Hi All, My 18ft CC has a plastic fuel tank thats about 30gals. The tank cannot be removed due to it being installed under the floor. I can see some of it but not all. The tank is currently 3/4 full with old gas/oil mix (2stroke), water, and salt water (previous owner capsized it while being...
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    95' 110hp Johnny wiring help!

    Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the johnny-rude family and very proud to join. -I bought a used 1995 110hp Johnson with the "old style" wiring harness. The seller didnt give me the control or key switch so i went out to my local dealer and was talked into buying a "newer" OMC throtle/shifter with...
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    Another shaft length question...

    Greetings, I tried the search... i bought a used hull... and i measured the transom from top of mounting bracket down (19")... but i noticed my boat takes a flat step forward toward the front for about a foot, then continues down another 4-5"... so tell me 20 or 25"? Thanks!
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    Garage paint job

    Hi everyone, Well I decided i'm going to paint my 18' center console in my garage... I have a compressor, spray gun, and paint supply.... Now my question is... How do i get the boat in the air?!?! or flipped? I can pull the console off... The only thing i can come up with is lift the boat with...
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