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    Shore Landr Trailer

    I bought a trailer and boat together and have a couple of questions about the trailer. I've included two photos and am wondering if the tow eyelet is supposed to be above the roller or like it is? The other is, what are the numbers on the tongue for? Thanks for the help.
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    1975 50hp Johnson Sluggish

    Had this motor running great. But was out with it one day and it just didn't want to go wot. Seemed to be very lacking in wot response. So being the diy I let my frustration over ride my common since (kiss) I started adjusting everything I could get my fingers on. Found out later after getting...
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    1957 AristoCraft w/57 Merc 50 hp

    Was at a Car Show Cruise In and come across this amazing little boat. Just thought you all might like a look. Pretty cool boat. here's a sample Click on the link for all the pics. 1957 AristoCraft
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    Dole Manual Trim

    Re: Dole Manual Trim This is what I have for the Dole Lift. Anybody see anything it's missing or is it complete? I feel like it needs something more, like a bar from one side to the other, in order to be able to lift the motor. I'm also thinking that I need to drill through the transom and bolt...
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    Embarrassing photos of trailer wheels

    Re: Embarrassing photos of trailer wheels I just got a boat and trailer in the last month and after reading this, it's time to look at the tires and all included. I do have a question about the tires. They (Dealers) sell both Bias-Ply and Radials. I know opinions will vary, but I'd like to...
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    Dole Manual Trim

    Not more then a couple of weeks ago, someone mentioned that they had a Dole Manual Trim unit. I was wondering if anyone remembers who that was and what forum it was posted on? I have one with the boat that I bought, but it is not installed. I need to know if someone knows how to do this or has a...
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    New Project - Imperial

    My son picked up an Imperial boat and it's going to need some work. We did find a couple of brackets on the transom and was wondering if anyone knows what they are for. The same brackets are on both sides of the Transom. The first pic shows both the top and bottom mounting brackets, so there are...
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    Johnson 50 year?

    I have a Johnson 50 hp that is a 1975 on my Aluminum restore. I have also acquired another Johnson 50, but can't determine which year it is. Someone has removed the tag from the mount. In my manual I read where you can find this info on a disc on the top and back of the engine. I did check this...
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    Aluminum Boat needs floor replaced

    I just bought a 16' Sylvan Sea Monster (1988) and the floor has been removed by a well intended individual, but not finished. So, I need to put the floor back in it. I plan on the Marine grade. The best I can come up with is, it should be 1/2 inch thick. Am I correct in this? Also will have to...
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    16 ft Cathedral

    I just acquired a 16 ft Cathedral and am trying to get some info on it. It was manufactured by the Cathedral Yacht Corp, Lauderdale, Fl. Can't find much on it other then here, which I found through Google. It is in good condition, just dirty. Any help?
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