Recent content by Kyle Johnston

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    Trailer Spring and Axle Bolts

    Good afternoon, I am just getting some stuff ready for this weekend... I plan on installing new springs and axles, as well as electric brakes on my tandem boat trailer. The bolts I took off were pretty bad, some stripped and some I grinded off... I was curious as to which type of bolts I...
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    Merc V200 (1979) Starting Issue - Starter not pushing up

    Morning guys, excuse me, but I'm by no means a mechanic. I do enjoy tinkering however I try to leanr a bit about how things work before diving in too much... I have an older 1979 Merc V200 outboard. It has been giving me problems (mostly cold starting). When I turn the key the starterd rod (I'm...
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    1979 V6 200HP Odd Ball? Threaded Double Trim Cylinder Leak.

    hello, I notcied last time my engine wouldnt trim up all the way. I checked around and notcied i was running low on hydraulic fuild because my port side trim cylinder/ram was leaking at the bottom near the threads. I believe it is a style 'A' with double rams and the pump and res. mounted...
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    22 Foot Starcraft OB SuperSport Rebuild - Thanks to Iboats and its members!

    A while back I used this forum for info on rebuilding a boat I purchased. It is miy dream fishing boat and I absolutely love the room and layout of it. Though its fairly old (1979), I wouldn't trade it for a newer one. I haven't been able to post pictures of it, but I have them linked to my...
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    DuraDek, do's and don't...?

    hello all, i have been revamping a 22 supersport and am looking ahead to putting a vinyl floor in. i found and acquired some duradek. now apparently it is only avaiable to distributors and such... i tried to call several people to see what type of glue is used - they refused to tell me...
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    Priming and Painting Questions....

    Hello, first off I'd like to say I have gone through copious threads on priming and painting to the point where my head is about to explode haha... I have an older 22ft aluminum super sport painted white and blue. The paint is holding good in most spots. I have removed loosely bound paint and...
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    Gettin ready to sand and paint... any pointers?

    Hey guys, I'm going to be sanding down the old paint on my boat (it was has a brushed on coat as well as the original). I don't really want to sand it down to the bare aluminum... what are good primers and paints to use when going over old paint? thanks a ton! kyle johnston...
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    1979 22' Starcraft Super Sport O/B Rebuild.

    Hello everyone, Iam new to this site, but have used information here before. It seems like there is a lot of useful knowledge and helpful people on this forum which prompted me to join it recently after purchasing a new (old) boat. The boat I am doing is a super sport from 1979. It's 22 feet...
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