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    Can I use a dash "cluster" from a car/truck in my boat, and if so, how?

    Hey All, I am still working on my newest project(1978 20' fiberform, 350 sbc), and have found extensive damage in the dash cluster(my gauges are completely rusted out, the wires are just hanging there on my rpm, speed, fuel, and volt gauges) My question, can I use a dash "cluster" from a...
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    Where Can I rent A Waterfront Campsite in Columbus OH

    Hey All, My Family's looking for a site to rent this year, as close to Columbus OH as possible, with a waterfront access. Any thoughts or ideas? Private access prefferred, and landlocked is ok. We will clear out the area, and Primitive is fine. Any pointers are appreciated! J.
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    Will this Paint work on my Fiberglass boat?

    Hello All, I found some marine paint for $3.00 per gallon, and couldn't pass it up. Will this work on the hull of my fiberglass boat, and/or my trailer? Here are the types, and I have several gallons of each(Sherwin Williams Brand) *Tile Cald HS High Solids Epoxy(A snd B) *Industrial Enamel -...
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    Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

    My old 1978 20' cuddy(hull) has been painted before,(3 colors) and is Ugly! I want to make it look "decent" while I'm towing it back and forth this season, any ideas on paint that will work for 1 year only? maybe 2 with touchup? I can't spend the money on marine paint. Does Lowes carry...
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    Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

    My old 1978 20' cuddy(hull) has been painted before,(3 colors) and is Ugly! I want to make it look "decent" while I'm towing it back and forth this season, any ideas on paint that will work for 1 year only? maybe 2 with touchup? I can't spend the money on marine paint. Does Lowes carry...
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    blower, tach, and gas gauge not working, help?

    Hey All, I have a i/o, 20', with a sbc 350, 260 horse power. It also has power steering, 2 batteries, and a battery selector switch. This boat has been toyed with by "shade tree mechanics", but runs excellent. The gauges don't work, and I'm wondering, would it be easier to re wire, than...
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    was this a good buy, and what should I spend on it?

    Hey all, I have posted these pics before, but didn't get much info, probably because I didn't ask properly! I bought this for $800, did I do ok? I am trying to figure out what to restore on it, and to what extent, so I don't lose money on resale. I really bought this to make a quick buck, and...
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    140 alpha impeller replacement

    Hey All, I have an 1986 Sylvann, 18' bowrider with a 140 alpha. I had some overheating issues last season, and believe it to be the impeller. We ran the boat without muffs for about 10 minutes, and started hearing a rattling noise around the back of the boat. We took the boat out several times...
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    what type of vehicle to use to trailer my boat?

    Hey All, I have a 86 Sylvann 18' that I have been towing with my 01 2wd extra cab ranger(4.0 v6) and it did great last year, but I just bought another one, an older 20' cuddy, i/o with a chevy 350, and I know my ranger won't tow it. The boat would laugh at it.. I need to but a vehicle just for...
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    New(to me) Project Photos

    Just got this thing, and she runs way better than she looks! May do a repaint, I'm looking around at different types, just not sure if the investment is worth it, if I sell it next season, any thoughts? What would this be worth painted, and interior redone(reupholsetered, build a sundeck, and...
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    New Project,1978 20' Fiberform i/o with a Chevy 350 Questions. ..

    Hello All, Just bought this boat($900), and not really sure what I have, haha. I just started it yesterday, and the motor seems in excellent running order(I used muffs). It is a cuddy type, but has no room in the front, barely storage space. The interior is in decent shape, but I may rearrange...
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    140 i/o gm-NEED A CARB, HELP!

    Hey folks, I've been all over this site, and others, and need some help. 1985 Sylvan, 17 foot, 140 merc i/o 3.0 GM. Carter carb with a lot of problems: accell pump, sticking floats, etc. I need a carb, any ideas where to get one? I have been told repeatedly that this carb is not being made...
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    columbus ohio public boat ramp access

    Anyone familiar with Columbus, Ohio. Any help would be great! My Father and I are trying to find public access to the Scioto, any directions? Thanks in advance.
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