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    Evinrude 25hp outboard-opinions on buying?

    I'm looking at possibly purchasing this motor, but am not an expert with OB motors. The ad says... This is an early 80s Evinrude outboard. It currently has a 20hp decal on the cowling but it's a 25hp. I bought the motor running last year but never used it as I ended up buying a bigger boat. I...
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    Too Cold for Fiberglass?

    When should I give up glassing for the winter. I realize that I can use a heater and keep things warm, but without using an external heat source when is too cold?
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    Freshwater Lakes in S Va or N NC?

    My sister and I are considering taking our families on a shared vacation next year. She's in GA and I'm in PA so Southern Virginia or Norther NC is about half way. does anyone have any lakes that are worth a look? We'd like to rent a cabin on the water for 7 too.
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    Hour Meter?

    I cannot find it on my '85 Seville. I've got most of the interior out and still haven't found it. Did it have one?
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    Bottom Paint without Anti Fouling?

    I've read until my eyes are bleeding and cannot figure out what to do. I need to paint the bottom of my fiberglass boat (changing colors) but don't want to use paint that leaches chemicals into the water or peels off. Especially since my boat will never see saltwater and 99% of the time will...
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    I'd rather not pull the engine...

    If I don't have to. I have the inside of my boat gutted back to the engine. I left in the section of stringer and engine mount that supports the motor. Is there a way to support the engine so that this can be removed and replace without pulling the engine? I'll post pics later if I can get...
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    how to mount a fuel tank properly?

    I am nearly finished taking the mulch that use to be stringers out of my '85 Sea Ray Seville. It looks like the whole problem started when the PO screwed the fuel tank cover into the stringers. I would like to have the tank mounted properly between the stringers. Is it attached or does it...
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    First Project Boat- Update and a few questions

    Got the portside stringer + floor cutout last night. HAve lots of grinding to do, and one small spot to patch from being too eager with the 12" recipricating saw blade. I think that what lead to the stringers turning to mulch was that the PO had screwed the fuel tank cover directly into...
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    First project boat

    Hi all. Been lurking for a few weeks and finally decided to say "Hi" and ask a question. My project boat is an '85 18' seville. I had it out for a run on the water and everything was fine...no leaks. The interior however is trashed. I knew that when I bought it and plan on having it done...
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