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    deck lighting

    what kind of lights are you guys using? The only lights I have are the ones required to run at night lol, I want to install some on my boat so I can see what the hell im doing at night. It would be nice when I am trying to re bait my hooks. I was thinking i could install a few lights under the...
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    custom top

    Anyone build any custom Targa tops or fully enclosed convertible tops? I have a 16 foot boat with a worn out convertible top, i wish it had sides on it at least just to block the wind out when I am fishing in the winter.
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    converting to bunks

    how would you go about converting? I have a tri hull and I dont like the rollers. is it possible to switch it to bunks?
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    heater

    I have a 16 foot boat, do you think it would be safe to use something liek this on the deck? Or should i go with a smaller mr. buddy heater...
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    Grinded a hole in my hull...

    I was grinding and I accadentaly grinded a hole about two inches long and maybe a 1/4 inch wide. What would be the best way to fill the hole? Should i re fiberglass over it or can i get away with some other type of filler?
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    Tach stuck

    @ 6000rpm or so. The charging system works on the motor, what could it be? its a 77 55hp evinrude. My fish finder shows that the battery does charge when its running. Also the battery never dies so thats another sign the charger works i geuss lol.
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    painting boat deck

    what would be the cheapest way of going about this? Also do I need to sand the deck a bunch or just rough it up? My boat is 41 years old so I dont care if its not perfect. I am just tired of the ugly green floor lol. I want to paint it white but everyone advises against it because its so bright...
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    boat seat idea

    has anyone built boxes for these types of seats? I have two from walmart that I used on my 12' aluminum boat about two or three times, not the most comfortable but right now my back to back seats are rotting and the foam is almost non existent. I figure I could make them like jump seats.
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    trailer wiring

    Hey guys, I just rewired my trailer and when i turn on the turn signal both lights go off like the hazards are on. I have traced the wires numerous times and its all hooked up correctly. If I hook up one side at a time they work perfectly but when they are both hooked up they dont. Could this...
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    Cheap seats

    Where can i find a decent price on back to back seats? I have some folding single seats that are brand new in the garage from walmart but I dont think they are comfortable. I have the back to back seats in my boat right now from 1968 and they dont have much padding! I painted them with vynl...
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    Should i take my boat?

    I have a 16 foot Tri Hull. it sits pretty high in the water, has an open bow and is in good shape. Should I take it out to San Pablo Bay? Or is that too ruff for my boat? I have heard of people using 14 footers out there but i have never been myself.
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    Trolling motor steering

    is there anyway to steer the trolling motor by attaching it to your outboard?
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    1 7/8ths ball 2" trailer

    Can I tow my boat with a 1 7/8ths about 200 yards with this set up?
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    Pressure washer leaking oil

    Hey Guys, Just after I fix the lawn mower now this pressure washer is leaking oil near the muffler... Atleast I think it is. I cant find where its coming from. I took the muffler off and looked around the whole motor and cant really see where its coming from. All I know is that when I run it...
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    briggs and stratton lawn mower issues

    I have a 6.75 hp lawn mower that will only run if i put gas in the carb directly or in the cylinder. I took the carb apart and cleaned everything out. I didnt have a rebuild kit but tehre isnt much to the carb there is no diaphram it is gravity feed... After cleaning it out and putting it back...
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