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    DID SEA NYMPH BOATS HAVE AN ALUMINUM FLOOR

    I believe that for a period of years 80's/90's SEA NYMPH put aluminum floors under their carpet--can anyone verify? also, what years? thanks rory
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    NEED the max # PEOPLE, WEIGHT LMT, HP MAX FOR 1985 SEA NYMPH 175 FISH & SKI

    Hi folks, The plate on my project boat is gone. I know one of you have this model---PLEASE forward the info THANK YOU ri rory
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    Very pitted aluminum tansom----help

    Hi folks---need some advice. Bought a 1985 SEA NYMPH 175 FISH & SKI---stripped out foam, currently working on rotted transom. Wet transom plywood is out, new is cut. I had planned on Glu-Vitting the inside aluminum transom before i attached new plywood-----noticed the center part of transom...
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    sea nymph 195 gls--???

    HI GUYS- i may purchase a 1989 Sea Nymph 195 gls. My question---were they built with aluminum floor instead of marine plywood?? were any other sea nymph models built that way?? any sea nymph thoughts?? thanks ri rory
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    1971 Chrysler Fin Runner Restoration

    Re: 1971 Chrysler Fin Runner Restoration ed, rory here---check out my PM before you prime. you are missing a big step on this hull----no ribs.---then seal with steel flex or glu-vit---then prime. all looks great enclosed a picture of ribs w/ foam added from someone's project
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    pictures of 1966 Chrysler Polara 254 Aluminum Rebuild

    Re: pictures of 1966 Chrysler Polara 254 Aluminum Rebuild I finally finished my lonestar---2 years of labor----it is awesome--130 hp yamaha--40 mph, 2 livewells--interior lights, storage, stereo, ---going to lake Burton in georgia thi week----thank you to all who helped me through this process...
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    Anyone know of a good scotchgard treatment for new boat carpet??

    I have just installed new tan carpet in my 1966 CHRYSLER POLARA 254---iS THERE A GOOD EXTERIOR STAIN TREATMENT ANYONE CAN RECOMMEND LIKE SCOTCHGARD???--Thank You---rirory
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I love your boat. I recently did the same foam removal from a 20' chrysler/lonestar. Keep a few of the big dry pieces so you can use them later in areas you rebuild--cut them to fit. i tossed all of mine and had to purchase some later. feel...
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    What is the average distance from the steering wheel to the driver's seat?

    Dear starcraft and other side console boat owners---I have a simple question. What is the distance between the center point of the drivers seat and the center of the steering wheel? I am at the point in my project where i need to locate the pedestal base. Here in Florida--everything is center...
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    On a 2003 YAMAHA 130 can you disable the OIL TANK SYSTEM and mix it yourself

    Dear Friends--- A quick question. I am purchasing a 2003 yamaha 130 hp carburated outboard. It has low hours and in great shape. I'd like to eliminate the oil tank system and mix the oil myself---Is this possible????????? THANX
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    Dependability of 01 Evinrude ficht 175

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 2001 Evinrude ficht 175 w/ 375 hours---well taken care of and repair log and good compression. It sounds great & the price is right!!!! Is there anything i need to know?? I know nothing about this line. My last 6 motors have been Yamaha's help...
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    Mounting a fuel tank in an aluminum boat

    Hello Experts--I have done a lot of boat restoration but i have never mounted a new fuel tank from scratch. I am working on my 19' Chrysler -Lonestar aluminum boat and i am ready to install the new fuel tank--a 15 gal. poly unit that sits upright between the floor and casting deck. i know how...
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    96 yamaha 50 4 stroke trim and tilt---advice???

    HELP----motor has low hours and purrrrrrs--- Trim motor is 2 years old----still runs but there is no movement up or down---brought to our favorite shop---They stated that there was no fluid in the system and the motor seemed good but after filling it, still no go. They only replace the motors...
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    1966 Chrysler Lonestar Polara 254 ???

    Here's a question for the experts-- this boat will be used in freshwater like-LAKE ONTARIO OR RANGELEY LAKE and saltwater such as NARRAGANSETT BAY for Stripers--when i get to the finished floor--- months from now Does the marine vinyl-like Deco Dot hold up?? ( because i love the look--over...
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    pictures of 1966 Chrysler Polara 254 Aluminum Rebuild

    I Am New To This Site But I Love It And I Have Learned So Much. 6 Months Ago I Bought A 19'6'' Chrysler/lonestar Aluminum Boat. The Hull Looked Perfect. First I Rebuilt A Used Galvanized Trailer And Coated It In A Product Called Hammerite. This Stuff Is Incredible For Rust Protection. In...
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