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    Who manages the boat spec section?

    I can provide some updated information for my Crestliner MG15 to whoever does it. My boat has the tag on it and I also have access to the manufacturer's spec sheet for that model too. It was only manufactured 1 year by Crestliner in 1971. Let me know I'll provide the specs if you can update...
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    Used 4 stroke questions...

    I'm interested in a quiet 4 stroke reliable OB used so I need some information and opinions. 1. What's the best reliable make for a 80-90 hp 4 stroke. 2. What price range would a mid-2000 be on average VS a brand new one? 3. Comparing weight from an old '71 85 evinrude to a 4 stroke, what's...
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    Catfishing Season 2013 open discussion and photos

    Just thought I'd start a new topic on catfishing for 2013. Here's my run down: Boat: 24 ft Harris pontoon w/90 johnson River: James River in Virginia Bait: Gizzard Shad, Thread fin shad, Crappie (cut bait and live also) taken by Gill Net other than Crappie (rodNreel) Reels: Tidewater 30's...
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    Weight of a '88 4 cyl Mercruiser with I think a alpha 1

    What's the weight of a 2.5 liter and anything bad about this year of 4 cylinder mercruisers?
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    Pontoon for Catfishing!

    Re: Pontoon for Catfishing! I use 12/0 Circle hooks with 225 lb leaders and 80 braided line. Attached is the hook size and the bait we normally use around here which is Gizzard Shad.
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    Reducing total weight of a Ford 302/888 I/O?

    Is there any way of reducing the overall weight of a '78 Merc 5.0 w/888 drive? Any chance of getting 200-300 lbs off it? Aluminum manifold? What about exhaust system.....any way of reducing that weight? The 888 has a SS prop which I could replace with an aluminum one. Anything else that...
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec Here's a few more of the damaged areas that I want to fill with gelcoat jelly.
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec OK Woodonglass.....you asked for photos, here they come.
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    This is why I never liked allowing outside images to be linked........

    Years later the post is completely worthless Completed Boat Project Always tried to set the websites I managed to upload only so years later the images would always be there regardless if the member was.
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    Telescopic anchor light anyone have one of these?

    I was looking at anchor lights on iboats and found this telescopic 48" one that would really work good on the Crestliner and I was wondering if anyone has purchased one of these and can post a review here for me? Telescopic Anchor Light on iboats
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    1 slip climbing into my friend's boat and it's a domino effect....

    So 3 weeks ago I was climbing into my friend's boat to get the serial number and model of his VHF for him (he was in TX) the trailer has tandems and a heavy gauge fender, so I figured I'd just step on the fender and climb into the boat by the captain's chair. I grabbed the hand railing on the...
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    Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski"

    Re: Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski" Re: Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski" See photo......to remove the shifter and throttle cables.
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    Fish/depth finder help

    Re: Fish/depth finder help Not sure what happened but I posted to this.......but guess I will try it one more time... If you're in really shallow water the transducer signal with cause weird readings but that's usually only when you're less than a foot of water. If the mounting bracket is...
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    Shad Cam is now up and running on the James River

    http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/shadcam/
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    I think I'm going to go pickup that 50 something Scottie-Craft

    It's free for the taking, needs a lot of work but it's a 50's Finned boat and from the looks of Scottie-craft production, I can't hardly find anything on them and I have spent about 6 hours looking for a SC finned boat and nothing comes up. Not only does it have the curved windshield like most...
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