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    1974 Evinrude 115 V4 crossflow temp sensor

    Hello everyone, I have a 1974 Evinrude 115 V4, model 115493B missing its temp sensor. I have the new temp sensor, and went to put in in yesterday but it didn't seem that it would go in from above. This is the temp sensor that mounts into the water passage cover on the top of the engine...
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    Roller to bunk conversion of my gavanized trailer

    I bought this continental galvanized trailer a couple years ago for my 16 foot fiberglass boat. I don't use it that much since the boat is kept in a rack and launch but I wanted to change it over so it better supports the old hull when I do trailer it. I have seen some posts in the pasts from...
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    Boat I bought to restore

    This is a picture of the 1989 Larson Contempra 30' cruiser I bought at auction and of course, the drives as well as a few other things are missing. The engines are trashed, both are locked up. The first order of business is to get the boat cleaned up and the engines out and disassembled. The...
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    Prop for my larson cruiser

    Hey everyone, I have a 1989 Larson Contempra cruiser that I am almost finished restoring, and will be getting in the water this April. I was just wondering if anyone knows what pitch propeller would be good for this boat. I know this is a tough question to answer but I thought maybe someone...
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    Recarpet my Bayliner YES OR NO?

    Re: Recarpet my Bayliner YES OR NO? I just did the floor of my 16' with Durabak, it's nice but not cheap. I used exactly 1 gallon for the floor area. Here's a pic of how it turned out.
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    Finally started on the repairs

    Hi all, I finally got my 66 thompson out of the water for the season for the much needed transom and stringer replacement. I just had a few questions, first off, I would like to replace the transom by doubling up two layers of ACX plywood 3/4" thick to make the 1-1/2" transom. Should I put...
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    Transom Replacement Help

    Hello all, I need to replace the transom on my 16' v-hull thompson, it is currently 1-1/2 inches thick and am confused whether I should use 1/4", 1/2", or 3/4" plywood. Will more layers of 1/4" be suitable, or will 2 layers of 3/4" be just fine? Also, should I by fir marine ply or just BC...
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    Moving Stringers?

    Hello All, I have a 1966 Thompson GV 160 16' fiberglass runabout. I have done a lot of work to the boat over the last couple of seasons, I will post some pics soon. Anyways, this winter I am going to be replacing the transom and stringers and wanted to install a below deck belly tank. The...
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    1974 Evinrude Fuel consumption

    Hi there I have a 1974 evinrude 115 horse on a late 60's 16 foot thompson v hull runabout that weighs around 1400lbs loaded. My fuel consumption seems a bit excessive and just wondered if anyone knew if this was normal or not. I use about 7.5 gallons per hour at 24mph, and around 10-11g/hr at...
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