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After I finished my Glastron X-19, I keep thinking about my next project. I wanted a smaller boat that I could use in all water types for fishing. After much research and consideration, I decided to build a 14' solo skiff from plans I got from Bateau. I am only using the plans for the general...
Ok guys, I need some help/advice. I built a custom swim platform for my boat. This platform will double as a fishing platform as well. This platform has been completely glassed and is ready for finishing. I have been kicking a few different ideas around on how to finish it but want some...
I have decided to purchase the Lowrance Hook 7 for my rig. It starts at 499.99. I chose the 7 inch screen so I can mount it over the driver windshield for driving to and from fishing but turn it to face the bow of my boat for when I am fishing by myself and still see the screen.
They offer a 5"...
I am putting my 3.0 back together (full rebuild). I want to refresh my own memory on setting the valves by picking your brain. I understand TDC and which valves to set when. My question is solely aimed at removing valve lash prior to turning 3/4-1 full turn.
Am I thinking correctly, to...
If anyone can give me some information, not guesses but actual experience with this problem I would be grateful. I have a late 80's Gamefisher 7.5 outboard. I had the carb rebuilt and the fuel pump replaced early this spring. I thought all was good until the engine would die on me while on...
I am planning on building a hardtop for my boat I am working on. It is a dual console Glastron boat. I am thinking of doing something different than the normal. I was thinking of building the frame out of 2x4's cut down to 2x2's. Cut to length to follow the lines of my windshield frame. Drill...
I recently purchased back a Glastron X-19S (3.0 Mercruiser-Mercruiser outdrive) I never wanted to give up. The people who had it the last 7 years left it uncovered and exposed to everything. Interior was destroyed. This boat was in great shape when it left me in 2008 and its current state...
