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    Sleekcraft Diplomat US Coast Guard Capacity Plaque

    Nevermind....somebody advised on the 20' and under rule
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    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    Sure enough....thanks for the reply
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    Sleekcraft Diplomat US Coast Guard Capacity Plaque

    I recently acquired this GEM of a boat and dropped some money into it to restore it to its former glory. Apparently they didn't manage to put a US Coast Guard Capacity Plaque on the boat or it was a stick on and came off....not sure what happened but I would like to get one on the boat so I...
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    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    Well....did everything on the list and then some (except for new windshields) I am a little concerned about not having a coast guard capacity plaque on the boat. Not sure where it ever would have been....no signs one was installed but it could have been a sticker and come off a long time ago...
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    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    Appreciate your comment. With all due respect ....I used to build boats (for Bruce Nescher) and have been a general contractor for 40 years. I'm confident the boat is structurally sound.
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    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    Thank you Scott, it was the first thing I did.....all the buried wood is solid. I opened every locker and engine compartment and tapped on the critical components every 6" to 12"......no hollow glass
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    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    I just bought this boat and it's in really good shape but in need of some repairs, upgrades, and hasn't been run in 14 years. I have ordered a lot of parts and should have them all by weeks end. Then the fun begins. Work to do 1. Restore gel coat 2. Flush dual fuel tanks, replace fuel lines...
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