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    Boat trailer manufaturer help

    Hello: I just acquired a boat fro a relative and I am traveling to Missouri soon to retrieve it. I want to install new trailer bearings before pulling it home (650 miles). I cannot find who makes the trailer in order to get a hub diameter size. The boat is a 2001 Aries 200 XTE Tournament ed...
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    Pontoon flooring

    Re: Pontoon flooring I completely restored my barge last fall and I too had the same decision. I went with Evercoat Skid-no-more. Here is my review: I love the feel of the product, doesn't get very hot on the feet and feels great. Not harsh like a bed...
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    Painting Evercoat Skid-No-More

    So I totally restored my barge with brand new marine flooring and covered it with the skid no more product. I love the product but man was it hard to get a consistent covering and it took WAAAAY more product that I thought for a 24' barge. Nevertheless, I like the product but not happy with the...
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    Looking for Side Graphics

    I don't suppose anyone has a vector file for some cool side graphics they've done on their pontoon do they? I have software to read it and a contact for printer graphics. I'm just looking to cut some corners and get a vector file to start with. Thanks, THC1
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    Need small piece of carpet

    So I totally restored my barge and used a rubberized material for the floor. However, I need to carpet the back plywood that opens and closes for the gas and engine access. Anybody know where I can buy a small piece of marine carpet v. having to order a 8 x 20 piece? I really don't want to...
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    Replacement Steering Wheel

    I am restoring my 1990 Lower pontoon with all new furniture and console. I would like to replace the steering wheel. I see steering wheels for sale online and none say that they are for something specific. Does anyone know If I can simply order a steering wheel for a boat and it would adapt...
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    Replacement Capacity Tag

    My pontoon restoration project is getting close now and I really need a replacement capacity tag (sticker/label) for the inside. I contacted Lowe and they provided all of the necessary information since mine was no legible. They can recreate one for me but it was 40 bucks. WOW...for a sticker...
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    Metal Canopy replacement

    I have a 1990 Lowe 24' barge with the fixed metal canopy on it. It does fold down for transportation but we are stuck with it on the water. I am restoring the boat and wanted to ask if anyone on here has thrown out their old metal canopy and replaced it with a folding bimini top. The metal...
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    Top Speed for 24' with yamaha 50 2 stroke

    I have an older (1990) 24' Lowe barge that came from the factory with a Johnson 40 hp on it. Last year I bought and new Yamaha 50 2 stroke and had it installed at the dealer. I had never given top speed much thought until joining this forum so now I'm asking what everyone things my top speed...
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    2008 Yamaha 50 2-stroke outboard wiring manual

    Hello: I purchased a brand new Yamaha in 09 and had the marina install the engine. Everything has been great with it but now I am restoring my pontoon and I've had to unhook all of the wiring. I am hoping somebody has the service manual for this outboard so I can rewire it to the new console...
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    Pontoon Decking - - New issue

    Re: Pontoon Decking - - New issue Only five pictures per post so here are the remaining two.......more to come next week. Currently, the plan is to order an full interior of pontoon furniture by DeckMate. Plan to sand the panels on my side rails and just spray paint with a good rustoleum...
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    Pontoon Decking - - New issue

    Re: Pontoon Decking - - New issue Hope to finish off the wood flooring tonight and roll on the evercoat flooring material over the weekend - stay tuned!
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    Pontoon Decking - - New issue

    I know this has been beat to death but I have a little twist to add for what I've found on the forums. My boat is a 1990 24' Lowe. My son and I just completely stripped it this weekend and found delaminated wood. Deciding to do it correctly, we stripped the wood for redecking. Here lies the...
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    Herculiner? Durabak? for Barge deck coating

    Hello: I just removed my 24' Lowe barge and I intend to redo the interior and flooring. It stays at the marina and I do lots of fishing so I want to remove the carpet and roll on a non-slip material. 1) Any pictures of finished jobs using a bed liner material for a barge deck? 2) Opinions...
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    1990 Lowe pontoon parts

    Hello: I have a 1990 Lowe that sits at the marina and the years and weather are taking their toll. I am in need of some parts but can't seem to find anything. For starters, I need a right hand side brace that bolts to the floor and constrains the side railing to brace the side and top (old...
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