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    approx weight of 2 old merc's

    Hi all Was wondering what the weight of a 78 700 would be, and also that of a 63 650. Got me a 60 Glasspar marathon and was given the 63 motor as a back up. The 700 runs like a champ and basically can do mid 40's with no problem. I have to wonder though the weight difference between the two...
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    Swordfish?

    Everytime I go out for yellowfin the capt says that there are swords down there too. Any pointers on how to fish for them. None of the dummies ( including the biggest dummie, me) I fish with know how. bait, jig, lights rigs? I'm a blank canvas here. turfman
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    Need a parts book/list

    For a 1981 18hp, or 25 will work. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks
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    fold up seats.

    I'm looking for fold up seats for my cc. Lots of fold down, but I can't seem to find fold up seats. Any suggestions.
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    Hard to find parts?

    Having trouble finding a carb and fuel pump kit for a 80 or 81 18hp merc. serial # is 5860615. Finding xd parts all over the place but none for my model. is there a cross reference somewhere I'm missing thanks
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    Smart tabs for the bay & ocean.

    I'm re doing a cobia 18' cc for the bay and nice days out on the atlantic. I've had Bennet tabs before on my Grady White, but there are none on this boat. I needed the tabs for my bigger boat and am sure I will want tabs for this one. Question is can the smart tabs benefit me and to what...
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    Mahogany for stringers.

    The owner of my company used to have a cabinet making business about 30 yrs ago. He was watching me work on my boat one day and asked if I needed any wood. I went down to an old warehouse and discovered a 40 x 120, 2 story warehouse full of wood. Found a bunch of mahogany in varuios useful...
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    below deck tank replacement?

    I'm looking to replace the tank in my boat to a larger plastic one. Is there some kinda weight ratio formula as to what size or placement in the hull. I'm guessing the larger tank would alter how my boat gets to plane. I don't think the motor on the boat now is the original motor. Present motor...
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    stringer and fiberglass ?

    What weight of cloth should I use to wrap my stringers?
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    Steering arm replacement?

    I have an 84 Johnson 115TLRCD and the steering arm is getting bad. Seems 24 years in the salt water has started to corrode it away pretty good. Has anyone tried to repair their own by manufacturing another arm? Anyone have a line on a new or good used one; or am I stuck paying 400. thanks mark
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    Which sonar/gps?

    I've narrowed my selection down to three units and I'd like you guys opinions if you have any. Here goes. Garmin 530s Eagle 642c Lowrance 527c I fish Saltwater under 150ft. I'm not worried by the all in one unit cuz I have a portable gps back up. Watcha think. Mark
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    Any HVAC installers out there?

    I'm looking to switch from oil to gas. Now I got a quote from my oil company to do the work. The quote is for a cce teir three furnace ( can't remember the name right now) removal of the oil furnace and installation of the new for $5600. I had a service guy from a reputable contractor come...
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    Magic grinder wheel.

    Does anyone have a preferred way to rapidly remove fiberglass. I'm redoing my deck and changing the floorplan a little . I'm just using a 4" grinder with a standard wheel; is there anything better for this job? turfman
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    Trex for stringers?

    Anybody done this? I have a bunch left over from a job and thought they might be the ticket. turfman
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    Is it feasable to make your own windshield?

    I'm wondering if anyone has had sucess in bending plexi or lexan for a windshield. I'm thinking of making a 7/8ths mold, heating the stuff up in a big oven at work, then try to form it around the mold. Possibilities? Mark
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