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    Merc 115 Tower of Power Jet

    A friend currently in the Air Force dropped is boat off for us to store while he is deployed. He is currently stationed in Vegas and the heat has ruined a few parts that I need help with. Here is the boat. And below are the parts I need help finding. The clamp for holding the reverse gate cable...
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    Horn and bilge wiring

    On my 16' Lund, it is now required in WA to have a horn in the boat. Battery is located at the stern under a hatch along with bilge pump. I would like to install two rocker switches on the console. One will be off/Momentary on for the horn and the other will be on/off/momentary on for the bilge...
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    what does this do?

    Below is a photo my my 1987 25hp for a Lund that I just got. The choke is on the left and the wiring enters on the right. The middle I am guessing is some sort of switch. There are two wires coming off the back, the first is white/red striped which goes to the coil. The second is red and goes to...
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    1987 Lund refresh

    Just inherited this one from MIL since I just finished the Glastron(inherited just before FIL passed away) and am selling that since I have the only car big enough to tow it. Anyways... Its a 1987 Lund S-16DLX w/25hp Johnson, entire boat is 100% as it was new from Lund except the Happy Troller...
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    Steering issue

    I have a 1987 GT 200 V6 outboard and it has a 2 cable steering system. The cable that goes through the motor is tight, has anyone taken this apart and refurbished this portion of the steering system?
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    Downrigger Quick Releases

    My father just bought new electric cannon downriggers for his new boat, he doesn't have the realses yet so I thought I would get them for him. What do you guys recommend? He fishes here in the Puget Sound for Salmon.
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    Loss of Family member

    This past weekend my father-in-law lost his battle with cancer. He was in the marine business for 30+ years has worked for OMC, Boston Whaler, Wright Outboard Marine and most recently owner of West Coast Sales. He spent the last 10 years restoring a 1967 40' Chris Craft Connie with twin 427...
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    Sleekcraft Turbin Engine

    Saw this and thoght of VegasPhotoman. Not posting this as "for sale" just for enjoyment purposes. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1488628942.html
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    Columbia Fiberglass fishing boat

    This boat was my grandfather's that he used to take the kids out fishing. It then went to my uncle who decided to paint it camo. My brother and I wanted to restore it so this is what we ended up with. the camo paint HAD to go, so we used my 4" grinder with a 60 grit pad and went to town. we...
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    Trimming motor

    I have no idea what I am supposed when it comes to trimming my motor. Everyone talks about having thier motor trimmed up or down. I have a feeling that when the rooster tail starts that I am beginning to cavitate my prop? Any info with trimming will help me. Thanks!
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    Steering cables

    The steering cables on my boat were replaced about 5 years ago. The boat hasn't been used in the last two years and as a result one of the steering cables is pretty tight. What is the best ways of freeing it up? We have tried WD40 and turning the wheel for about 30 min. It helps but there has...
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    Prop pitch Question

    The glastron that I inherited came with 4 props. One is Aluminum, 2 are stainless (one Ballistic) and the other is unknown. How do I know what prop is what (pitch, size, etc.)? Top speed doesn't really concern me, the boat will mostly be used for tubing, wakboarding and just going for a ride...
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    GT200 Tach

    I was working on the wiring last weekend tracing every wire and found that a wire labled "Tachometer" is not connected to the motor, it was loose in near the battery. Does anyone know where on the moto the tach wire connects so I can trace it to see what end isn't connected? It is a 1987...
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    Johnson GT200

    I have a 1987 Johnson GT200 on my Glastron and am wondering what (if any) can be done to give it a little more power without breaking the bank. I have new plugs on it, replaced lower unit oil and a Ballistic SS prop. It tends to smoke at idle a little. It tops out at about 55mph with 3 adults in...
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    1987 Glastron SSV197

    My father-in-law gave me this boat, and I have been spending 1 day a week cleaning it up and general maitenance. This boat was left out in the weather for 2 winters and the boat was in pretty bad shape. The 2 back-to-back seats have been removed and will be replaced with one back-to-back and...
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