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    New to me boat nightmare, found hull damage

    So this weekend while working on my new to me 2003 keyWest 1720, I found some hull damage, 2 impact spots with spider cracks all around them on the left side of hull near the stern. How did I not see this when I bought it? Too late now. What do you guys think? Do I need to take it somewhere, is...
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    Yamaha 90 pitot tube routing

    Hello guys, I am trying to square away my new boat. Found the PO disconnected the pitot tube. One end is under the motor clamped to the upper bracket, other end is inside the cowling it comes out of the wire loom a few inches than ends with a Union fitting. I would like to return to factory set...
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    classic 13' Boston Whaler questions

    Hey guys im interested in buying a 13' whaler. there are a few around my area but before I go looking I figured I would see if you guys had some tips. Both boats im interested in are 70s models. one has an 80s evinrude 25hp that i doubt has power trim. and im not really sure if 25hp is enough...
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    9.5 sportwin reed valve question

    hey guys just going through this 68 9.5 evinrude sportwin and found on one reed block that you can just barely see light shining through the reeds. on the other one you dont see any. I was wondering if this is acceptable or im going to need to throw more $ at this thing and get a new reed block.
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    starcraft sea mist hull repair (cracks)

    since my motor blew i decieded i should just go ahead and repalce the floor and transom. this is what i found under the floor:blue:, just thought i would get some advice before i just get it welded. crack through the hull is about 4 inches long. 2 braces cracked in the middles and some of small...
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    64' starcraft seamist re-power

    ok so the ole 1975 evinrude 70 sang its last song last week. its time for a modern outboard. ive really been leaning towards a 4stroke, but after doing some re search im not so sure. it seems like i would need a high hp 4 stroke to get decent performance, not sure if i should even consider a 4...
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    RC boating?

    Re: RC boating? I tried searching and didnt see nothin. Just got done doing the brushless conversion on the airboat, 3200kv outrunner 30amp esc 5x5 prop and 11.1v lipo, just did a quick test drive in the drainage ditch, the thing is a blast, not sure on the top speed yet. Hey wimusky how fast...
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    RC boating?

    Just wondering if any other guys on here are into rc boating. Mabey if theres alot we could start a new section? It'll be interesting anyhow.
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    resealing lu, shift shaft seal replacement

    Im in the process of doing the prop seals and driveshaft seals on a 1976 70hp lu, what seals the shifter shaft? Is it just the little o-ring i see in the exploded view, or is it the belows looking thing? Ive been thinkin about just leaving it alone but i would :facepalm: if i found water still...
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    convertible top?

    Re: convertible top? Well here it is.... I hope it lasts a while. Cant wait till spring to test it out, or mabey sooner.
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    convertible top?

    Re: convertible top? Ya i think i could tackle the frame myself, and have the canvas made, im going for somethin like this... It looks like i just need to have one bow like thing which i suppoted by the canvas itself.
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    Concerned neighbor (and the greatest thread hijack ever)

    Re: Concerned neighbor (and the greatest thread hijack ever)
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    Chevy LS1 engine in the boat

    Re: Chevy LS1 engine in the boat Hmm think i got the answer for the reversion and exhaust manifold issue- these babies,
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    convertible top?

    Hey guys im thinkin aboat adding a vert top to the sea mist, i think bimini tops look goofy on old runaboats so im goin for the low profile style that attaches to the windshield. Here in fl it sucks bieng out in the open during the middle of the day, so i need some shade. This is going to be...
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    You know your from Florida when

    Re: You know your from Florida when Get away from people, mostly
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