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    Storage for boat stuff

    I was cleaning up the basement tonight and the boat stuff was part of that. I have it all in plastic bins and on an old mini fridge. What do you guys use to store all your boat stuff (spare pumps, extra rope, hoses ect)? Also do you keep it all in your basement or in a garage?
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    What to look for in a project boat?

    I am looking at getting myself a project boat as I think it would be fun to restore a boat and make something truly mine. I have not fully decided on a style yet as there are a few I like. What are some things I should be looking for when buying a project boat? Does rotten transoms matter (I...
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    Didn't put motor away how I normally would

    As boating season is coming soon (well boat repair/upgrade season anyway) in my area, I was thinking about the motor and how I have to fix the choke on it this spring. I then remembered that because I could not start the motor to put it away like I normally would I am wondering if just turning...
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    1999 Cutter XLE173

    I am looking at a 1999 Cutter XLE173 and I like it boat looks good (pics so far) only issue is it is powered by a 60 hp O/B I am thinking I would need to repower it HP seems low for that size and style boat. I worry I would not be able to do at least 30 mph without stressing the engine too hard...
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    How to deal with FWD on slippery ramp

    The other day I was at a new ramp that was concrete and fairly steep compared to what I am used to. I have a FWD V6 SUV and I found the tires were slipping (new tires about 10k miles ago) so doubt they are the issue. I know having 4x4 or RWD is better but do not say replace the SUV I just want...
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    1977 Mercury 850 not reaching max rpms

    I while back the motor overheated so I took it into the shop to have it repaired as well as the power trim. Turns out they fixed neither of the issues. I have since decided I will do it myself unless it is a big job. Max rpm I can reach is about 3300-3500 that is trimmed up for the 2-3 seconds...
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    Low rpm and speed

    I finally got out today after my transom repair which took most of the season only to figure out I was low rpm and slow. I did change the prop to a 17 pitch from what I believe to be a 17 pitch as well but not 100% on it since I could not find any markings to help me figure it out. At 3k rpm I...
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    Tie downs

    I am having issues with the tie downs, the normal ones you would put on the transom eyes do not work as they rub along the transom bottom edge of the boat and do excessive wear. Already had to repaint once. I then tried one solid one across the top near the guides and it caused the gel coat to...
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    Power trim falling

    I just got my boat back from the shop and the power trim is "falling". Pretty much when I put it up to trailer and don't lock it in place then is starts to trim down till it is just hanging there. This can't be proper? Can it?
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    Towing capacity

    Some of you may remember my broken transom and while I am fixing it I have been thinking I might sell the boat and get a new one since it is time to get a new truck. Currently I can tow up to 3500 lbs but I am looking at a 4.2L F-150 RWD so since I will be able to tow more I am thinking I want...
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    Did I buy enough resin?

    I bought a 1L can of resin and a .2l can of hardener as well as 1.5 oz 50" CSM two of which to be exact. Can I expect this to be enough resin or should have bought more? I also would like to coat a board for the transom.
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    Removing an 85 HP

    I have a 1977 Mercury 850 with power trim on it, I need to remove it to do fiberglass repairs to my boat. I am not sure how to do it the most simple way. I would like to not have to drain the power trim unit if possible. Looking at it I see lots of bolts holding everything together and am not...
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    Part out or repair

    So my boat got damaged by a local shop and they are not paying for the damages. So that leaves me with a 3k bill for fiberglass work and 1.2k for motor work or parting out the boat and selling it all then taking the hull to the dump. Boat without motor and fiberglass issues is worth 6.5k but...
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    '77 850 dropping rpm

    I was out today running WOT and the rpm dropped by about 1000 so I came off plane down to idle and waited a minute then tried again but only got up to about 4k rpm again then I figure I should go back to the dock on the way back (was running about 3000-3200 rpm) it dropped again down to 2500 so...
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    Water intake screen

    My 1977 Mercury 850 is missing the intake screens and I got weeds in it last time and overheated the motor. Where can I get screens that I can put on from the outside? Or is there another solution?
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    Engine starting issue

    So I started my engine for the first time this year about 2 weeks ago on a colder day. Today when I went out I was having issues getting it to start and idle well. I have not changed a thing. Ideas on where to start looking?
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    Flood lights

    I find myself going out for a morning ride quite often and am looking to get some flood lights to light the way on the way out. My boat is a 15.25 ft closed bow with railings on the bow. I am hoping to keep the cost somewhat reasonable (ie under $75-100 per light) and get 2 lights. I won't be...
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    Tools for the boat

    I was thinking about what tools I might need now my boat is too big to paddle back to shore. On the boat: -screwdrivers -wrenches SAE -pliers -crescent wrench -small vice grips -electrical tape -wire strippers -extra wire -electrical tape -multi meter -marrets Off the boat: -sockets -extra...
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    What skis to get?

    First I will say I am on a budget and am looking to get a pair of skis to see if I like skiing as much as I did when I first tried it years ago. I am looking at the Airhead AHS-1300 or the AHS-1400 wide body ones? Also recommendations on rope selection?
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    Only transom skin?

    I was looking today before I mounted swim platforms and I found that the top half of the starboard side is missing the wood. This is not the only place where what I think should be filled there are gaps. Second largest is the bilge on the sides at the back, we thought maybe a design issue, now I...
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