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  1. roscoe

    Sound system without a ski tower

    a nice, crisp sound while outside of the boat… Ain’t gonna happen.
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    New-To- Me 1972 Starcraft 18' Mariner-V... Thoughts?

    Well, speed is not great. The motor is almost 40 years old and I suspect it is crank rated, so probably in the 100 hp range. The hull is not a "fast" hull. I'm usually at 1800# + when out fishing, and propped for hole shot. So speed is a strong 30 mph. When I empty the boat of excess people and...
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    Looking at '89 SS180, gas tank issues?

    What’s the issue? Leak? Pick up? Sending unit? Plugged vent or fill? Old hose?
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    New-To- Me 1972 Starcraft 18' Mariner-V... Thoughts?

    Nice boat. I had a 1974. Now have an ‘81. Only difference is the splash well. I have a 115 main motor with a 15 hp kicker. Plus 2 batteries in the back. But fuel tank is under center console. Any screws you add to the top of the gunnels with reach up and snag your fish lines.
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    You shouldn't talk that way about the FORD dealer.
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    Jay Leno sustained burns.....

    Reporter asked Tim Allen how Leno’s face was after visiting him in the hospital. He said “his face wasn’t that good to start with “. 😲
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    23l plastic fuel tank leaving 6-8 litres

    They are portable tanks. Removed for filling ?
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    Depth Finder and Transducer stuff ... purchase, install and questions

    There are glue on transom mounting pads available. Seaworthy Stern Pad or SternSaver are 2. You glue it on, then screw the transducer to it. That striker portable is for canoes and ice fishing. Get a fish finder with GPS mapping, and a screen size of 5 or 7 inches. Anything smaller is totally...
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    Engine weight

    Four stroke outboards have been around for many decades. A boat rated for 90 hp is rated for 90 hp. A boat capacity plate also lists a total weight for gear and people. Maximum of 4 people. 24 gallon fuel tank. Total weight capacity of 1080#, including all people, gear, motor, fuel, and...
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    98 Nitro 640lx

    Maximum of 4 people. 24 gallon fuel tank. Total weight capacity of 1080#, including all people, gear, motor, fuel, and beer. :) So keep your gear and people weight below 700# and you should be under the limit.
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    98 Nitro 640lx

    Get new sticker here: garzonstudio.com
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    Simply not true.
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    Engine weight

    So..... If you are looking at new motors.... The 75 and the 90 both weigh 359#. And the Honda BF75 and 90 also both weigh 359#. The Yamahas weigh 353#. And the Tohatsus are a wopping 392#. So if I was getting a new motor that weighed 359#, I would want as much power as I can get to help push...
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    Yep, not arguing that. Just wanted to make sure people knew there were 2 different pain issues being discussed here, and two different acids/causes responsible.
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    Lactic acid is built up in your muscles during exercise, URIC acid buildup caused by what we take into our bodies, is what causes Gout.
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    Best homeopathic (???) treatment for arthritis??

    You need to quit the alcohol AND drink 64 - 96 ounces of water per day. That should reduce or eliminate the gout. Help with the arthritis. And help with the weight loss, which will also help with the arthritis. Simple, easy, proven results. Just replace the alcohol with water. If you need to...
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    plywood IS a composite. It provides both strength and flexibility, along with vibration dampening. Properly sealed/preserved, as described above, it should last half a century or more. Probably longer if it is stored dry.
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    Welcome to iboats. Yes, paint it with a good quality industrial, or tractor paint. Oh wait, those contain lead. Unwarranted concern in my opinion. Lead is everywhere. A good percentage of the country's (US) water pipes are lead. Why are the children chewing on the gas can? They must be darn...
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    Motor oil in lower unit oil

    Milky means water intrusion. pressure test for leaking seal.
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    Trailer wiring…how to improve grounding…

    I get it, but looks like multiple connections with potential for failure. Why not just use a wiring harness that has a full run ground wire already in it?
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