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  1. roscoe

    Late model Manufactured Homes

    Looking to buy, 12 year old 28 x 58' steel framed, on full poured basement. It is rated for temp zone 3, northern WI, snow load rated, etc. Any experience that you may have that would be of value to me in considering this home? Seller is my cousin, she has suffered a stroke and is moving into...
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    Boat Speed?

    No, don't rev engine past 2000 rpm in neutral. A whale tail fin may help, but they don't perform miracles. You have to solve the problems first, get engine set up correct first. Then, maybe try the fin. Many people swear by them. Many people swear about them. They seem to work best on smaller...
  3. roscoe

    Gamefisher 5

    225.587500 1988 Long Shaft 5 Ok, 1988 model, Made by Force which was owned by US Marine at that time. So this is on the motor: And this goes on the hose to connect it. Sierra part number 18-8062
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    Do I want a water pressure gauge or oil temp gauge?

    A water pressure gauge kit would include a gauge, 0-15 psi preferred, And a length of tubing. Tubing is connected to port in block, usually near the thermostat housing. Tubing is ran along wiring harness to the helm and attached to the gauge. Should attach at "17" in diagram. You will need to...
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    Short Ramp Hang-up

    I made this skid plate for my trailer. One for each side, 1/4" steel. I had since put a 3" x 3" spacer between the trailer frame and the skid plate, so it extends down further. It is now 6" from the ground. It easily gets the tire back up on the concrete.
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    Trailer Slides

    Keel rollers for a 24' pontoon ? Yes the slides CAN help, if the log surface is smooth, painted, and rivet free it will work better. Finding a way to back further in would be better, or switching to o cantilever trailer would work too, but they are a pain in the butt in my opinion. If those...
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    Fist time boat buying advice

    Welcome to iboats. How many people aboard will be determining factor on size of boat, along with your tow vehicles capacity and your storage area limitations. Looking to buy new or used? Condition is much more important than model year. No problem getting a 25 year old boat if the hull and...
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    Need a ladder for a 16' Starcraft

    Here is my Starcraft, with a flip down telescoping ladder. Mounted it vertically, used a piece of starboard for a standoff and to protect aluminum from scuffing. when flipped up, it is secured with a velcro strap. Easy to deploy from the water if I ever fall overboard when fishing alone.
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    What types of small boats (14’) are there besides skiffs?

    Runabout, sailboat, bowlder, RIB (rigid floor inflatable ) ​​​​​​​
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    Force 9.9 lower unit removal

    That is a 1995 model. Screw is #35 in diagram
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    Tring to find a Hold Open bracket for a walk-through window.

    How about a table cloth clamp. commonly used for picnic tables. Small and easy to store, $6 for 6 of them. One of my boats had a 1" long plastic tab that mounted to the stationary section of the windshield. To secure the center section open, just pivot the tab, open the center section al...
  12. roscoe

    Newish Mr Coffee maker overflows grounds

    Just kind of curious, do you know what a percolator coffee pot is? A mr carry is a drip coffee maker. For real coffee, get a vacuum brewer, a syphon coffee maker, or a $15 french press. Percolator
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    Help me identify this hull

    Looks a lot like these two, squared bow, hull shape, and what we can see of the area above the rub rail. https://offerup.com/item/detail/472476639/ https://offerup.com/item/detail/583769453/
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    Is this old boat a Starcraft ?

    Looks a lot like my Starcraft Nassau. Dual step pads, transom caps, dual rub rails, What I can see or the front of the bow looks like it too. Obviously the floor, transom, side panels, seats, and windshield are not original, and the splash well removed. But the hull loos like a late 60's...
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    Always

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  16. roscoe

    Budget: $15000: Cuddy cabin vs bowrider vs aluminum fishing boat?

    How about a larger aluminum boat, like a Starcraft 221 or Starcraft Islander? Space to get out of the weather if needed, potty, some bed space if needed, changing space, can handle the bigger water. .
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    Location

    Then they shouldn't be online at all. If they only knew the info that was a admin"s or moderator's fingertips. :) Did you know that your Nassau, and mine, originally sold for $865 ?
  18. roscoe

    Location

    Why doesn't iboats make your general location mandatory when you register? Location, country, state, ocean, river, or lake boating, and climate, are so often important to giving an accurate and complete answer. If people are reluctant to tell is if they live in Ely Minnesota, Miami Florida, or...
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    How to keep water from sagging boat cover???

    Easiest for me was 2 tall trash cans, upside down. Measure height needed and what will fit, and run to Wally or hardware store. No straps or poles to mess with. Can be used to store the boat cover in when not in use. I use a tall kitchen can in the front, and a rather tall 30 gallon with wheels...
  20. roscoe

    Simpler dash wiring?? Need advice!

    Label each wire, disconnect it, remove it. Install a fuse block if you don't have one. Replace all needed wires, discard all extra wires. You won't find a wiring diagram for most boats, larger and newer boats maybe. Use generic diagram. Buy marine grade tinned wire, use quality shrink tube...
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