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    Tire size mismatch question

    Tires in general now have shorter life spans than they did decades ago. Today you cant even get a puncture repair done if a tire has less than 1/8" tread left on it or if there is a wear strip on the tread. I started repairing my own tires as the dealers refuse to make any repairs due to...
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    Most stable hull design for trolling in rough water

    Bigger waves = bigger boat
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    Thought my boat would be faster

    Yep...gonna find your boat is probably heavier, and probably water logged, also trimming out will gain speed, gotta have the proper RPM, cant tell by ear!!
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    Tire size mismatch question

    What is wrong with 13" tires if you get good ones?? Why are they all garbage ??
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    Thru hull leak

    Or running at 30 mph and had a structure failure at that point ?
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    How would you seal these screw holes?

    If under cover, how much water is going to get in thru a screw hole with a screw in it ?? I wouldn't even worry about a few drips that might get thru...
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    1986 Invader v210 help

    Or...consider finding an aluminum boat, far less wood and much easier to replace if needed. They generally have a better resale value after fixing them up.
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    Can my old boat handle the power

    Being an older boat and fiberglass, the main skeleton of the boat was wood...in the transom and the stringers under the floor. Unless replaced within the recent past those are probably rotten and would not support the power of a bigger motor, and if really bad could compromise any motor. You...
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    Extending the life of primer bulbs and fuel hoses?

    Not an area I would want to stretch the life expectancy on a fuel line...to big of a safety hazard !! Fires and boats do not go well together.....look at all the money, time and effort we put into our boats, why would anyone want to skimp on a 50 dollar fuel line and increase the chance of a...
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    How would you seal these screw holes?

    Does this sit out in weather all the time or is it constantly getting soaked? If not why seal it ?
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    I had one with the 3.0 engine, was able to get a jug with a drain hose under the pan with a shutoff and a drain hose running out the hull drain. It was a home made unit, large two gallon jug with side cut open to slide under the pan. Added a pvc shutoff valve with a few feet of hose stuck thru...
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    1962 Evinrude 18hp Compatibility with 1969 Evinrude 18hp

    I can only say that we bought a new 18 hp. Evinrude in 1964, this was supposed to be a new improved version over earlier models as they moved to the 50:1 oil mix, not sure what other changes were made...
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    Looking at a Johnson 120hp, what to look for?

    Doesn't mean people are buying at that price, just tryin to sell at that price !!
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    20hp Honda on Basstender 11.3

    Just the thickness of materials would make a big difference in strength but not in apoearance.
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    Need help with delayed power to trolling motor, Nav lights.

    I have the 16' Sylvan sea troller side console. Even though worn, if the paint is still sticking ( not chipping or peeling) then a primer isn't really needed. On my alum restos I used rustoleum exterior enamal with great sucess. It can be thinned down to spray properly. My last job was 6 years...
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    Need help with delayed power to trolling motor, Nav lights.

    So is their beer a higher alcohol content...that is why I choose Molson.
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    Looking at a Johnson 120hp, what to look for?

    Movement means very little when checking for a good transom. Your biggest issue is, you will be totally responsible for all damages even if it isn't your fault !! Once you overpower a watercraft any insurance is canceled and you probably wont find anyone to cover an old trihull anyway. Unless...
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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    Do you have a fastenal or other fastener store in your area, you mught have to buy a box but shouldn't be that expensive. Do a search, most areas have stores for fasteners that various companies need.
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    1986 Invader v210 help

    There is an old saying.." The most expensive boat you will ever own, is the one you got for free" !!! You are gonna find how true that can be....
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    Found 1976 Evinrude 85hp with a new looking jet

    Sure did, must have a new jet in the carb !!! Lol..
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