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    Deep cycle/dual purpose/start battery

    In my opinion, if it were my boat, I would have a group 24 marine starting battery for each engine. Then I would have a group 31 deep cycle as a house battery. If you use a lot of battery power ( house battery) then I might consider using two group 27's as house batteries. 2 bank charger for...
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    Parts availiability ??

    Getting things around for my first launch of the season as soon as the weather cooperates. Thought I would get a spare set of spark plugs to have on hand for that just in case moment. NGK BUHW-2. Plugs....well it seems we have a spark plug shortage, at least in my area. Best to check your...
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    How to remove 1960's Attwood 15 inch steering wheel

    Probably corroded, try a puller, they can be a bit#h to get off !!
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    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    Instead of sea foam, get storage oil, fogging oil etc. for the cylinders. You might do a compression check while you have the plugs out.
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    What to do with my motor when towing?

    Many of lifes lessons are learned the hard way !!
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Grass clippings as long as there are no chemicals on them. They also make commercial bedding, leaves work well also. Most any type organic material that will break down is good. Gotta stir it up ocassionally with a pitchfork to keep it aerated.
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    1997 Fisher 170 Hawk FS

    Glad you have an out...just in case !!
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    1997 Fisher 170 Hawk FS

    I believe it is an aluminum boat..
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    1997 Fisher 170 Hawk FS

    Probably wood in the transom and other wood in the structure, all will need replaced!! You definetly will have your work cut out. Motor is worth pocket change only if it runs! Could easily be a 3K overhaul if you do all the work yourself. Not sure where you are, but in my neck of the woods...
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    What is best for a raised deck in a 14 ft fishing boat?

    Fun stuff always takes time...keep us posted with pics!!
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    Why Oil Injection?

    I rememver my younger days, 50-60's mixing oil and gas. The small local marine mechanic was a friend, his instructions were to add 1/3 tank of fuel and pour in the oil, shake and mix vigorously..add anither third of gas, mix some more, the add last third. Still use that method to this day. Now...
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    Fish finder install issue

    Simple...stop payment on your credit card....losing money is the only way to get their attention. Go pickup your boat and go someplace else. Others I know make them put in writing it will be done on a certain date or the subtract 100 per day. Gotta play the game....Everything I buy I use my...
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    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    Why jump ahead, just do the basics first...most all have ask you to pull the plugs and see if it will turn over first...gotta do testing in some order or you wont know what the real issue is...
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    What is best for a raised deck in a 14 ft fishing boat?

    That is why I ask, what are your interests, budget, ability, etc. Glad to make suggestions once we know what we are working with...
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    Roller trailer OK for aluminum boat?

    Just make sure you have lots of rollers if your boat is heavy!!
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    What to do with my motor when towing?

    I used those plastic supports for a short while, until my son hit the trim down with them in place...lasted about 5 seconds.
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    What is best for a raised deck in a 14 ft fishing boat?

    Best, easiest, or cheapest, all can be best at their own.. Diamond plate aluminum might be the coolest if you had the tools to shape it. Plywood would be the easiest to shape and work with. Depending on what scrap you have laying around you could make something, that would be the cheapest...
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    Skeg and pontoon welding aluminum

    Glad to have a professional on board
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    Roller trailer OK for aluminum boat?

    As long as you have enough rollers to support the hull it wont be an issue. My 1983 Starcraft Islander has spent its entire life on a roller trailer with O issues.
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    crest liner 14 sportsman on a ez loader trailer

    Cant tell without pics, sometimes it depends on the ramps you use. I have a 12" hitch extension that I use as our ramps are fairly shallow. When you use an extension you drop your tow capacity, so keep that in mind..
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