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    Fuel use meter?

    After using my boat for a period of time, I can estimate quite close as to how much fuel I have used. I also filled my tank at various intervals to see how much fuel I used in relation to the fuel gage reading....anything you add to give you accurate fuel consumption is gonna be costly !! My...
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    1990 Tyee1850 interior

    Looking good, I see it is an awfull lot of work...but your gonna be glad you took the time to do it right !!!
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    New Johnson J35EL CND

    Was it on a charger or just removed from a charger when the voltage was measured ??
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    Always thinking about the 'next' boat . . .

    Dont even want to know what the price tag is...would be afraid to use it, wouldnt want to put a scuff mark on it !! Beautifull but way out of my league, hard to picture blood and fish guts all over that interior !!
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Better get a factory service manual for your motor and follow it carefully or....you might wind up with an anchor.
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    Wheel Bearing Inspection Interval

    If properly maintained, they should be good !!! Good bearings are made to last a looong time, but they must be maintained !!
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    Wheel Bearing Inspection Interval

    I agree with checking at each outing, only takes a few seconds to touch each hub. However, every other year I do pull the wheels to check and repack the bearings. At the beginning of each season I do jack up each side to grease, check for play and see they spin freely with no play. Correct on...
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    Help to identify this boat, please?

    Just trying to remember back in my much younger days in the 60's working at the marina's....hull looks like a Glasspar hull, that would be my guess....
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    Leaking 1972 25hp Johnson lower unit oil drain plug

    You might experiment with coating the threads with a good silicone grease to keep them from sticking in the epoxy. I have had sucess doing this with other epoxy brands.
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    My fishfinder just shows me 1.3 ft depth now wherever I am.

    You are lucky, I gave never had a transducer last for 15 years !! Most I have ever gotten was less than 10 years and the problem has always been the transducers !!! To costly to just replace the transducer so upgrade the whole thing !!!
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    What percentage of value of motor do you replace? How much to spend on parts motor?

    If you enjoy it, then dont look at the money spent, look at the enjoyment you have gotten out of making it run again !!
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    Youtube - 1977 Starcraft Boat Brochure

    What is interesting to me is...how many of their fiberglass models are still on the water VS how many of their aluminum models are still on the water ??? Then what was the price comparison of each when they were new ?? I have always been an aluminum boat fan and encourage folks to buy aluminum...
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    How many of you use the Owners Group by Manufacture section of this forum?

    I would but not many posts or responses in that area....
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    And you will need the controls and wiring harness for the replacement motor. Those items are specific to each motor brand
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    Leaking 1972 25hp Johnson lower unit oil drain plug

    The seat is galled up, that is why nothing seals it. You need to create a new seat/ place that is flat for the seal to go up against. As a toolmaker, I could make a counterbore tool to flaten that surface but if your not skilled at such, the idea of JB weld or other epoxy product could be used...
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    What percentage of value of motor do you replace? How much to spend on parts motor?

    It should be a hobby, an interest, something you enjoy..if your doing it to make money or turn a profit....find another hobby !!! Anything in boating should be considered an enjoyable past time and yes....it is an expensive hobby !!!
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    You are correct there, but I believe the word block style has been removed with 3" tall and legible with contrasting background...I have saw the local DNR chase boats off the water because the couldnt read the numbers due to spacing and blending into background colors. Out in the boonies, not...
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Your passengers will need to understand they cant always sit where they want to, sometimes they need to sit where the boat will be balanced properly ! As the captain, your job is to figure where each one sits to get the safest operation even though your passengers may not like where you put...
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    You can also tell from the color of the spark, blue is hot but yellow is weak !! Not as good as testing the gap but if you have a yellow spark it can be a sign of it being weak...
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    Snap On Boat Cover

    It all depends on where the channeled water goes. If it runs away from the small opening all will be good, but if the rain water flows toward that spot, it will be an issue!!
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