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  1. Isaacm1986

    1989 Jeep Cherokee overheating problem

    So i know there are a TON of jeep forums out there, but I wanted to post my question here for my fellow Iboat peeps! I have a 1989 Jeep Cherokee, it is my tow vehicle and it is a bad time for it to be down. It has the 4.0 Liter motor with 245k on it. Today it started overheating on me. I...
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    Boat Identification - please help

    I am posting this for a friend, he has what we thought was a 1978 campion ski boat. But someone has told us that is not what it is. I have tried running the hin number and it comes back as a invalid hin. The hin on the title and boat match, so I know that it is correct. just wondering if anyone...
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    Johnson 150hp parts motor

    I have a 76 Johnson 135hp in my garage. I saw a deal today and am picking it up tomorrow. the boat i am getting has a Johnson 150hp on it. my question is how many of those parts are interchangable between the 2 motors? here is a link to the add...
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    New baby daughter on the way!

    Well my wife just left with her mom to the hospital, just went into labor! sometime tonight or tomorrow we will have a new little girl! We are excited! I am following up there in a little while after i drop my other daughter off at grandmas. We still don't have a name, so if anyone feels like...
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    1976 johnson 135hp repair manual

    I have a 1976 135hp johnson, I am wonder what is a good repair manual for it? there are several different ones i can buy, wich one is the best? thanks guys.
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    Dolphin boat video

    I think this thing is pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GSQ73wJqM8
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    Fiberglass question

    I was given a 5 gallon bucket of Polyester and Vinyl resin and I have a couple questions about it. 1. I have never even heard of this before, what is it? 2. I tried a coat on my deck today, and after 4 hours it still was tacky. does it take a while to dry? 3. are there any special tricks...
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    New Photography Website

    Hey everyone, My wife and I shoot wedding photography as a side hobby. Boats is not the only thing i am passionate about. anyway, we just recently launched a new website and wondering what you guys think of it. check it out if you want. EDIT: Real sorry Isaac, but advertising, or what looks...
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    1949 sears outboard question

    I have a 1949 45hp sears motor, it runs good right now, but is there a place to buy parts for these when i need it? or am i just out of luck? thanks.
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    1976 Campion ski boat restore.

    Well there is another restore project going on my house, that is 2 now! This time I am helping my friend with his 1976 Campion ski boat. He picked it up last summer, The stringers and deck are in very good shape so we are going to replace the transom and paint the whole boat.
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    Washington fishing guides...any good ones?

    I live in washington state, I am wanting to take my father on a guided fishing trip sometime this year. he just had a birthday, and I told him my present was a guided fishing trip! It will be the first time for both of us. Is there anyone in washington who is or can recommend a good guide? It...
  12. Isaacm1986

    1972 Ranger Bass Boat Restoration Project

    Well last sunday I picked up a 1972 ranger bass boat for free, and there is a reason it was free! It came with a 135hp johnson, which i have no idea if it runs at all. The floor is completely rotted out, as well as the transom. I am going to start pulling the top off, and rip out the floor. This...
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    yes or no?

    I have been offered a free 1972 17ft ranger bass boat W/ a evinrude 135hp outboard. the motor is in unknown running condition. No trailer. I don't even know what these old ranger boats look like. no pictures. Does anyone know anything about these ranger bass boats at all? should i pick it up...
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    Lost my job...

    Well I finally got laid off today, what a bummer! I have been working construction for 6 years, and the company i worked for can no longer stay in business. I know jobs are extremely hard right now, especially for any sort of construction. I don't suppose anyone in washington state knows of a...
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    transom repairs made

    So i got the first coat of paint on the transom repair, but I need to do a little more sanding and then repaint it. I used that fiberglass reinforced bondo, I never used it before but the guy at the marine shop said it was good. so I gave it a try. I think i still might do a couple coats of...
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    Amazing guitar player - pure talent!

    Here a youtube video of a guy playing guitar, and it is just amazing! He has some real talent! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyLvadDojQ
  17. Isaacm1986

    Boat you miss the most?

    Today I sold my 1973 bayliner super tahiti, It has been a 2 year project i had just completed, and Now she is gone. I will miss her. What boat have you owned that you miss the most?
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    Ripped Off!!!

    So I have a 1989 Jeep Cherrokee, I use it every once and a while for tow a small trailer, or the 4x4 when it snows, but it is not my daily driver. anyway, it needed tires pretty bad, I did not want to spend $500 on new tires, when I only drive it 2-3k per year. A friend told me about this...
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    Mercrusier v8 outdrive

    I am posting for a friend, His boat has a Mercrusier v8 (chev 350) outdrive, It has gone bad, and needs a new one. Is it possible to convert it to a Volvo outdrive? We have a Volvo v8 drive off a bayliner in good working order, will this work at all?
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    compression for a 68 johnson?

    I am looking at buying a 40hp 1968 johnson (I am into these old motors), I already have 3 parts motors, this 40hp runs good, I am just wondering if anyone knows what the compression should be on this? I am going to look at it later this morning, and I am taking my compression checker. I am...
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