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  1. Isaacm1986

    Yes, No, Or Maybe?

    So i am debating about picking up 2 boats tomorrow morning. Boat number 1 - 1972 16ft Glastron, closed bow, solid hull, solid floor, solid transom, has running 1968 40hp johnson sea horse on it. Boat number 2 - 1972 17ft glastron, open bow, inboard volvo b20 4cyl (unknow running condition...
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    Free boat - any thoughts?

    So this boat was given to me, but since i have 3 right now anyway my wife said it had to go. So i just gave this boat to a good friend of mine and I am going to help him fix it up. it has a solid floor, solid transom, solid hull. It is going to be used on the bay a lot, and going to be used for...
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    1976 Ezloader trailer wheel bearings

    I was given a 1976 EZloader trailer yesterday, and it needs wheel bearings like nothing else! is there a good place online to order these? can someone point me in the right direction? I am sorry this question has probably been asked a lot, but I don't have the time right now to weed through...
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    New (to me) Fiberform Boat - thoughts?

    I was just given a mid 70's fiberform boat, it came with a trailer wich is all i wanted for my bayliner project going. So this boat is sitting in my back yard on blocks, I am considering converting it to a I/O. How feasible is this? Or might just deck it out for a good fishing boat. It has a...
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    math help

    I am trying to figure out how many cubit feet of wood i have in log form. I have 11 logs that are 4ft in diamater and 6ft long. can anyone help me figure out the total cubic feet?
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    Volvo-Penta 700 Outboard - where can I find parts?

    So today I took in on trade a running 70hp Volvo-penta outboard motor (yes outboard, not a outdrive). I am wondering if anyone know where i can buy parts for this motor? it currently does not need any, but I would like to know where i can find them for when I need them. thanks for the help.
  7. Isaacm1986

    Value of mopar boat?

    So i have too many projects and my wife says it is time for 1 boat too go to go. I am wondering if you guys could help me price my 1974 Chrysler/Mopar boat. It is 15ft, in solid condition, it has a running 120hp chrysler motor, along with a 135hp parts motor. extra windshield, extra guages...
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    Jet boat conversion - anyone ever done this?

    On my local craigslist there is a free 1976 Jester boat set up for a outboard. Pretty cool looking boat, I am thinking about picking it up, putting a new floor in it and building a jet boat out of it. I have a rebuilt Chev 350 in my garage. so all i would need is the jet drive. has anyone done...
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    motor mount question

    So i just rebuilt a chev 350, and replacing the 305 in my 1986 bayliner capri. I was setting the motor in the boat today when i learned that the stringers for the motor mounts are pretty rotted out. I know the correct way is to cut those out and put new ones in, I live in seattle wa and boating...
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    Repowering question

    I have a 1973 bayliner super tahiti, I went out a looked at a outboard today. I found 2 early 70's chrysler motors, 1 is a 135hp and has a bad cylinder so it is the parts motor for the 120hp that runs great. I can pick up both motors for $500, a good deal. here is the question, my bayliner is...
  11. Isaacm1986

    bayliner super tahiti update!

    I just wanted to show you guys the progress on the tahiti project, I tore up the old floor, did some fiberglass reinforcing from the inside, put down a new floor, laid down the new carpet and now I am just now trying to figure out seats and a motor. any suggestions on seats would be cool. hope...
  12. Isaacm1986

    Building a Gas Tank?

    I am consider building a gas tank VS have one made. I am pretty good with a welder, just wondering what i should use for it? It will be for a 80hp Johnson Motor. Has anyone done this or have any ideas? thanks.
  13. Isaacm1986

    1974 25ft Carver W/Flying Bridge!

    I bought this boat last summer, it needs a new outdrive, and head gaskets replaced on the engine. it has a 305 in it but i think i am going to throw a 350 in it for a little more power. I just wanted to show you all the boat, when it is done it will be really nice, and I only spent $500 on it...
  14. Isaacm1986

    Bayliner Project Update: The New Bench Seat

    So here is the new bench seat going into my bayliner, not the prettiest thing ever, but a usable configuration with a small budget! Let me know what you think. The Wood frame has 3 coats of Thompsons Water Seal, and then 3 Coats of a clear coat silicone spray. I am Hoping it will fend of...
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    Building a bench seat for my baliner - any advice?

    I am restoring a 1973 bayliner super tahiti, I have decided to build a bench seat for the back of the boat, and then I am going to put front to rear facing seats in it. My question, do i need to fiberglass these into the boat floor or go ahead and lay the new carpet down and secure the seats...
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    Should I buy this Johnson outboard?

    Yesterday I was garage sale shopping with my wife, we went to a garage sale and this guy had 9 boats for sale. I asked him if he had any outboards he would be wanting to sell, he said yes and walked me around back. Laying the grass was a 70hp Johnson, it has been laying in the field for over a...
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    wich outboard to buy?

    I have a bayliner restore project i am working on, i am repowering the boat. I am wondering what outboards are good, and what to stay away from? i am working with about $800-$1000 budget for a motor, so i will be looking for something older. thanks.
  18. Isaacm1986

    Free Boat!

    This is a picture of a free boat here in the seattle area, this guy has it and is seriously trying to give it away! I found if funny, so i thought i would share it.
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    brush painting a boat?

    I am getting ready to paint my boat, but I have a few questions. This guy told me about this stuff you can put in the paint to take out the brush stokes? i dont know what this stuff is called? has anyone heard or this? would you normally paint a boat with a brush? also what kind of paint...
  20. Isaacm1986

    bayliner identification

    I am trying to identify this old bayliner i bought the other day. i dont have a title for it, i am working on getting one from the state, any way all i know it is a bayliner HID# blb062st0673, can anyone help me out?
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