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    windshield ideas?

    I need some ideas for my windshield. It does not have a middle window....just the walk through opening. I'd like to have something to cover it with for those nasty cold rainy days.... Here are the options I've thought of so far: 1) Simply make a snap in cover of the same material as the bow...
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    changing dash

    I need to remount my speedo to get some room to install a new switch panel, so I'll need to basically cut out the old panel and mount a new one. Here's a shot of my dash: I basically need to cut out the area where the brown fake wood sticker is. I figure I'll leave enough flat area to allow...
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    Fuel gauge for portable tanks

    Is there any way to hook up a dash mount fuel gauge to a portable tank?
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    wire gauge

    What size wire should I get for wiring up nav lights, horn, stereo, small bilge pump, etc.? I'm looking for the most affordable way to do this properly. Also, any recommendations about connectors? Should I splice, twist, and shrink fit the wires, or is there a better way? Thanks!
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    Buying a used trolling motor

    Is there anything specific to look for when buying a used trolling motor? Other than appearance and the simple fact that it works when you turn it on? With outboards you have compression, lower unit oil, etc. I'm probably going to look at a used 36lb minn kota transom mount motor, so any tips...
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    Aluminum vs SS

    From the iBoats store: "Aluminum Most pleasure boats are factory equipped with aluminum propellers. Aluminum props are a great choice for small and medium sized boats. They are inexpensive and under normal conditions can last for many years. When running your boat in an area where striking the...
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    1975 Steury V415SS Open Bow

    I'm going to use this as my project thread. For starters, here's the thread where I first bought my boat: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=300618 It's mostly cosmetics that I need to work on. Filling holes, paint, etc. I do have a soft spot in the floor that I need to address, but I'm...
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    Hamilton Harbour Boat Launch

    Saw one guy towing his boat away when we got there....wish I would have got to watch him retrieve. A couple more weeks and I'll be ready to launch...
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    Do I need a 2nd battery?

    I want to pick up a 36 lb minn kota transom mount trolling motor, but it won't be heavily used. I'm a weekend fisherman / boater and the trolling motor might get maybe 2 hours of use per outing. Do I really need to get a second battery for this, or should my starting battery be good enough for...
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    manual tilt assist cylinder

    My motor VJ50BELESR does not have power tilt, but does have the asisst cylinder. Can I use that to temporarily tilt the motor up for shallow water running at low speed? It wouldn't be tilted up enough to use the trailer lock of course, just the hydraulic lock on it. I just bought the SELOC...
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    Electrical questions....

    I need to rewire my lights and other accessories. I'd like to buy something like this: http://www.iboats.com/Seasense_Led_Switch_Panel/dm/*******.775093374--**********.383556800--view_id.237563 The six gang one would give me lots or options. Now, the switches would get mounted on my dash, but...
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    How to actually cut the floor???

    Yes, yes...deck.... I've read through practically all the threads in this forum, and while I can say I know how to do stringers, transoms, and install new decks, I don't know how to best tackle my soft spot. Nothing really does a very basic "how to start cutting your deck" tutorial. All other...
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    Navigation - educational games???

    Has anyone ever come across a game on a website or anything that teaches you how to navigate your boats? Like how to go around buoys, etc. There was a fun docking game that someone posted about a couple weeks ago, but a navigational game would be awesome.
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    50" Fulton Boat Guides

    http://www.iboats.com/Fulton_Boat_Guides/dm/*******.775093374--**********.154308630--view_id.4194 Anybody have these? Are they tough? Like....can you bang your boat off them in a strong current or wind and power onto your trailer? Just looking at the way they're mounted, wouldn't they just...
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    Easier than skiing?

    Two questions: 1) Is a wakeboard easier to pull than a skier? (beginner level for both) 2) Is a wakeboarding easier to learn than skiing? Thanks!
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    1990 Johnson 50 tilt lock for trailering?

    My motor doesn't have power tilt and trim, but it does have the hydraulic cylinder thing on the back. That's only to help you lift it up and put it down right? The tilt lock is on both sides...not just a small one sided latch like on smaller outboards. Is it safe to trailer with my motor up...
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    trailerable boat covers

    Why is it so hard to find boat covers that are: a) Good quality b) Reasonably priced c) Proper fitting The right length is easy, but my boat has a 60' beam....not 82. Most off the shelf covers drape down the sides so far that the material bunches up on the hwy and creates a giant parachute...
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    rub rail end cap thing

    My boat is an older 14.5 foot steury, and I'm missing the aluminum cap on the left side of the stern. You know....the rub rail comes around and ends at the corner, then there's a piece of aluminum that goes on the stern from the corner to the splashwell and ends nicely. I'll post a pic later if...
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    mismatched balls and couplers

    I heard a guy saying that he pulled a trailer with a 2" coupler on a 1 7/8 ball. Is that not just asking for trouble, or is it safe for light loads? It was just a 14' he was pulling too.
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    different tires?

    Is it bad to have two different tires? My spare tire is a 5.30 12 and my main tires are 4.80 12. If one of them blows, is it dangerous to use the spare?
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