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  1. silveraire

    picked up some new seats and items for the boat

    well, I'm trying to keep busy till the boat comes back. Got a garelick helm seat and a wise lounger(with no base) for 150 bucks. Lounger is new and the helm seat has one season on it. Making a base for the lounger. 6 coats of poly, now ready for a final sand and some vinyl. Sorry for the boring...
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    what size belly tank should I add?

    well, my boats at the shop, and I have too much time on my hands. I am planing to do some glass and deck work to resolve a bilge issue on my boat, and I am thinking about adding a belly tank to my boat while its half torn up. The boat in question is a 1973 19ft fibercraft duel console, and I...
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    quick poly resin over ply question

    I am making a new seat box for a craigslist find lounger seat that had no base. I have the box made with 3/4 reg ply. Can I just sand and then brush on few coats of poly on it to waterproof, then cover in vinyl? No cloth involved. I was given some poly, thats why I've asked. I have heard of...
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    is this a good name for a boat?

    My wife thinks we should name my boat charity. We bought the boat off ebay from a charity, and its a girls name. Whatcha all think. I just can't seem to bring myselt to get used to it. I told her I would ask the all knowing boat comunity and let them decide. I'm not against it, but just not...
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    ideas for tilt/trim switch

    My boat has a non marine toggle switch on it to control the tilt/trim of my motor. the controls are not equiped with a switch. The switch I have now is in bad shape, not to mention in a bad location. Any ideas on what type of switch to use or a better location. Maybe just a transom switch near...
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    need quality color combo unit for around $600. Ideas?

    As the title says, i'm looking for a combo unit. Somewhere in the 5" range I would guess. Simple a plus as this will be my first. I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff, so don't be afraid to talk to me like i'm a first grader. lol hmm.... Or should I go with a fish finder and a handheld...
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    (update) need help with boat drainage? (foam in bilge???) W/ pic

    The boat has a self bailing deck, but it seems lacking. Also, in the bilge area, is has a foamed in gas tank. No pump. It has a half cover that goes over the front part of the bilge, but if I get water in there, there is no way to drain it out while out in the water. Seems like a hazzard. What...
  8. silveraire

    my new old boat with pics

    finally got her picked up and cleaned out a little. She is a 1973 19' fibercraft duel console with a 1980 johnson 140. Here are some pics. Here is a pics of some grey non skid paint in the bow for a test. Whatcha think? I had a gallon left over and thinking of doing the whole deck in it.
  9. silveraire

    talk me out of this

    I just bought an older duel console boat. It has a 20 inch transom on it right now. As it sits, there is a small 12 gallon gas tank under the splashwell. There is so little space, the batteries won't even fit under it. I am thinking about raising the transom to 30" and raising the splashwell...
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    fibercraft boat(with pics) Anybody have any info or opinions??

    well, in a search for a new boat, I came across this one. I'm a sucker for older style deep duel console type boats. Decent deadrise, a little bow flair. Seems to be a nice bay boat. Not at all what I was looking for, but so pretty.(in the eye of the beholder) Anybody heard of or have any info...
  11. silveraire

    Help me join the starcraft club(WTB)

    I am looking for a 18' - 19' outbord version project starcraft. I keep coming across the 16ss, but very few in the larger sizes. I'm fairly new to the aluminum boats, so not shure of what models I could use. but I'm looking for a deeper v boat that can be converted to or is a center console...
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    larger size tyvek disposable suits

    I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get larger size suits? My wife's mother recently passed leaving her father alone with alot of time on his hands. I was exited to see his interest and exitement when helping me with my latest resto project. I would like for him to be able to help, but...
  13. silveraire

    selling food out on the water

    Not shure this is the right forum for this or not. Mods, pls move if I have made a mistake. We boat in lake clarke, pa for most of the summer. Almost every sunday we spend the day out on the river with a grill and a smoker going all day on the pontoon. We have become known around the lake for...
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    hull twist on improperly stored project boat?

    Just a quick question. I am loooking at a 16ft tri-hull that has been sitting for two years with no transom or deck. Stringers are 90 percent there and solid exept for the last foot or so around the transom. the boat is just sitting on a utility trailer, upright but with no suport. Will the hull...
  15. silveraire

    nice classic project on craigslist

    not mine, but worth a look. I can't have anymore sitting around or the admiral would kill me. chad Edit: We don't run other people's ads on our site, silveraire. We sell boats. JB
  16. silveraire

    anybody know anything about Winchester boats? (Small man. from north carolina) w/ pic

    Well, serching for a boat for my bro has given me the bug again. I found a boat that could get me off the river and back in the bays again. I have never heard of winchester boats, nor can I find any info about them. Anybody got any info on the boats or idea's on how to find info? Any...
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    need some quick help on long distance boat purchase

    My bro thinks he may have found his first boat. After boating with us for quite some years, he has decided to take the leap. the boat in question is a 17ft 1983 sport craft adventurer. with a '83 merc(hp?) motor. the asking price is $2500. Here are a few pics I have of the boat. He...
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    what to look for when buying a used outboard?

    Thats the question. It would be nice to have a checklist for people to reference whan shoping for a used outboard. maybe make a sticky for easy reference. thanks, chad
  19. silveraire

    removing bottom paint from aluminum toons

    the title says it all. What is the best way. Easy question, prob not an easy anwser. thanks, chad
  20. silveraire

    how about this for a new project???

    and convert it to twin outboards like theese
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