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  1. HotTommy

    older crest pontoon steering cable

    I can't. But I'm surprised there isn't a way to access the inside of the console to see.
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    Pontoon fuel line/switch

    If this were mine, I'd separate the fuel valve farther from any electricals. This is mainly because electricals do sometimes fail and create heat and sparks.
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    Pontoon sitting for over 10 years

    There is likely some buildup on the logs that will increase weight slightly and increase drag. But I wouldn't be concerned about that until I know the engine is functional. Personally, I wouldn't spend much time or money on the boat until I knew the condition of the engine. As it appears all...
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    Pontoon sitting for over 10 years

    What kind of water has it been in? Lake, river, bay, etc.?
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    Pontoon sitting for over 10 years

    I'd be cautious with a pressure washer around the uphostery. It may be fragile after all this time. I'd start with a soft brush and mild detergent. There are likely to be stains from mildew or sun damage. You can do more damage than good if you get too aggressive on these. I'd start by...
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    Pontoon sitting for over 10 years

    As for the engine - your best bet is to take pictures and record model number information. Post here a few more times so you will be allowed to post those pictures. Then search the Forums index here for the forum that specializes in the engine model you have (e.g., Mercury or Yamaha). Post...
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    Houseboat Build - In Progress

    I like it all. I hope you'll make a tour video and post it where we can see the finished boat.
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    Boat Flooring

    The common advice is to avoid regular plywood as a deck because it does not have the same adhesives as marine plywood and tends to delaminate when wet. And some laminates are water resistant (on the top surface) but not waterproof from the bottom. That may explain why you'd be the first person...
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    Pontoon Hardtop

    I flew OV-10s for five years in Germany. I was a T-38 Flight Instructor for most of the rest of the time. I trusted my life to a crew chief every time I lifted off.
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    Pontoon Hardtop

    Yep. I'm a retired AF pilot and I keep the boat at an Air Force recreation area during boating season. I bought that old boat for next to nothing about ten years ago and did a major restoration. One problem was that even after painting the fences, the remains of the original decals showed...
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    Pontoon Hardtop

    My boat is 24; long. The top has no slope. It can't slope AND fold down as the verticals have to remain parallel whether the top is up or down. ... I have a correction. The verticals were 1x1.5" aluminum tubes. ... And a few more details. The bolts through the verticals at the top of the...
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    Pontoon Hardtop

    This is the only picture I have of my DIY hardtop. I'll describe some elements below. The verticals are 1x1 square aluminum tubes. The frame for the top is 1x1.5 aluminum L. The top is four 4'x8' aluminum corrugated sheets. The verticals are bolted to the fence at the deck and the upper rail...
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    2014 Bennington 24 SCWX

    150 is enough power to pull a skier with a 24' boat. I have no idea on the price.
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    Tritoon conversion HP help

    Here is a long, engineering version of the answer - I don't know. An engine applies several significant forces to the transom (mounting plate). The weight of the engine pushes down. When powering the boat forward, the propeller is both pushing the bottom of the transom forward and...
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    Suggestions for replacement floor covering

    Not yet. I don't need to decide until Fall.
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    Suggestions for replacement floor covering

    I appreciate all the replies and helpful suggestions.
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    Pontoon Motor Selection questions

    I don't know enough about boat brands to offer a recommendation, but I do own a 2006 Bennington and it is very well made and has excellent dealer support. As an experienced boater, you already know the value of boat speed when deciding how far out to go when the weather is sketchy. You also...
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    Pontoon boat weight help

    I can't think of an easy way to weigh the logs if they are already attached. But after it is in the water with just the basic boat you can mark the water line on the logs and do some estimates from that. For example, if the water line is right at the center of the log at the stern and two...
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    Suggestions for replacement floor covering

    I like carpet except for the logevity and subsequent work needed to replace it. I'm thinking hard about finishing the traveled area with snap-in carpet pieces cut and bound to fit. That way they're easy to replace when needed. I'd like to know if anyone here has tried that.
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    New to Me Sun Tracker 24, A Question About Change Rooms

    You might try searching for a camping shower tent. .... I've had two older pontoon boats with popup rooms. In both cases there was dedicated floor space for that purpose. While they both operated differently, the common theme was that the vertical corner pieces connected in pairs (e.g, two on...
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