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    Need to waterproof my mooring covers

    Canvas and old. What can I use please?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MAX
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    building a lake-side dock: what do you recommend?

    Hi all: I am on lake St. Catherine in Vermont. the water off the shore is no more than 2-3 feet deep generally, and I need to build a dock. Was going to buy one, but I think I can save a alot by doing it myself. Am thinking about building two 8 foot sections with 2'x6' supports and decking...
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    Force L-Drive 90HP --should I do it?

    Have the chance to buy a 1990 Bayliner Capri 20 footer with this setup, does not run, owner soes not know why. What should I look out for, should I run? Are these good setups. etc?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    gel coat is gone and I see fiber underneath boat

    1984 Bayliner Capri. I powerwashed it friday, and noticed that the gel coat chipped away under neath, near the front, right on the ridge. This is underneath the water when the boat is in the slip. I can see the fiberglass underneath. How can I determine if it is worth fixing? Can I fix it...
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    bottom painting - what kind is on the boat?

    I need to bottom paint and understand there are two different types of paint. I understand that with one type, you can go over the old paint, provided you use the same paint. That's what I want to do. How do I determine what kind of paint I have? I got the boat from a guy who never bottom...
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    can I convert a bunk trailer to one with rollers?

    I hate the bunks. Can I just remove the bunks and add rollers?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Outboard, inboard/outboard, and the third?

    I have decided that I want my next boat to be the type of boat that has an inboard engine with a drive shaft directly connected to the propeller. What is that called? Also, who makes these types of boats? Thanks.
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    14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

    I have the opportunity to take this boat, sitting, upside down, for 20 or so years, in someone's back yard. was in the water for two seasons, 20 years ago. Should I? Is it a good boat? <br /><br />Needs a motor, what is a good power set-up? <br /><br />Also, what should I look for when...
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    1979 Silverline Fiberglass tri hull: no wood in floor?

    Does anyone have information on these boats? Is it true the floor has no wood, all glass?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />MAX
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    What will it cost me?

    My 1984 Bayliner needs a new floor. I want to rip out the old floor this winter, replace and epoxy (properly) all stringers, floor, seats, side interior runners, basically all the wood, 90% is rotten. <br /><br />Is it worth it? Should I just look for a new Hull? What kind? How much will I...
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    lower long island sound dock and eat places

    I am out of Greenwich Harbor in Greenwich, CT and wanted to find a place in Port Chester, Rye, Greenwich, Stamford where I can dock my boat and grab a bite. <br /><br />Thanks.
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    Length of pole holding stern white light

    Is it true that the rear white light on a pole on the right stern needs to be two feet above the top of my outboard according to the law? (From dusk till dawn)<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MAX<br /><br />1984 Bayliner Capri 16'
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    What is the smallest tire I can go with?

    I have 8" tires on a trailer to carry a wave runner. Are the tires too small for the highway?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />MAX
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    what is a good protection sealer/finish for oak?

    Built an oak motor mount for my canoe, what do you say is a good sealer?<br /><br />Shellack? Poly?<br /><br />THANKS!<br /><br />MAX
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    Trolling Motor 30 lbs thrust as a kicker?

    Is it realistic to think that the above referenced motor could get me out of a jam if my 16' bayliner with 155HP outboard dies on me?<br /><br />Thanks...
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    could I make my boat trailer a regular utility trailer?

    I need a regular, flatbed, utility trailer and was thinking: why could I not just mount a sheet of plywood to the railings on my trailer? they are long, flat, covered with carpet. Any reason?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />MAX
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    need a new boat trailer winch: how do I know what weight I need?

    Hello: Since my winch is totally rusted out, I want to buy a new winch. This is for a 16' bayliner capri, Gross weight 2,200+/- pounds, I think.<br /><br />I found one that is rated for 1,200 pounds.<br /><br />Will that work? If not, what weight do I need?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />MAX
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    why do large boats always spit out water?

    Just a question, I was in Fort Lauderdale last week, and crusing around the Intercoastal, I passed many large mega yachts parked, and was surprised that they constantly were spitting out water (out the side small holes near the water line). What is that? Are these boats taking in that kind of...
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    What boat should I get?

    I'd like to get all of the expert's opinions on what hull I should buy. I have an 1984 Bayliner Capri 16' with a 1982 Evinrude 115HP, rebuilt and running great. The Bayliner has a rotten floor and needs a lot of work. I'd like to buy a good hull to put my engine on. I like bowriders, open...
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    Fuel driven outboard for Canoe

    Doing a search on this topic revealed that many choose an electric motor for their canoes, however I wanted to find out if I had the possbility to mount a low HP Fuel outboard on my canoe. With the proper bracket, may I do so? What is the largest size motor I should consider? I'd also like to...
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