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  1. dwco5051

    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Lots of G-3's around here as the local dealer is only nine miles away. My guess is that 115 hp is not being transferred into thrust. Bad prop possible but more than likely motor problem.
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    Help identifying a boat that I picked up.

    Welcome aboard. Sharp looking boat. Your screen name shows you know what you are in for getting it where you want it to be. A lot of time getting there but the end result will be something you will be proud of. I noticed in the one picture your rider is wearing the most uncomfortable type of...
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    1986 Crestliner 16’ Nordic inheritance rebuild

    Had one on my 1990 Nitro I sold last summer. It lasted for 30 years and was still functional. Agree that would be the way to go.
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    1986 Crestliner 16’ Nordic inheritance rebuild

    Noticed a ball valve in your first photo. What are the hoses it is on?
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    1986 Crestliner 16’ Nordic inheritance rebuild

    My choice would be stainless oval head screws and finish washers. You never know when you might have to get under there again. I have an 1985 and there is just enough gap at the bow that will eat up half a tray of small parts if you would happen to spill it while working on an electronic motor...
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    The other key words are "It ran good the last time it was run (fill in the blank) years ago."
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    That is what you are looking for. I would not buy that boat or any boat without taking along someone who is very knowledgeable to point out things you may miss. The seller says it is in excellent shape but just needs the throttle cable adjusted. I have a feeling that he is not doing a fifteen...
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    Garmin 840xs screen blacks out

    Had a similar problem on my fishing boat Was a few years ago and don't remember which one it was but think it was a Garman. After a couple of shutdowns and turning it on again was watching it while running and it flashed a message "high voltage" then shut down. Got home that night and figured...
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    Here are the basic minimum requirements for a pleasure boat in Washington. I have no idea if the Coast Guard also has jurisdiction in the sound which may add additional equipment. I know some of the terms may be confusing and that is the reason for taking an approved boating safety course...
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    18 foot fibreglass bow rider minimum engine size?

    Not knowing the exact boat makes it tough to answer but my gut feeling is 65hp would not do it. Most boat that I have seen that fit that description have had between 115 and 175 hp. The last two workboats I operated were Grady White 19 footers. One with a Yamaha 175 and the other a 200 Merc.
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    Random

    I am the same way. I can waste hours on you tube watching a big log turned into lumber in a computer controlled sawmill. I watched that fishing line video and all I could think of is that I would hate to be the person that has to fix the machine when it went south. Heck, I have spent a whole...
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    Getting started in northern Washington.

    I agree with Southcogs. Five people plus camping gear, food, coolers and what ever else would be pushing it for that 16 footer. Your're on the right track as far as the type of boat. There is a disease well known to boaters called "two foot-itis." Look closely at different boats in...
  13. dwco5051

    New Trailstar Boat Trailer, No Lights

    I know that feeling when you find something odd and simple after checking all other options. It reinforces my belief that I am truly a genius.
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    Updating the motor on an old boat

    My oldest daughter had a 1975 which was rated for 80hp with a 70hp Johnson and it had plenty of power. Looked up the specs for the 1977 and it is listed as 100# heavier and rated for 90hp. Now sure how well 50 hp would do on yours.
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    Kill switch help

    Normally purple would be the positive power feed from the "A" terminal on the key switch. This should feed gauges, such as the tach, and any other thing that should be powered when the key switch is in the on position. All bets are off if someone has fooled with the wiring.
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    Mercury 25hp. What year and are parts easy to find reliability? 2 stroke blue/black cover.

    MERCURY 1983 25 1025203 MERC 25 If the number is 9386139. I can't tell from the picture if the 4th digit is a 6. 1025203 is the model number.
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    Unknown motor I have

    Just a guess from the cowling shape and memory. I couldn't see the numbers on my old laptop. At least I had the right maker.
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    Unknown motor I have

    Looked it up. Does the motor cover look like this. Looked closer at the tag and is and OMC product. If you can decipher the model number and serial number on the internet you can find the year.
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    Unknown motor I have

    Looks like a 1960's Johnson or Evinrude that has been repainted. High Tide may have been lettered on there to match the boat name. Just looking at the cowling shape reminds be of a 1965 I had years ago.
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    Flybridge windshield 85 36’ mainship aft cabin

    I thought it might mean https://themoneysource.com/. You might actually need to call both.
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