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    Buffing the hull

    DONT waste your time with an orbital polisher.The only thing an orbital is good for is to put a coat of wax on a "New" finish.New boat,new car or a something with a "like new" finish already.Oh yes ....an orbital is also good for a back massage..Lol A variable speed Rotary polisher is...
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    1983 235hp Evinrude repower pros and cons...

    I must be thinking of the 4 cyl 115 83 that I had.Was hard to get anyone to work on it .They had to drill through the lower cowling to get access to the stats. Everyone I knew with that old 235 DID hate it though.Charlie
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    1983 235hp Evinrude repower pros and cons...

    Not on that year 1983 if I remember correctly.The stats are down low behind the lower cowling .The stats you mention came out after the early 80s and you are correct about them being easy.Thats why I recommended a 90s Evinrude.I have a Mako with 1995 150 oceanpro and it is one of the most...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series sounds like it laboring

    Thats kinda what I was thinking,thanks.Unfortunately the bay I run in is almost always choppy with pretty consistent ferry wakes so 4300rpm is typically a beating of a ride.Guess I can try to keep it up a few thousand rpms till it sounds less laboring.Charlie
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Thanks guys,I was kinda lookin to do this on the cheap at first to see if this something I can actually do. I may be terrible at it who knows. A better machine and investment would come after I learned how to do this.I see quite a few old singer machines for sale but no one wants to demo them so...
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    1983 235hp Evinrude repower pros and cons...

    I know a number of friends that used to have that motor and not one of them liked it.Extremely heavy motor ,extremely thirsty and not very reliable.All of the maintenance was difficult to do,especially the Tstats.The mid 90s Evinrudes are much much better ,much more reliable and much easier to...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series sounds like it laboring

    2000 saltwater series 200 hp 2 stroke.Absolutely love the motor.Recent routine maintenance ,replace all fuel filters including vst and fuel pumps and plugs.At 31-3300 rpms and 18-20 mph engine sounds like its working harder than when I bring rpms up to 35-3600 and 22-25mph.The motor quiets and...
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    8'6" Beam

    To directly answer your question NOPE.Best bet is a Regal we once owned which was called a 255 Ambassador.It had an 8ft beam .The boat was much larger than a 25ft and had everything you could need.Sleeps 4-6,full bathroom ,convertible dinette and the best part was the queen size aft cabin which...
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    Bedliner for a Keelguard Type Bow Protector (on Aluminum)?

    If you are referring to a spray in bedliner dont waste your time.Keelguard or something very similar would work.Take a look at what Pepboys has for stick on sidemolding.You may see something that will work .I found a molding approx the width of my hand that worked well for me.Charlie
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Thanks for the info.Walking feed sounds necessary or optimal to have?? Charlie
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Yes reco,meaning recommendation.Charlie
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Looking to learn to sew some canvas and vinyl projects.Anyone do their own canvas projects or repair that can make a reco on what kind of machine they use??Thanks Charlie
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    Buffing the hull

    Thats great news!! Bet you are glad you didnt try sanding?? Charlie
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    Buffing the hull

    Hard to tell from the pic.Are those reflections of the trailer and water showing up in the pic or dull spots? Charlie
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    Tachometer manufacturer for 1994 Regal 8 3 Ventura. I would appreciate any input.

    My Regal gages are Quicksilver.Charlie
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    2007 Chaparral 270 Signature. Seats\Vinyl

    You can try Greatslakeskipper on ebay.They have a lot of oem parts.You may want to spell check me.Charlie
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    Marvel mystery oil ....it is purchased by the drum by local boatyards for winterizing.The warm AF is a safe way to make sure the Stat stays open.The other way is to remove the stat.Charlie
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    I am on Long Island in NY so we dont typically see low winter temps get below 10 degrees.The Camco kit is 5 gallons so it is extremely unlikely that there is any water anywhere in the system.It certainly works for me and I hedge on the 50/50mix and make it a little more potent than that to play...
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    1988 GM 5.7 stalling when slowing down

    I had similar many years ago.Check the Quadrajet filter.Make sure you have a marine filter and not an automotive filter.A car filter is designed to cut off fuel if the vehicle is on its side or worse.Coming on or off plane may trigger same.You will need a slim carb wrench to get the filter out...
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    I guess I am in the minority however I have used Camco kit for the past 30 years and never an issue.Now ...I have my own way of doing it to be absolutely certain the stat is open but hear me out.I have twin 5.0 XL with alphas.rwc.My antifreeze gets stored in my boiler room 48 hours before...
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