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    Neighbor that hasn't returned tools

    Go over to his house to get the tools and be done with it.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    Rain does not always come stright down, so even a few extra feet of roof/awning will not be 100% protection from weather, but it will help. You may still want to cover the pontoon boat regardless.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    In terms of a 'no-no' . . . are you concerned about the lift being too small or the 2-3 feet of direct exposure to weather?
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    Water inside Mercruiser gimbal housing

    Quick Reliable Inexpensive (cheap) Pick any two :ROFLMAO:
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    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    Is SeaKamp still around?
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    Glastron is no longer

    Fake news ? I don’t see anything online about it. I did Google a Covid statement, but it is probably from 2 years ago.
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    Anyone sells a closed cooling kit for a V8 petrol MPI? Preferably Volvo Penta

    Maybe these guys . . . https://www.michiganmotorz.com/products/marine-parts-accessories/freshwater-cooling-kits/orca-marine-kits/volvo-penta-closed-cooling-kits
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    Never again.. exhaust manifold..

    You must be ‘exhausted’ after all that :ROFLMAO:
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    @hostage now that you’ve gotten a fire hose of info and opinion- what do you think you’ll do?
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    There has been a fair amount of discussion about sewing machines that are well-suited for upholstery. There is quite a mix of machines among the members here. Nothing seems to be inexpensive anymore. I bought my machine 3 years ago for $500. It gained $300 in value sitting in my house! Get...
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    @Woodonglass , @Corjen1 , @bruceb58 , @tpenfield , @Lowlysubaruguy @Reserector_ and a few others that I am forgetting . . . do or have done boat upholstery.
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    Here is my topic. . . https://forums.iboats.com/threads/re-upholstery-job-on-cruisers-yacht-338-bowrider.752762/
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    A household machine might (might) be able to do a simple boxed cushion. Lots of posts here on the forum about re-upholstery
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    Me I have a project going currently There are a few others
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    Can anyone help electrical question

    @Pensarmy Sorry . . . 'We' are just having some fun. Faster means more power (right?) More power would mean more volts or more current. I assume that your electric motor is drawing the amount of current that it can from the 24 volt system . . . sooo, it would mean more voltage. But the...
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    Can anyone help electrical question

    :ROFLMAO: Love that response. 36 volts into a motor designed for 24 volts . . . Is that the electrical version of nitrous oxide ?
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    Chris Craft - Which should i purchase

    Welcome to iBoats . . . :D Neither one is better than the other. It just depends on which one you like better and which one is in better condition currently. :unsure:
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    to @Lou C 's point . . . The newer boats/engines have CATS (and I never knew that cats like being on boats :ROFLMAO: ) So, if you are running in the ocean WITHOUT a full closed cooling system with these new engines, you'll be replacing your exhaust about every 5 years. The Mercuiser 8.2...
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    Wonder if I should go IO again or go OB?

    Ooopps . . . Meant to say . . . The newer day boats formerly with I/O's but now offered in OB's are still sorting out stern access . . . some are better than others, but many/most are beyond what my weekly allowance supports $$$$$$$. :ROFLMAO:
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    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    Wow :oops: You are moving right along. Might even break a land speed record. How 'bout them stringers? How far forward has any nastiness gone?
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