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    SeaChoice brand "Air Trapping" trailer lights; anyone here using them?

    Looking for a new set of lights for the trailer. Sees saltwater. Had a set of Wesbar "submersible" lights, but the entire innards corroded away. Not looking to spend a ton, so decent quality LED's are likely out of the question. I've got a bajillion 1157 bulbs in the garage, too. Anyone...
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    Massive Ship Launches

    Found this on another forum. Enjoy! http://www.yourdailymedia.com/video/watch/9277/
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    1987 "Sea Hunt" 17.5' center console?

    I heard a guy the other day say he had a 1987 17.5' Sea Hunt center console boat with a Johnson 135 OB. According to iboats here, the Sea Hunt brand started in 1995. And as far as I can tell, in 1987 Johnson made a 120 and a 140, but no 135. So what might a 1987 "Sea Hunt" be? Maybe a model...
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    Steersman or steering cable guard products; testimonials?

    Before remounting my 1979 Merc 70, I'm recalling that the steering cable ram had a tendency to stick in the steering tube if left unattended for a month or more, and that greasy, mucky crud would come out the open (port) end and stain my splashwell. I've cleaned out and rehoned the steering...
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    What stores carry Rustoleum Topside paint?

    Stopped by Lowes today to pick up another qt of Rustoleum Topside paint, but they were out of the color I want. What other stores (Home Depot? Ace? Walmart?) carry this stuff?
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    Critique my decal idea for my OB cowling

    I'm refurbishing the tub, and keeping this color scheme (sort of an ivory with burgundy stripes; interior will be gray): The 1979 70hp Merc motor had some kind of reproduction decals on it already, that are faded to nothing: I am planning to paint the whole motor. Then, I could try to find...
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    Where should I mount bilge outlet? See pics

    Doing some renovation on a 1978 StarCraft 15' trihull. The way the bilge pump is now set up, the 3/4" outlet hose just curls over and comes out the same grommet hole as the control cables and harness (green arrow in pic), empties into the splashwell, and drains out the splashwell drain hole...
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    Square-headed bolts for windshield?

    I recently saw a thread where someone had found a source for square-headed through-bolts for sliding into the track on the bottom of the aluminum windshield frame, but I forgot to bookmark it and can't find it now. Anyone know a source? And are they stainless by chance?
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    Want to rent a boat; help me pick from these...

    Bunch of my wife's relatives are coming into town, and there's talk of a Bay cruise, maybe a quick run to the ocean, for 8-10 folks. My boat can't handle that many. So I'm looking at this local San Diego rental place for a bowrider...
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    Little engraved labels for switches, where to buy?

    The local West Marine used to carry these little 0.5" by 1.5" engraved plastic labels, a screw hole at either end, for labeling switches, etc.: "BILGE PUMP," "NAVIGATION," ANCHOR LIGHT" that sort of thing. They don't carry 'em anymore. Anyone know a source? (I found a few places online that...
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    Which sealant for around nav lamp base, etc.?

    Recommend me a specific sealant for around the base of my navigation lamp, all-around lamp base, surface-mount horn, etc. (above the waterline) Some kind of caulk-gun tube type product would be ideal, especially if the partially-used tube can be sealed and stored and used again in a few...
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    WTH is this CL outboard? 3.5hp Elgin, maybe?

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/1729953724.html Is that an Elgin? Gotta be like from the 40's or 50's, not the 70's?
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    T H Marine Aerator Spray Head/Wash Down Combo fitting AHVWD-90; anyone use one?

    Anyone use a T H Marine Aerator Spray Head/Wash Down Combo fitting, part AHVWD-90 (or -92)?: http://www.thmarine.com/product.cfm?PRID=178 http://www.iboats.com/Aerator-Spray-Wash-Down-Head-Black-T-H-Marine-Supply/dm/*******.720734022--**********.658203072--view_id.168925 If so, I've got...
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    Rule variable flow control valve, anyone use one?

    Anyone use a Rule variable flow control valve?: http://www.rule-industries.com/products/pumps/livewell_pumps/accessories/variable_flow_control_valve/iid_317/index.htm If so, I've got three questions for you: 1) Can you really turn it to COMPLETELY "off," as in no flow at all, not even a...
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    Control cable/harness plastic "grommet" in splashwell?

    The plastic "grommet" that lines the hole in the splashwell that the control cables and harness feed through; what is the proper term for this item? (My searching is coming up empty because I don't know what to call it) I'm looking to route some bait tank hose, so it doesn't have to be OEM or...
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    Batterie(s); 2 flooded or 1 big AGM, help me decide which way to go

    Long post, I hope I have provided all the detail needed to help you help me decide... 15' 1978 StarCraft trihull with 1978 Merc 70hp (rectified, but unregulated charge circuit, hooked to start battery). Also run a Motorguide SW46 12v trolling motor (barely adequate, but does the job in the...
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    Make a spark tester from an automotive cylinder head?

    I've got a 1979 Mercury 70hp 3cyl. Want to check spark safely. I don't have a spark tester. I was thinking, what if I took an old 3-bank cylinder head from a GM 3800 v6, grounded it to the OB powerhead with a big grounding strap, installed 3 automotive spark plugs with the ground electrodes...
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    What does this tell you about our hobby?

    I circled the number of active threads in subforums of the Boat Restoration forum: Tells you a little something about this hobby we all chose, doesn't it? :redface:
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    1979 3cyl 70hp; end cap torque spec?

    1979 Mercury 3cyl 70hp. Anyone know the torque specification for the endcap bolts, #23 in this picture?: (Accidentally loosened the endcap while replacing trigger, thinking I needed to remove that to release trigger) If I don't get a spec, I'm going for blue threadlocker and 150 in-lb...
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    Make my own internal engine harness; Weatherpack connectors?

    This is more about wiring than about the motor, but I figured this was the best subforum for this... 1979 3 cyl 70hp Mercury on a 15' trihull. Run in saltwater. I have had to patch up the aging, corroding internal engine harness more times than I can count, and am getting fed up with that...
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