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  1. silverbul

    What did you do to your boat today?

    put a new set of seat covers on those ask schorcher vinyl seats that we all know and love so well.
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    Hot ask boat seats, covers.

    everybody knows seat covers are not cheap, and the vinyl seats are ask schorchers, well i bought these, and they come in many colors for 8 dollars. usd. a plus, my boat goes faster. lol.
  3. silverbul

    First Aid Kit

    basic military personal first aid kit would be a good start, add on as needed.
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    What to use to patch hole on hull of Aluminum Boat

    quick fix, nut and bolt with flat washers on both sides with some sealant. jmo.
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    1961 Starcraft Holiday gunwale damage

    I know what i would do but this is just my opinion. looks to me you could clamp everything back together and use stainless screws to fix, looks like there is enough meat there. it would be pretty cheap to fix and you could make it look good. could even put screws on other side to make them both...
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    1980 suzuki dt8 spark plugs

    should i stick with the standard ngk bp6hs plugs or is there a better set i should use? motor has no issues.
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    Need Ideas/Advice/Removal of Broken Upper Vertical Shaft Bearing.

    you can put the shaft in the freezer for a while, let it get really cold then take it out and put a torch to just that part you want to take off just to heat it, try smacking it off with a punch or something. know what i mean?
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Now you just need to upgrade to the QUEEN FAMILY TRUCKSTER. lol. just kidding, looks like a long road trip.
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    Anode in heat exchanger

    I was just attacked by a man with a cathode and an anode! It was a battery and a salt.
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    How does this pin come out?

    looks like the rod needs to spin one way or another for that pin to come out. jmo
  11. silverbul

    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Somebody have a bad night at the bingo hall? lol
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Stupid is as stupid does.
  13. silverbul

    14 foot jon boat with 8 hp motor almost plane.

    as you can see with my current setup, the boat ALMOST planes but not quite. yes i have moved the motor in different plane positions and found the sweet spot but not quite. question, if i put a set of hydrofoils on, will this help? be easy with me. lol. a little weight measurement. me on the back...
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    1980 dt8 carb

    wasnt too sure how people would take me saying i did that, have used jb weld for years in much worse fixes and they all worked out well. all i had to do here was keep a piddly pin in place. rock on brother.
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    1980 dt8 carb

    update 2. the wife and i took out the boat today, spent about 5 hours on the water so she could get sun. starts really easy and after a few minor adjustments on fuel air mix and idle, the thing runs like a well oiled machine. will it last, we shall see. im still going to get a new carb but going...
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    1980 dt8 carb

    Update, went mcgiver and jb welded on the carb on saturdat, let it cure for three days, did all the cleaning and tuning in. new plugs. runs like a bat out of hello, been running for a couple days at full throttle off and on in the trash can, idle's like a sewing machine. Time will tell. taking...
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    Hot ask boat seats, covers.

    I have been looking for covers for my jon boat seats for a while, seems there are none out there unless you are ready to pony up 200 plus, Well there is an alternative for cheap. picked these up for 8 dollars and they fit good, non slip and 200 degrees cooler. time will tell on quality but if...
  18. silverbul

    1980 dt8 carb

    i took it apart, the 2 ears that hold the pin for the float, 1 was broken and was letting the float sag on 1 side. bummer.
  19. silverbul

    1980 dt8 carb

    can anyone help with a link for a carb for a 1980 suzuki dt8, i dont want to drive to japan.
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