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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Take a tape measure with you when you look. Length can vary by 6 inches, width is normally measured at the bottom, or it has been for most of my 60 years in aluminum boats. I am sure there are some exceptions with some oddball Myers jumping in from time to time. My old river Jon was 48" wide...
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    At the price of new ones, I would look carefully at used ones. Bottom line is...go with the widest and deepest you can find !! Many years back I had what was called a "River Jon boat" ....extra wide and extra deep in a 12' model with a 10 ho rating. Awesome boat, very stabil. Owned riveted...
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    Hydro sheild

    And I have a bridge to sell you at an awesome price !
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    Another reason to run a fuel conditioner on a regular basis, whether E or non E fuel....
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    If your motor starts quickly, the battery should recover quickly, it would take quite a bit of cranking to drop your battery low enough to not restart your motor. Back in my younger days, my motor did not have a charger to recharge the start battery, but I only needed to charge the battery a...
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    Yes....I never buy a battery without a thorough test first. Also make sure the battery was made within 3 months of purchase !! I take my filtered anytime I shop for a battery....
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    Gumout came out in the 60's, to keep gasoline from turning to varnish and clogging up carbs. Used to work for a local outboard repair shop in the early to mid 60's, most of our work was cleaning the varnish and crud out of the carbs of motors. Gumout was created to help stop or slow down that...
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    Newbie removing lower end on Mercury 115 4 stroke...

    If your going to keep this motor, find a " factory" service manual, well with the cost to do things correctly ! Bypass the aftermarket manuals unless you use them for TP as that is all they are good for....
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    According to most of the battery mfgrs, a deep cycle should not be used for starting purposes as they are not designed for the large amp draw needed for starting. Most out boards do not draw as much as a big V8 truck engine so it might not cause that big a problem. Deep cycle bats are used for...
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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    Only driving a short distance so what is the big deal .....
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    As with any gasoline a stabilizer should be used for storage over 3 months !
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    Tarps

    The tarp covers I had made at the semi tarp company back in 2005 are still in perfect condition. Dirty yes, but no rips, tears or cracking. Totally wateroroof, cost me about 250 bucks...excellent investment !!
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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    Add some airbags under the back and you will be good to go as far as weight distribution goes, brakes are a must on most any trailer over 2500#.
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    Most E fuel issues start at the supplier...many do not maintain their tanks and equipment so you are buying poor fuel to start. We have a local co-op fuel supply that are very good at maintaining their fuel supplies and equipment. Been using their fuel as have numerous neighbors for a few...
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    cracks around bolt holes transom

    The boat probably has a wood core and the wood is wet or rotted and the core strength of the wood is gone allowing the glass to giveway.
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    Trailer trouble

    I have owned a few tilt trailers in my many years that came with the boats I purchased. Can honestly say, they are worthless....the tilt features were far more trouble than they were worth. Actually never knew anyone that thought they were useful and been boating for well over 60 years...
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    Suggestions rebuilding a Bowrider

    Far cheaper to buy another boat already setup like you want ! Once you complete your project you will never even begin to get what you have into it cost wise and not a penny for all your labor. Nobody wants a scabbed over boat. Please reconsider your ideas.....at least consider going to an...
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    bravo III milky oil but holds pressure for days

    Are the gaskets under the drain/ fill screws leaking ?
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    Please be safe and don't forget to use your venting blower when fueling.

    No matter what power you use, if fuel is used take the necessary precautions and safety steps or suffer the consequences !! No matter how hard we try, we will never fix stupid !!
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    I want to add a third toon of smaller diameter

    Make a temporary connection and see how it works...
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