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    Trailer lights.

    Hi Guys, I am just wondering why one side of my running lights dim down, when the opposite side has the turn signal on ? It does it when either the left or right turn signal is on . :confused:
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    Oil mix with an injected motor.

    Hi guys, I have a new to me 1989 40 hp Yamaha motor. It was suggested to me to pre mix my first tank of gas 50:1 until I was sure the oil injection system was working ( by seeing if the level in the tank dropped) My question is : Is this good advice ? would I have problems with running a...
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    Our Paint Chronicles

    Re: Our Paint Chronicles 1964 16' Jupiter Wash boat with dish soap and let air dry Remove / mask off anything I didn't want painted Sand boat with orbital sander and 220 grit paper Prime bare spots with acid etch primer Wash boat with dish soap again and let air dry Scuff up primer spots by...
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    1989 Yamaha 40hp advice...

    Hi guys, I took my new to me '89 Yamaha 40 hp motor ( witch sat for seven years, after being professionally winterized ) to a marina to have them look at it. They said the compression was good, ignition was good and the crank case held pressure fine and was passing water fine. However they...
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    Hoist - A - Boat.

    Hi Guys, I need to get my boat off the trailer so I can get the trailer weighed. I figured I would rig up this crude hoist system but then started having second thoughts. Right now my main consern is if the handles on the back of the boat ( a 1964 16' Jupiter ) were strong enough to handle...
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    Boat Insurance ?

    I am conserned that if my boat should happen to sink and the Coast Guard makes me raise it , that the cost would be more than I can handle. So I am wondering where do you guys buy your boat insurance at ? years ago I had a rider on my home owners policy to cover a boat but I am no longer with...
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    Battery Charging ?

    Hi Guys, I am trying to charge my marine battery and I am a little confused. I have an old Charger that I have always used for my car batteries and thought it worked pretty well, However when I try charging my marine battery on the12v/10A setting it does not seem to want to " come down " to...
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    Airguide Compass...

    Hi Guys, I have an older Airguide Compass that I took apart to clean and paint. Now I am having trouble getting it adjusted. When I took it apart I did not notice how the magnets were positioned, so when I put it back together I just put them back end to end. I can get the E&W set up...
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    Lets Talk Latex !

    Hi Guys, Well, here at low budget central ( AKA my place ) I am trying to get my boat painted with leftover paint I already have. I am wondering if anybody has ever painted their boat with an exterior laytex ? (25 year warrenty) I have painted my truck with this stuff with great results...
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    Windshield Advice...

    Hi guys, I am looking to replace my windshield on my 1964 Jupiter with a Walkthrew one. Some appear to be made for a flat surface, ( like the ones from the old open bow tri hulls ) and some appear to be made for a closed bow boat that have a slight curve to the bow. Is this just an optical...
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    Replacing "old school " steering cable...

    Hi Guys, I have a 1964 16' Starcraft Jupiter that I am trying to replace the steering cable on. All of the threads that I have found are talking about a Rack style of steering with one cable running down the Starboard side. Is there a thread or link that will show me how to re-run the cable...
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    Ohio boat regristration question...

    I just got my boat last week and the last year it was registered was in 2003, ( sticker ) Do I need to have the old registration paperwork from the previous owner to get a new registration ? The title work is done and in my name but I was planning on waiting till after the first of the year to...
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    Lets talk H.P. !

    Hi Guys, I just got a 1964 16' Jupiter that came with a 1988 40hp Yamaha. I am sure the Yamaha will fit my needs but I have a chance to do some wheeling and dealing on a 50 or a 85hp Mercury. The boat is rated for a 80hp mortor and I am wondering just how big of a deal it is putting a 85hp...
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    1964 16' Jupiter floor.

    Hi Guys, I just bought a '64 Jupiter and am in the process of putting in a floor. I have read threw a few restoration threads but am a little confused on how to lay the floor out. Do you run the plywood lenght wise and have one seem down the middle and piece in the area under the bow and...
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