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    1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto

    That stinks not having some place indoors to work on your boat, mother nature rarely cooperates.
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    Setting carburetor float height, Mercury 2-stroke 50hp

    Most of mine have come from Ebay, digital downloads are available if you post model name and serial number. I found a download for my I/ O but was almost 900 pages...most were blank pages for notes and pictures. From my thumb drive I just printed out the pages I needed when I needed them...
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    If falling in the water is a concern, perhaps the boating skills need some upgrade. Never been in the water unless I intended to do so. If you need to get in the water to load or unload your boat, you need a different setup. Lots of dangers when wading around the launch ramps, actually where...
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    Perpetual Debt

    When I say paying cash, it is a figure if speech. Most of the time I use my CC for the purchase then pay it off within 6 months or usually less. The reason is....if I have any issues with what I buy, the CC company will go to bat if there is an issue. Either stop payment, or hold payment, or...
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    Setting carburetor float height, Mercury 2-stroke 50hp

    If your going to keep that motor, get a real factory service manual and use the Clymer for toilet paper when your roll goes empty.
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Are you going for a boat ride or going swimming ? I would never swim when 50-60 degrees but fishing in that temp is fine if you dress for it !
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    Aluminum boat leaking

    Not going to be easy, so get ready to get down inside with a flashlight when you are in the water. Going to take some time and hard looking, but you will find it with enough patience. Make sure the boat inside is good and dry before you start. Finding leaks from the outside are more of a...
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    Which kicker mount to install?

    I am sure it won't be easy, the mfgrs make sure of that !!
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    Trailer tires.

    Cheap or expensive, I have never had a trailer tire wear out. Dry rot and get punctures yep....but worn out...never ! I have been a boat owner for over 60 years and numerous other trailers along the way. Then again, I don't do much cross country trailer ing and that can add a whole different...
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    Stuck oil filter

    Glad to hear !!! Perseverance can pay off.....
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    Stuck oil filter

    That is why the screws or pins need to be tightened on the piece of flat stock, they need to be ridged and held in place while you use it as a wrench. Adjust the dia of the pins/ screws so they will fit into those holes.
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    Stuck oil filter

    Based on your pic....find a piece of flat stock steel, drill two holes spaced the distance across two of the holes in the housing. Drop some bolts or pins thru the steel arm and you have created a form of spanner wrench. Drop the pins/ screws into the holes in the housing and yank or beat with...
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    Perpetual Debt

    Having been a boat owner for well over 60 years, while raising a family, always had a separate budget for the boat. That budget never took away from family expenses, often worked 2 or even three jobs to fund what the family needed along with funding my boating hobby. Going into debt for boats...
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    1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto

    An intelligent man works smarter, not harder !
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    How much is it worth?

    Would not spend that kind of money on a used glass boat without a good survey !! While the boat looks nice, there could be many thousands in hidden damage that only a pro could find. If the owner doesn't want to do a survey, then run away !
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    Which kicker mount to install?

    Bottom line is....I don't think anyone would recommend just screwing into the fiberglass, no matter how many screws you put in. Without some form of backing plate or large fender washers at minimum you definitely need to access the inside surface of where the mount will attach.
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    Which kicker mount to install?

    I would not trust just bolts and nuts as they could pull thru the fiberglass. Some type of backing plate will still be highly recomended !
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    2008 305 Conquest fuel tank sending unit access

    If you know where the tank is located, start looking for a small hatch or cover. Didn't say it would be out in the open and easy to get to, but most mfgrs create an access hole for that purpose.
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    Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp

    Just look around at all the high performance 4 stroke engines, dragsters, nascar, Indy type...etc...these all run at high rpm, and they all have short lives ! Bottom line is, when constantly run at high rpm, it will shorten up the life span of the engine and increase the probability of a part...
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    Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp

    I will add this.....go to the Eway and get on, leave your car in first gear and go cruise at 70-75 mph all day. Lets see how long your engine lasts. Then take your boat out for a cruise, but do not exceed the 2000-2500 rpm that your car normally runs at. Using this comparison, how long will...
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