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  1. JimS123

    Ethanol!

    Yeah, yeah THAT thread again. I have my opinions, but I just wanted to see what the general consensus is. My problem has been with a Merc 3.5 HP 4-stroke. I knew going in that it had small jets and they recommend running the gas out after each use. So, I do. Also use stabil with every...
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    safe?

    We don't need to see the trailer or the boat or even know any of the data. If the trailer has no specs then it's a hard no. The only suggestion is to find out the manufacturer and serial number of the trailer and then call THEM to ask the question.
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    Stainless Steel Rowboat

    Beautiful boat and excellent restoration. But are you sure it's not polished aluminum and not SS? If SS it must be pretty heavy.
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    Home Built

    My very first boat was home built. That was in 1968. Even though I went to college AND worked full time, I simply HAD to have a boat. At the time a wooden runabout was in the $2000 range, a tinny utility about $1200 and a nice fiberglass runabout was about $3000. I bought the wood as a...
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    Advice on Buying a Jon Boat

    We all have opinions. They all differ. Also, our likes and dislikes and needs and wants differ as well. Besides that, the type of waterways we have available will to some extent mandate the type of boat we buy. That said, when I hear "Jon Boat", what comes to mind is calm water and only 1 or...
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    Mercury 4-stroke Gas leak

    So I fired her up in the driveway and she started right away. I did it with the cap off completely. Then I disassembled the cap and did a thorough cleaning, even though it looked just fine. Finally I put the cap back on and open the vent and she ran good then too. So I still don't know the...
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    Mercury 4-stroke Gas leak

    9 year old 3.5 HP kicker. I had trouble last year and had the carb rebuilt. It ran fine after that. So, it's 92 F today and full sun. I try to fire her up and she started to run but then choked and gas was running out of the carb overflow line. Shut off the gas shutoff valve and it...
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    Non-skid for aluminum floors

    FixAll Skid Grip. They make it in different colors. The primer was Rustoleum aluminum primer in a can.
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    Non-skid for aluminum floors

    Every motor is paired with a boat. All period correct. The rest are restored and mothballed for long term storage.
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    Non-skid for aluminum floors

    Yes. The boat is a 1964 and the PFDs are period correct. They are used only for display purposes. When underway we use modern technology.
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    Non-skid for aluminum floors

    Acid etching aluminum primer topcoated with non-skid tennis court paint. Looks good so far. I'll report back after we get her in the water.
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    Need A Metallurgist's Advice

    Thanks to all for your replies. The boat is ready to sail so this oldie will be a Winter project. I'll reply with the results when I do it.
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    Need A Metallurgist's Advice

    Would a hand held propane torch be adequate? The bars are aluminum.
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    Need A Metallurgist's Advice

    Picked up a 1945 Neptune outboard at a garage sale. The PO bent the tabs on the bottom of the gas tank for whatever reason. The tabs are to support the motor when set down. I have an idea how to bend them back straight again, but I thought I would see what y'all have to say. I'm afraid that...
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    Older Stingray boats

    Google 1991 Catalog. There are several available for purchase. That should tell you what you need to know.
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    New Bow Roller

    I have the same shape on 2 of my boats. One has a pointy stem and fits tight against the center of the roller. The other has a rounded stem and only contacts the outer edges. Both work fine - no problems. The only issue I see is that it is black rubber. Both of mine are poly, which in my...
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    outdrive primer paint

    Aluminum requires a zinc chromate or acid etching primer. I'm not sure about epoxy. My suggestion would be to contact the manufacturer and see if it is compatible with aluminum.
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    How much is it worth?

    To me it is worth zero. Not a boat I would consider buying. It's too old and a low end brand.
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    18ft Boat Launch with RWD Suburban

    I thought I had seen everything. Then, recently I happened to come across a few YouTube videos entitled "Ramp Failures". I never saw so much stupidity.
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    18ft Boat Launch with RWD Suburban

    Rear wheels wet? I don't think so!!! Unless you have a "ramp" that is not designed right, if you can't walk behind the car to work the winch you are backed in too far. Back in 1968 I read a book called "The Trailer Boater's Guide". Every aspect of launching back then is still true today...
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