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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    When Starcraft was forced to split up, many parts were interchanged to get the other companies up and running. In some cases the hulls from different years were mingled together so some had the lapstrake and others were smooth. At one time the title date of mfg was the date it was sold, and...
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    Repainting a 1989 Crestliner Sabre G/L outboard

    Does your boat sit in the water during the boating season or sit on a trailer? No copper paint on an aluminum hull ! If your boat is trailered, it is not as critical as if it sits moored all season. My 1992 boat sits on a trailer and the bottom looks like new other than a few nicks and...
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    Getting impatient

    Fuel for the motor noises !!!
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Loved my 22' Star craft Islander, the 3.0 could do 35 mph with two adults and fishing gear, could run 100 miles with the 25 gallon tank. Good Luck..
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    Getting impatient

    Good start, now get creative on the motor noises...lol...
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    New project

    Come to think about that...mine is a 1992...34 years old....yikes...time is flying by !
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    New project

    My question is...does this fish house float ?? Just in case......
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Unfortunately....if the floor and seats have rotted, so has the sub frame, boats rot from the bottom up...not down. Have had many friends go thru similar situations with glass boats. You put all the work into getting them solid and one leak messes up all your work in a short period of...
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    Getting impatient

    Have some one tow your boat along the lake while you sit at the helm making motor noises.....might help...
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    Can't beat resale on a good aluminum hull. My Islanders was a 1983, previous owner replaced the flooring and new trailer tires. Paid 3K for the entire outfit. I replaced an axle on the trailer, updated some wiring and added some removable seats. Replaced some seals on the out drive along with...
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    2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O

    I would never consider an old glasser, way to many chances of a rotted structure. Nothing but aluminum for this old boy. As far as the 4 cylinder Mercruiser I/O....loved mine, great fuel economy and had a well insulated dog house so conversations were never an issue. It pushed my 22'...
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    Saving the paint sides of my hull with 3m

    My boat has carpeted side guides, long ones set to within 1/2" of the hull. My boat has painted sides and a 1992 model...paint still looks good...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    I see my GPS has a MOB button....so if I get tossed out will that button call and tell someone?? LOL....
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    New project

    Darn....can't see the lower pics....looks like a real palace !
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    One fuel line to two engines

    Most small out boards have a quick connect right at the motor, so why not just unplug the fuel line when not using the kicker ? Years back I added a primer bulb to the fuel line on my I/O as it had a 10' long run to the tank. When I had my safety unspection, the inspectors saw it and said it...
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    When boating, always ___________________

    Do I recomend the lanyard...YES....do I always use it...no...yes I should and try to remember but often get to my fishing spot before I think of it. Having been a boat owner for well over 60 years and consider my self extra carefull. Never in those years have I even come close to being tossed...
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    Our prayers are with you folks
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    SNOW Common Sense

    If you're he hull and super structure are solid then no way would it cause an issue. However, if the wooden structure is rotten then the fiberglass could fail and the roller could damage the hull. Neighbors have an old boat in their junk pile and the rollers or what's left of them have broken...
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    Water pump parts

    If you have a local marine dealer, take a drive and get your parts local....they might even give you some tips that make the job easier ! Some day you might need that dealer, and it pays to be a familiar face. My local service shop only charges a few dollars over internet prices for real...
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