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    Took the woodsplitter to my restore today

    I hate that winter's almost upon us :( Jealous of you's in the warm sector of the planet} look how lonely she looks half put away for the season.
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    iboats parts question

    About ready to give iboats some money but I'm a little confused on what to order... I have a 1979 Johnson V4 115 hp that I would like to replace the impeller and it's housing. I do not have mine apart yet to see what all is needed, but I figured on just ordering everything to be safe. However...
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    Power trim/tilt question

    Hi folks, I have a question concerning my trim/tilt function. Excuse me on any terminology flubs as this is new to me. I have my 1979 Johnson 115 V4{115TL79R} hanging on my motor stand, and would like to know how or if I can lower it to a more level position. I didn't lower it enough when I...
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    L.O.B. {lost overboard}

    What the heck could be a fun read for some...{hope this section is ok for this} Many moons ago my eyes became blurry, not from excess hops and barley but more from age. Anyways, trying to keep my 'cool' status :p, I proceeded to buy the best{$$$} frames{eye glasses} at the time, added the bells...
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    Replacing the cap troubles

    Any tips-secrets-thoughts on getting the cap{fiberglass runabout}} back on a relaxed hull...Gave a quick shot at using ratchet straps although it's been a long hard day and I didn't give 'er a true chance. Seems like pushing/pulling 2-3 inches should do the trick, but I'll be working alone as my...
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    My resto tune

    Hi !
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    Screwed up or not?

    'Noob alert' {please contain any laughter to a low roar{if deserved...lol} Definitely a f/glassing newbie...heres the abridged version... Finished the transom & stringers & put down the new deck, taped seams{poly/1708}...rain was comming, worried about remaining bare wood {had only enough resin...
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    Thankyou

    No I'm not finished yet with my resto, but I needed a break from it and thought this would be a good time to say thanks for all of your help. So I threw together this little vid...hope you like! http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1780/boatvidthanks.mp4
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    Penny pinching PL

    Hey folks, here's one I couldn't find anything on...I'm planning on using PL to bed the stringers, cool...everyone 'pretty much' agrees thats a fine solution, main thing being is to keep the stringers off the hull to avoid hard spots. My question is..if thats all thats needed{keep the stringers...
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    Cap support question

    Hi folks, need to learn where I should support this cap while it's off the hull..is this ok?{see attachment} or is there a better way with this type of tri-hull cap? Thanks for your time. Edit - there will be 4 horse's with 2x4's across them...
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    'Big' question...

    First timer here...fixing to start ripping out deck, stringers and transom...I'm pushin 300 lb's... will the hull{fiberglass - feels solid} handle me crawling all over it?
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    Another motor lifting question

    Hi folks, Noobie here, I've read alot in here about lifting rings, straps, pullers & circus men to do the job, I have a Johnson 1979 V4 115hp, and I'm wondering if this ring devise/coupler{photo below} is a standard Johnson supplied lifting point or an aftermarket or something else...
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    Windshield removal

    Hi fellow fun makers, just need a little info on how to remove the windshield from my 79 Imperial...looks like it's screwed on, is there a trick to this? I'm guessing the trim seperates somehow to access the screws? Am I close lol hope these shots help....Thanks for your time!
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    Here I go, feet first {w/pictures}

    Howdy everyone, thought I'd drop in and say Hi and that I'm pickled tink to have found this wonderful site with such friendly knowledgable folks. I've bit the bullet and I'm about to begin my trip through the twi-light zone of saving a little landfill area for something more fitting{like...
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