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    Am I just nuts???????

    Waste of time and money . No following and if you restored it the ROI is in the red , big time . Like maybe you might get a grand for it when your done .after investing thousands in materials and not counting the hours you put into it . That's my opinion.
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    Drain hose shinkage?

    Start a new thread , this is 13 years old .
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    1966 chris thomson 20 corsair heeling trouble

    Not sure exactly what you're saying . It list to one side while under power or the boat is always pulling to one side . No reason in the world for you to lose steering with the trim tabs down . Is this a straight inboard or I/O .
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    1989 25' Steiger Chesapeake

    Probably a Facebook page on Steigers . I'm thinking the transom height isn't a problem and a picture with questions will get you a ton of answers from actual owners .
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    1989 25' Steiger Chesapeake

    Nice work , what's your end game with her as in fishing, cruising,work boat etc. It's such a utilitarian hull - cabin layout , the options are almost endless.
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    Possible buy (engine option)?

    Yes enough power for your boat . Probably a Formula Facebook page that should be able to give you specific numbers .
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    Gas

    So you have 17-18 gallons of usable gas and if you filled it to the top , sometimes you get a airlock or clogged air vent ( that can also stop - restrict the fuel flow to the engine ) so the handle kicks off before it's filled . You were running on about a half of tank of gas when the issue...
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    Gas

    Did it run ok after you filled it ? Not going any further until this is answered as it could be a myriad of things wrong especially with complete lack of info as in , fuel filters have been replaced , primer bulb ,if it has one , is not collapsing and of course engine size make and year would...
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    1983 Alumacraft 175

    I have a 60hp 4 stroke on a 16'-7" Lund and no problem,moves it along nicely. That being said , take a test drive with 2 more people in the boat and see how it performs. My guess is it's rated for about 75 HP . Alumacraft are decent boats and given the age you may be replacing the wood in the...
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    Part Identification

    I have never seen a zinc shaped like that and they are not supposed to be painted over . The piece you're trying to take off is not part of any zinc set-up that I'm aware of. Looks like some sort of paddle wheel speed sending unit and the " zinc " is some sort of transducer.
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    240 THOMPSON BOTTOM DEADRISE

    How critical can it be , the hull is always moving side to side . Not like a ducer , that you're trying to mark the rigger weights with . More of a guideline for optimal conditions . What are the choices you have for the ducer deadrises ?
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    240 THOMPSON BOTTOM DEADRISE

    Usually you only have 2 , degree options , with the ducer . The only way to do it properly is to locate the area where you're going to install it and use your cell after downloading a app for it . Might have to Google something like app for leveling or measuring degrees . Protractor or...
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    Cabrio Air conditioner

    Exactly and you can leave the " probably" out of the equation. The R-22 ( most boats use this because it's what homes use and is probably cheaper ) freon had to get into system to begin with and there is only one way that is done , through the schrader valve . Sometimes they are covered with a...
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    Bow light not working

    It's supposed to have power on one terminal and none on the other terminal until you flip the switch. So the switch is bad if no power is being sent to the other terminal. No need to rewire anything.
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    Where’s the gas gauge sending unit ?

    If your tank is leaking , it must be cut out and replaced. Not just a Smokercraft issue , Grady White among other " name " builders are notorious for having to cut out the floor to get to the tank . Should be plywood under the carpet , not a big deal to replace and re carpet .
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    I would buy a Milwaukee 12 or 18 volt fan and use that . Beauty of that is ,,,, can be moved and used anyplace on the boat . Great for fly and mosquito control .
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    Washdown Pump Issues

    Leave all the hoses ,outlets and anything else ,stock . Raw water wash down pump is probably.( as in 99% chance ,) seized up . Fuse is blown for a reason. So be prepared to take the pump out while enjoying the spacious work area . Wash down pump has one function, any sort of piggybacking for a...
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    1997 Glastron SE dash switch label question

    Overstating the obvious, turn one switch on and see what is running , lights , blower , horn , bilge pump come to mind .
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    Professional Mariner protech 4 series battery charger

    You should be able to look at the top of each of your batteries and see the two wires from the charger . If all you see is the two main cables then the charger is hooked up before or at the switch . I've always hooked them.up to the battery.
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    Where’s the gas gauge sending unit ?

    If you have poked around and found the gas tank , the sending unit is on / in it . No access port ? Time to break out the saw or pay attention to your approx mileage and carry a extra fuel tank .
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