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    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    1988 Bayliner Capri Splashed 08/27/2022 Congratulations are in order for 88 Capri. Well done! Here is the link to his build thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/88-capri-restoration-splashed-08-2022.726023/ https://forums.iboats.com/data/video/374/374204-0991ae748e2484bc9fe6bd22e8ab527f.mov
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    2022 Splash Of The Year voting

    Calling all iboats members- Nominations have closed and it is time to vote for the 2022 Splash of the Year winner! [Nomination thread here.] It's great to have 1 worthy build in the running. If you haven't already read through the project, follow the link below to the build...
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    2022 Splash Of The Year (SOTY) Nominations

    I am honored to be the current steward of the Restoration Forum's Splash of the Year award. The plaque is emblazoned with the names of all of the winners since its inception in 2016. Each year the plaque has a new name added and it is sent to the new winner to be displayed until it is...
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    Lately, I have been trying to "block seal" the small leaks in the outer water jacket of my 3.0L. It was the engine that came with my restoration project, and had typical cracks from lack of winterizing by the person who gave me the boat. I found the main cracks during the overhaul, and I brazed...
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    Zero fuel pressure?

    I'm stumped. Mercruiser 3.0 with new mechanical fuel pump and rebuilt Holley carb. The first time on the water, it wouldn't get on plane. It seemed to starve. I added a test fitting to check fuel pressure and saw zero psi. So I replaced the unbranded pump with a Carter. STILL not showing...
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    Caravelle Brochures

    Here is a link to a great collection of Caravelle brocures. Other Caravelle-specific info there as well. One of the few resources for this brand. Caravelle Brochures
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    Nothing in my Profile works...still

    Ever since I joined, I have not been able to add a profile pic, nor even change my password because nothing in my Profile section is clickable. I can click Done Editing and Save and that's it. The Support button doesn't even work. In the beginning, I tried adding a profile pic, which is...
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    Why do we leave a gap under the stringers?

    Why do we leave a gap between the hull and the replacement stringer when bedding them in with peanut butter or PL?
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    Mystery Throttle Control_How does this mount?

    One part of my basket case '93 Caravelle 1750 BR restoration project is the controls. I have not been able to identify the brand and model, much less find instructions for how they mount to the side of the boat All of the interior was ripped out before I got it, so I have nothing to go by. I've...
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    Bought this boat with no prop. Where to start?

    1993 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider. 17' long. 1982 Mercruiser 140 4 cyl with OMC Cobra 3.0 outdrive. I plan to use it for general lake cruising with occasional knee board towing, etc. I need suggestions for what diameter, pitch and number of blades to use as a starting point. I suppose I could...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I've always gone for the ridiculous projects because they can be the most rewarding when done. This boat will be no exception. The PO disassembled it and removed the rotten floor and stringers. It sat for five years and several small items were robbed off of it during that time. I ended up...
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