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    '79 Stringer 800 Greasing trunnion bearings and Trucourse Steering actuator

    Hello Guru's, I haven't greased either of these since I bought the boat 3+ years ago. When greasing the trunnion bearings, is it as simple as removing the pivot cap cover and slathering some marine grease on the bearings/liners? Do I have to worry about replacing the cap gasket once I pull it...
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    Cracked starboard exhaust manifold ('79 OMC 260)(PICS)

    I discovered the other day that the starboard manifold is cracked. No water is leaking from the crack, but its only a matter of time before she goes. Ive contacted Ebasic power(http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/index.php) and this is the replacement they told me was the correct one...
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    Need a cheap boat cover that fits '79 Cobalt 18TH(Pictures)

    My previous cover was ripped to shreds by stray cats. I have since gotten rid of the cats ;) and need an inexpensive cover for the boat whose sole purpose will be to keep dust and critters from climbing/flying in. I was just going to use a tarp, but I would rather have something with an elastic...
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    1979 Cobalt 18TH w/ OMC260 engine Fuel filter type and guidance for restarting

    My boat has not been run in about 11 months. I drained out about 8 gallons of fuel from her just to be safe and will top off with good gas before I start her up. My estimate is that there is about another 7-8 gallons left in the tank. My question is, where can I locate the correct type of fuel...
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    Moving to Lexington, SC

    Hello All, In the next 4-6 months I will be moving from Tucson, AZ to Lexington, SC. This will put me right next to Lake Murray. I will be bringing my 18' Cobalt 18TH with me and look forward to taking it out on the lake. The reason for my post is for others in the area to share with me their...
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    New project! '78 Glastron SSV-176

    Hello everyone! Yesterday my friend picked up this boat and trailer for $100.00. This will be the first restore project any of us have done. The floors were pretty well rotted and will be replaced along with the stringers. My buddies have done fiberglass work before so we shouldnt have too...
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    Darn Raccoons

    While camping/boating at Lake Patagonia we were raided by 6 raccoons in one night. They stole about $20 worth of food from us. We took our revenge the following night. No raccoons were harmed. We just wanted to make them afraid of humans as they should be for their safety. Enjoy and please...
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    Pics: My bow mount trolling motor install

    I recently purchased a Minn Kota 60lb 24v trolling motor. My tri-hull doesnt have the best available area on the bow to mount the motor so I did my best. I elected not to mount it at an angle going along the curve of the bow because I would have had to drill through where the teak wood slats...
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    Weird things you find in your boat

    So this morning I went outside to uncover my boat and get it ready for a trip to the lake. After I uncovered it, I found someones Southpole brand shorts, a Texas Longhornes jersey, a newspaper from the 12th and the butt of a Swisher Sweet cigar. It would appear as though someone was hiding out...
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    Help in choosing a trolling motor

    I have decided that I would like to attach a trolling motor to my boat: It is an 18' trihull that weighs approximately 2700lbs with no one on board. I know that I will have to measure the distance from the top of the bow to the water to determine how long of a shaft I will need. Also, I am...
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    Recommend to me a baitcasting combo

    Hello All, I have been reading the reviews at bass pro shop for quite some time and am having some difficulty choosing a setup. This will be my first baitcast setup so something that is easier to learn on would be ideal. I have decided to let the people I trust on this forum choose for me...
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    OMC 800 outdrive wont tilt Model#981873

    Hello All, The problem first surfaced when the outdrive was in the down position. It would not tilt up. All I would hear is a clicking sound. I loosened the gear on the outdrive and manually lifted it up a few notches. After doing this the tilt motor was then able to fully bring up the...
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