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    Too hot for boating?

    Re: Too hot for boating? Key West in August is kinda miserable...even for partying in Key West! Here in North Texas it's 100F+ to 110F everyone uses a bimini or finds shade. it is managable.
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    1958 Lonestar going to try to erase the redneck

    Re: Got alot done this morning Re: Got alot done this morning I wish i had restoerd my old loneStar--Replace the floor(twice) interior, and put a new 115 Evinrude on her in 1996. I still regret selling her. People in $200,000 dollar boats would pull up and ask about it. Good luck on you...
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    Over loading boats above the capacity plate max?

    Re: Over loading boats above the capacity plate max? This was my 26ft WELLCRAFT with a 8 person capasity plate---seats for 8 on deck:confused: My 19 ft glastron has capasity plate for 9 persons and has seating for 9.
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    Friscoboater's 1986 Glastron Carlson CVX-18 Complete restoration thread

    Re: Friscoboater's 1986 Glastron Carlson CVX-18 Complete restoration thread Buff it up & polish --Come on Jay! it looks awsome already . The Glastron is not perfect but get compliments every time I go out. [ATTACH=CONFIG]176899
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    bowrider vs a aft cab boat

    Re: bowrider vs a aft cab boat I had a 26ft aft cabin for 3-4 years that I truly loved but would prove to be too costly to keep. it was too big to load / unload and keep at my house. I would run thru $150 gas per weelend the yearly slip with insurance was $4000. I would run 3200rpm -26mph to...
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    1999 VIP Vindicator 2400

    Re: 1999 VIP Vindicator 2400 wecolme to iboats! if you post a photo it would be easier to see exactly what you need . how big a pad(s) do ya have? My pad is a small 2 piece that meets in the center and uses hatch back car struts. some use electric lifts.
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    Extreme Tubing at LAke Cumberland, Good Wipeout

    Re: Extreme Tubing at LAke Cumberland, Good Wipeout they did get some good distance...that is just a typical day tube'n with us! I don't fling people that do not want to be flung and pull the small ones slow.
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    1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform

    Re: 1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform No offence to yer welding buddy--but I do not think all the professional engeneers designing swim platforms for all these decades got it wrong. this boat belonged to drummer Vinny Paul of Pantera-Damage Plan-and Hell...
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    1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform

    Re: 1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform If you look at the Maroon boat next to my blue & white Glastron you can see a swimplatform with a hinged trap door that goes up to clear the outdrive.......
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    It feels like the stern is sinking.

    Re: It feels like the stern is sinking. Note the white bottom paint is the waterline on my old boat. If had BBC with BravoIII outdrive-12 gal. hot water heater , plus freshwater tank and gen set. it was stern heavy. It is typical with this type of boat , especiallyy with add ons in the...
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    1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform

    Re: 1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform Welcome to iboatsLexi! a photo is worth 10,000 words. my old Wellcraft swim platforn ,very basic. does your "rooster tail" look anything like this? or like this? anything made from OSB will turn to mush any where on...
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    Free boat! UPDATE!

    Re: FREE BOAT! :screams in terror: Re: FREE BOAT! :screams in terror: any time! it does not suck!
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    advice on buying a glastron with an old 115 mercury

    Re: advice on buying a glastron with an old 115 mercury I really love mine--look in the restoration setion on iboats for the reastore. with a little work it could be a great boat. the trailer is worth $600.
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    81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

    Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8 it does not suck.
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    Trim problem, went up after launch now cant get it down

    Re: Trim problem, went up after launch now cant get it down I had the same thing happen to me last month. The low pressure Reverse Lockout line had come loose. I just replaced the compresion seal at the fitting, filled with oil, and am back in buissness .
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    How to get a boat on plane quickly

    Re: How to get a boat on plane quickly It could be worse-have 2 knuckle heads on the bow!
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    Sunpad tie down

    Re: Sunpad tie down I use a bungee all the way accross--mine is hinged on the sides and opens at 40mph in the center.
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    Random Marine Pics From Your Area

    Re: Random Marine Pics From Your Area Between Seward & Homer, Alaska along the Sterling Hwy---note the high mtn and the ( white specs) 100ft glacier tour boats in the foreground.
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    Random Marine Pics From Your Area

    Re: Random Marine Pics From Your Area Sunset down the street from my home-Lake Grapevine. My buddy Craig on a jet pack. Couple weeks ago at the local sand bar.
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    outdrive major leak!

    Re: outdrive major leak! not following advise from the experts here and be a bad idea! good luck to you.
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