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    Any Old boat livewell idea?

    I plan on fishing some local bass tournaments in my old pride and joy 1976 Hydra-sport tri hull bass boat. I need to prepare it with the necessary tournament requirements. Trying to get my livewell in working order just need some input. The existing livewell is a built in fiberglass with...
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    1976 Hydra-sport Bass Boat hull refinishing

    I was partially finished this project three years ago, once I got it in the water I just wanted to go fishing and put all projects on the boat in the can. Now I'm finally trying to continue where I left off. I want to try and bring the original luster to the existing gel coat on the hull. Under...
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    Front casting deck

    Wish I had pics, but looking for advice on making my 1976 Hydra-Sport Bass boat,front and rear decks flush with the compartment covers. I currently have a deck that has raised covers that are hinged to the deck base, I;m looking for a way to make both decks completely flush, like modern day bass...
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    1976 Hydra-Sport Paint

    I purchased a 15ft 1976 Hydra-Sport bass boat a few years back for $200. I re-did the boat and motor. Since then I've caught close to a thousand fish out of my $200 charm. This coming spring I plan on beginning to fish a few local bass tournaments. I just want to make this old baby beautiful...
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    1957 Marathon 6

    I need a set of pistons for a 1957 75E Marathon Six, does anyone know where I can find parts for a motor this old?
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    85 Merc power trim

    Where is the fill screw at on the power trim pump. It is a 1976 850 mercury.
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    Gel Coat

    I have a small piece on my boat that was originally a gold sparkle, where can I get Glittery gelcoat like that of which appears on new bass boats? Does anyone know how I can go about doing it or where I can get information on the those gel coat types?
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    Amsoil

    My boat mechanic told me to try Amsoil 2cycle synthetic premix oil in my 1976 85hp Mercury. Is it safe to mix it 100 to 1 like recomended on the label for normal duty outboards?<br />If not,what is the best premix oil there is?
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    Deck cover

    I want to put a flush mount seat post plate on my front deck cover of my bass boat, but I need to stengthen it first. It is made of about 1/4 inch fiberglass. Any suggestions on how to reinforce it? (Would like to avoid fiberglassing)<br /> (Low budget)
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    Transom Repair

    I have a 1976 15ft Hydra-sport "hydra-flight" bass boat and I'am in the process of making a transom from seacast, but I need to fill in a ole so I can pour in the Seacast without it leaking out. Under the deck, below the splash well there is a strip of fglass missing. I tried glassing over it ...
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    Hydra-Sport project

    I have finally found a great site of people whom enjoy boat restoration. I have been restoring a 1976 Hydra-Sport HydraFlight for about 4 months now. I wish I could have had ya'll input earlier in the project. I definately will use this forum from here on out. I hope to post some pictures of my...
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    1976 85hp Mercontrol shift adjustment

    I need some assistance on how to adjust my shift cable on my 1976 85hp Mercury. The control box is a mercontrol. There's to much free play when I put it in forward, before forward engages, but reverse immediatelyy engages. i need to get it adjusted evenly, but need some tips. Thanks for any...
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