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  1. River_Lizard

    Who manages the boat spec section?

    I can provide some updated information for my Crestliner MG15 to whoever does it. My boat has the tag on it and I also have access to the manufacturer's spec sheet for that model too. It was only manufactured 1 year by Crestliner in 1971. Let me know I'll provide the specs if you can update...
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    Used 4 stroke questions...

    I'm interested in a quiet 4 stroke reliable OB used so I need some information and opinions. 1. What's the best reliable make for a 80-90 hp 4 stroke. 2. What price range would a mid-2000 be on average VS a brand new one? 3. Comparing weight from an old '71 85 evinrude to a 4 stroke, what's...
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    Catfishing Season 2013 open discussion and photos

    Just thought I'd start a new topic on catfishing for 2013. Here's my run down: Boat: 24 ft Harris pontoon w/90 johnson River: James River in Virginia Bait: Gizzard Shad, Thread fin shad, Crappie (cut bait and live also) taken by Gill Net other than Crappie (rodNreel) Reels: Tidewater 30's...
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    Weight of a '88 4 cyl Mercruiser with I think a alpha 1

    What's the weight of a 2.5 liter and anything bad about this year of 4 cylinder mercruisers?
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    Pontoon for Catfishing!

    Re: Pontoon for Catfishing! I use 12/0 Circle hooks with 225 lb leaders and 80 braided line. Attached is the hook size and the bait we normally use around here which is Gizzard Shad.
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    Reducing total weight of a Ford 302/888 I/O?

    Is there any way of reducing the overall weight of a '78 Merc 5.0 w/888 drive? Any chance of getting 200-300 lbs off it? Aluminum manifold? What about exhaust system.....any way of reducing that weight? The 888 has a SS prop which I could replace with an aluminum one. Anything else that...
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec Here's a few more of the damaged areas that I want to fill with gelcoat jelly.
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec OK Woodonglass.....you asked for photos, here they come.
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    This is why I never liked allowing outside images to be linked........

    Years later the post is completely worthless Completed Boat Project Always tried to set the websites I managed to upload only so years later the images would always be there regardless if the member was.
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    Telescopic anchor light anyone have one of these?

    I was looking at anchor lights on iboats and found this telescopic 48" one that would really work good on the Crestliner and I was wondering if anyone has purchased one of these and can post a review here for me? Telescopic Anchor Light on iboats
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    1 slip climbing into my friend's boat and it's a domino effect....

    So 3 weeks ago I was climbing into my friend's boat to get the serial number and model of his VHF for him (he was in TX) the trailer has tandems and a heavy gauge fender, so I figured I'd just step on the fender and climb into the boat by the captain's chair. I grabbed the hand railing on the...
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    Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski"

    Re: Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski" Re: Late 60s or Early 70s 15' bowrider - Admiral branded manufactured by "Fish-N-Ski" See photo......to remove the shifter and throttle cables.
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    Fish/depth finder help

    Re: Fish/depth finder help Not sure what happened but I posted to this.......but guess I will try it one more time... If you're in really shallow water the transducer signal with cause weird readings but that's usually only when you're less than a foot of water. If the mounting bracket is...
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    Shad Cam is now up and running on the James River

    http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/shadcam/
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    I think I'm going to go pickup that 50 something Scottie-Craft

    It's free for the taking, needs a lot of work but it's a 50's Finned boat and from the looks of Scottie-craft production, I can't hardly find anything on them and I have spent about 6 hours looking for a SC finned boat and nothing comes up. Not only does it have the curved windshield like most...
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec It's not the best shot to show the difference between what I've buffed and what I haven't done yet. It didn't help that the sun was to my back when taking the photo but I didn't have a choice. Still have a...
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    Tell us how old is your boat?

    Re: Tell us how old is your boat? 41 years. 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude riding on a 1971 Spartan Tilt trailer.
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec Here's several more photos of the interior. It's definitely Blue.
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    1971 85 HP Evinrude Electric shift ?? on water impeller and lower unit

    I've got a thread going in the restore section but I thought I'd better throw this in the Evinrude section to see if I could find some knowledge from members here. 1971 85 hp Evinrude. Is not pumping water from the seller's report on eBay. My first need is to remove the lower unit and inspect...
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    1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer project

    Re: 1971 MG15 Crestliner w/85 Evinrude Electric shift and Spartan Tilt Trailer projec At some point in the future I will need to figure out how to remake these logos on new vinyl for the seats. The logo is on the backs of both seats to the lounge chair system. Still looking around for the...
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