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    Deck coating

    Hey, just a question here. What is the best coating for the deck in a boat? It is plywood covered in a layer of fiberglass. Is there a gelcoat that could have sand added to it to increase traction? or a gelcoat that could be impressed with a "traction pattern"? I currently have paint with sand...
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    What gear to tow in

    Ok, so I just recently got a new to me 1999 chevy 3500. With the 454 big block :) I'm wondering what gear to tow my boat in. Unfortunately, the owners manual is gone or I'd consult that. It has the 4 speed automatic. Normally, in my suburban I would tow in 3rd gear instead of drive. I'm...
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    Water open yet?

    Does anyone know if the ice is off of Lake Geneva yet? Soon I hope. I need to get the boat out......like yesterday!!!!
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    Vinyl flooring

    Hi, I'm wondering what types of vinyl flooring that folks are using. Non slip is very important. Thanks for your help.
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    Any way to increase power?

    Ok, so iv got a Mercury thunderbolt 1150. As I was welding away at work, my mind started wandering. Need more power. Gotta has more power. Any way to get more power out of this engine, or will I have to suffer with only 115 hp :/ ?
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    Max safe rpm for testing prop

    Hi, iv got a 1972 or 1973 (always mix it up) Mercury 1150 with direct charge and thunderbolt ignition. Here's the story: I have a prop on it now, but it allows the motor to rev past the 5300 rpm redline. So according to the gurus on the prop section of this forum, I need max gps speed and max...
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    Starcraft Islander project

    Re: Starcraft Islander project Something like this. Maybe matching years with your boat :)
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    Bargain Boat Aquisitions

    Ok. Here is the deal: list your best boat equipment buys here. Pics are appreciated as evidence. I'll start as soon as I take a pic of my receipt.
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    Mid November fishing on Truman lake, Missouri

    Hi, I am taking a trip to mid Missouri in the middle of November, and wanted to drag the boat along as I will have some time to go fishing. I was wondering what to look for as fishing in Truman lake in mid November?? Could use ideas on bait locations and fish to expect??? Thanks helping a...
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    Headed to the lake today

    Headed out to pewaukee lake in Wi today. Going to go fight the crowds. Have to clean and polish the boat first. Will be my daughters first boat ride. So probably no top speed runs :/ Anyhow, who else is crazy enough to fight the weekend warriors? Id go during the week but being gone 11 hours...
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    Lower unit leaks :( any additives to help?

    Hi, so my lower unit leaks water into the oil. It's milky. The problem is that the PO buggered up the threads, so I can't get the spanner nut off to replace the seals. So my question: Is there any kind of oil additive that I can add to help the seals keep out water just to get me through to the...
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    Full wave or half wave rectifier

    So...... Wondering if my rectifier is half or full wave. It's a 1973 mercury 1150. Thanks
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    Fishing tips requested

    Hello, is is my first season doing a little bit of fishing. A couple of buddies and I are going camping last weekend in August, and plan to fish whitewater lake in wisconsin. The dnr website says panfish, bass and walleye are there. I'm looking for tips on the following areas: 1. Catching fish...
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    Where to find non maintenance free battery??

    I'm told I need a non maintenance free battery for my boat and motor. Where would I find one??
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    Charging system gremlins :(

    Ok. So this is for the motor in my signature. New Cdi stator New Mallory rectifier New tach System only producing 12.24 volts, same as battery. Also no tach signal. Wired directly to stator wire. I checked all connectors, seem to be making good contact. I'm at my wits end, any suggestions...
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    Tach question on 1973 TOP

    Hey, got a question for you guys, should I be able to pull a tach signal off of either side of the stator (2 wire)? Or should just one side be sending a signal???? To be more clear, I tried both sides of the stator, and can get a signal IF I switch the rectifier leads. So only one side of the...
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    1973 mercury 1150 stator

    Ok, so one wire of the two wire stator is working (putting out voltage) but the other side is not :( the wires are broken off just about flush with the stator, so iv attempted repair multiple times. What would happen if someone were to bridge the two sides, so that one wire is supplying the...
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    Clean spark plugs

    Hi, iv got my engine running (look at signature) but the plugs always come out looking like brand new clean. I know it's a gasket letting water in, but I don't remember which ones you guys always say that it is, so could someone remind me??? Thanks!
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    Good news.

    I figured I would give you guys some good news. I recently rebuilt all the carbs on my motor, as well as the fuel pumps, stator, fuel lines and all the wiring. So. I went to start it up today. Started right up within about 8-12 seconds!!!! I was happy. I think it only took that long because the...
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    Starcraft select 170 windsheild

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any idea about finding the windsheild for a starcraft select 170. I just need the drivers side.
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