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    What is dry weight?

    Re: What is dry weight? Good point about water logged, I hadn't considered that. My plan is to remove the motor first then block the boat. Yes as an older boat it is in need of refurbishing. My that is such a kind word for a description of my boat, refurbishing. :p My son has a 3000 lb...
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    What is dry weight?

    Dry weight, I?m a little unclear on the subject. I have a 16? 1985 fishmaster sporting a side console and a 50 hp evinrude. The specs I found online say it is 630 lbs ?dry weight?. Is that the empty boat only, without motor, people and gear? I ask because it is my project boat. I?m going to...
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    1985 starcraft fishmaster 160 project

    Some places on the interior aluminum hull have carpet glued on. The carpet pulls off easily enough but I'm wondering how to get the glue off the white painted aluminum. Thanks, Dan...
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    1985 starcraft fishmaster 160, remove and fill livewell drain hole in transom

    Feb 5, 2012 I have an aluminum 1985 starcraft fm160 I bought recently. The livewell, which also served as a base for the side console seat, was removed and a pedestal seat was installed in its place. The plumbing was also removed except fot the intake/drain in the transom. I want to remove...
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    basic boat wiring

    I want to upgrade my plain 14ft rowboat with a few simple circuits. I?m seeking input to see if I have a basic understanding of the procedure. I?ve never done this before but am eager to learn. I?d be grateful for your advice Let?s say, for example, the first circuit is to control the...
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