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  1. craigman

    What prop?

    1967 1100ss, what prop should be on it? It's on a 17' 1971 Enterprise Tri Hull.
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    Hard top canopy

    Fellas, has anyone built a hard top canopy or made an enclosure to help keep you out of the sun/rain? Thinking about making one for my Tri Hull.
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    1982 Merc 50hp outboard stator question?

    Fellas, have a new to me boat with a 50hp Merc. Doing my usual things, water pump, tune up, clean carbs, ect. before I take it out and noticed the charging wires coming from the stator are burnt to a crisp. Also checked with an ohm meter and not getting any resistance through the red wires. So...
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    1982 Merc charging question?

    Fellas, I have a 1982 Merc 50hp and I was wondering if these had any type of charging system for the starter battery? Thanks for any info! ​Craig
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    Which spark plug?

    Fellas, ​what spark plugs should I be using in a 1978 Merc 110 9.8hp? Also what gas/oil mix ratio should I use? Thanks! Craig
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    12' Sea Nymph identification help needed!

    Fellas, just got a new to me 12' Sea Nymph and i'm trying to find out some info on it. (like year, capacity, motor rating, ect.) Only thing I can find on it is the HIN. Any suggestions?
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    Merc 9.8hp popping out of gear under a load

    Fellas, ​I have a chance to get a nice running 9.8hp Merc for next to nothing. But has a problem with popping out of gear under a load. I'm thinking it's the clutch dog. Are these still available? If so, where can I buy one? Thanks for any help! Craig
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    Gel coat repair, is it worth it?

    Fellas, working on a classic Glastron/Carlson CV23 and getting ready to rebuild the whole boat. My problem is figuring out if it's worth fixing or not. Here's a few pics of what I'm up against. My hull is full of the typical millions of cracks in the gel coat. I've got a handful of spots that...
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    Looking for a part...

    Fellow boaters, I'm getting ready to start the resto of my 79 Carlson/Glasstron CV23. One piece that I need to find is a swim ladder. (the wife says it's a must! LOL!!) If anyone has one or knows of one for sale for my boat please let me know! Thanks! Craig
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    Boat salvage yards?

    Fellas, do you know of any boat salvage yards? I'm looking for a swim ladder for my 79' Glastron/Carlson CV23. Thanks for any help! Craig
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    Horse power or torque?

    Don't know if this is the correct forum to post in, but i'll try anyways. :D I was wondering what is more important for jet boat? Horse power or torque? A little info, i've got a 23 day cruiser powered by a 460 Ford and a Berkely jet. Just wanting to know for a future engine build. Thanks for...
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    Gelcoat or clear coat?

    Fellas, just aquired a Glastron/Carlson 23' day cruiser. On the top surfaces, the "clear" is peeling. I'm not sure if it's gelcoat or a automotive clear? I was just reading were someone said that gelcoat does not peel. It may crack and flake, but not "peel" like automotive paint. Is this true...
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    Ford 460 Packajet

    Fellas, just bought a 1979 Glastron/Carlson 23' day cruiser with the Berkely Packajet combo. It's a Ford 460/Berkely jet combo. I was wondering if anyone know anything about the Packajet combo? Like is the motor any different than the car/truck 460? Is the camshaft any different? Ect... Thanks...
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    What are these wires?

    Fellas, can anyone tell me what these wires are? They look like they go from the mag down to a little black square box. (about 2 square inches) Don't know if these are for charging or ignition? The insulation on the wires are just all crusty and mostly gone. Can anyone identifly these for me...
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    1979 cs23

    Hello! just wondering if there is any other CV23's out there and how you like them? Just picked one up this weekend. Needs a little work, but i'm super happy with it!
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    Prop shaft seal replacement?

    Fellas, boating season is here and getting my boat ready to go. Problem is that I have water in my lower end. Thinking I need to reseal the propshaft and water pump area. How hard is it to replace the seals in the lower end? And a good place to buy the seal kit? It's a 74' Merc 850. (85hp)...
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    Anchor size

    Fellas, what style and size of anchors are you using? I have a 15' boat and i can't get my anchor to hold no matter what. Don't know if it's the wrong shape/style, or size, or wieght. What are you guys using? Craig
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    What oil for lower end?

    Fellas, 1974 merc 85hp. What oil does the lower end take? Is it a special oil? thanks for any info! Craig
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    1974 850 mix ratio

    Fellas, i have a 1974 Merc 85hp. What gas/oil mix ratio should i be using? thanks! Craig
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    hours on a boat?

    Fellas, what is considered a lot of hours on a I/O boat? Just wondering because next month i'm going to start looking for a nice used boat. Thanks for any info! Craig
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