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    Here is a very Unique Project

    Saw this on craigslist, ish I had more room and no HOA Mid 80's,35foot ,out of service freefall lifeboat.Made in Norway.Very unique.Was used for training .2 cylinder diesel engine.Spins over .Haven't had time to get it running ..fiberglass 3"-4"thick.It's unsinkable!Sliding doors on front...
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    Harbor Police Department Unveils New Firefighting Vessels

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    This Old Boat

    Found this nice new video series someone is making, might be some useful info in it for some. This Old Boat at The Yacht Shop 1 http://vimeo.com/16717969 This Old Boat at The Yacht Shop 2. Hull Painting http://vimeo.com/16912398 Ill throw up new links as they post them
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    Oxidation Removal how to.

    A while ago I ran across a Oxidation Removal Post on a Bass boat site I went to. This information is very helpful and I thought would be good to have here. Plus this will save you alot of money form doing it the wrong way the first time as I did. Most boats can be brought back to look new...
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    Could this be used in place of durbak?

    http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xh6/R-100175868/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 Glidden 1-Gallon Gloss Porch and Floor Polyurethane Oil Paint
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    Hold Fast, a documentary about anarchy and sailing

    http://vimeo.com/15351476 Ever dream of taking off for the equator, fixing up an old boat, and then sailing it off into the sunset? Well, a few years ago, a group lead by Moxie Marlinspike did just that. Under the banner of the Anarchist Yacht Club, they migrated to Florida, found and restored...
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    Not a sucker just a beginer (92 Stratos 20Ft F/S)

    I am learning so much form the boat that I bought. Like how much that nice family that just needed money for there kids college screwed me. I guarentee my next boat i will be looking at alot more then just the overall picture. Im just glad my transom was ok. My guess these were not the...
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    What is this? Electrical

    Getting ready to make a wiring schematic for my boat as i tear it down and I see this behind the tach. What is this? Stratos 290 S/f
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    I was thinking of redoing my own seats

    How hard can it be right? The former owner painted the vinyl and tried to make some corrections. interesting way to trap moisture These are my captains chairs , Unfortunatly the rear seats which are the original stratos seats are so rusted and broken I cant get them apart to redo...
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    Small seat issue

    Pulling out the seats of the new to me stratos 290 and i noticed that one back seat was just laid in a hole nothing supporting it. the other wont come out. you can kind of see the replacement seat here. this one was just set in the other i cant move. the one post i have showed this is the...
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    what holes do i cover on my engine to run it out of water

    I have the adapter but i have no idea which holes to cover is it the 4 in a row or just the 2 little ones
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    why are Sea Doo Challengers so cheap

    Thats my question i see this 93 - 98's listed between 2500 to 4500 all day garage stored looking very nice condition. Is there something wrong with jet boats?
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    1992 150 outboard evinrude prop question

    How do i know what pitch prop i want? I would like to replace mine as it seems someone ran it off the bottom, but im unsure what the pitch is or means
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    2nd time out with drama

    Wonderful day on lake Travis yesterday a little bit of chop but not to bad. Got to the ramp about 1030 no one was there. Got it down the ramp an in the water no issues there. Took our dog for the first time. He was nervous barked at the engine but then relaxed. played on the water for about...
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    Master fuse on bow?

    I seem to have a master fuse located on the bow of my boat is this normal?
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    Getting ready to detail boat and have a quick question

    The strip along the side that says 290 almost feels rough like no gel coat, the area that says stratos has gelcoat. Is this the way it was intended or is the gel coat completly gone on half of it? Its like this on both sides. should i attempt to wax over it or use the vaseline trick first...
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    Power inverter question

    If i get a small power inverter like a 225 watt to one ac plug how long can i expect a 12 volt battery to provide power to something like a light or even a radio.
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    Turning overdrive off on flat highway important?

    I tow a 20ft stratos with a V6 ford explorer sport trac. If im not doing hills but just flat terrain how vital is O/D off.
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    Show your Bilge

    So im new to the entire owning a boat thing and there are a few things i would like to see and probably others that are first time boat owners. Like the bilge area for instance. The boat I have purchased seems to have had a few problems here an the batterys are kinda thrown in. I would like...
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    Stratos Picture Post

    Post a picture of your Stratos or any you have a picture of 92 290 s/f work in progress
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