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    cleaning an oily outboard

    I just removed my OB, getting ready to give it the once over (carb rebuild, new impeller, check thermostat...etc..).. I just got this boat and motor used, so I don't know how it 'should' be..<br /><br />But, it's awefully oily under the cowl, there's puddles in the bottom of the engine and the...
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    runabout renovation - polyester resin?

    I just got my copy of Runabout Renovation (thanks to somebody here who pointed it out) and the author suggests using poly resin for repairs.. Is that simply because epoxy was really expensive when the book was written?<br /><br />The reason I ask is that I like using poly resin, I like being...
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    How to get parts for 89 rude, is the model/year enough?

    I'm getting ready to rebuild my carb, replace thermostat and water pump impeller. Just preventative at this point, although I think the idle circuit in the carb may be a bit dirty.<br /><br />So, can I just go to a marine shop that deals in evinrude and order carb kit, thermo, impeller kit by...
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    what kind of paint to use.. there are soo many choices!

    Boat is fiberglass, and trailered so I don't need a bottom paint. Can I use brightside on the bottom? Or do I need to go to a two part?<br /><br />I'll be applying with roller/brush.. seems there are a million different paints for boats and I'm rather a bit overwhelmed ;-) Particularly...
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    testing for leaks, how much water can I put in my boat? ;-)

    I know I've got a bit of leaking, very little.. but some. I suspect around the drain plug pipe..but I'm not sure.<br /><br />As I'm getting ready to strip the interior, I though why not fill it up with water? I'll be blocking the trailer up, I'm supposing I'll block it up at several points...
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    How much should I expect to pay to have my hull painted?

    15' trihull, assuming I can do 90% of the prep work (remove old paint, repair any dings and scratches).<br /><br />I'm just looking for a ballpark figure? Just wondering if it's closer to $200 or $2000 ;-).<br /><br />I'd love to do it myself, but I have yet to figure out how I'm going to get...
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    best Pop-rivets in fiberglass boat

    I'll be removing all the hardware on my boat, which is of course all pop-riveted. Before I order rivets, I've gotta wonder what's the best bet in particular for those places where putting a washer on the backside is difficult.<br /><br />Some of the fitting (railing for example) are aluminum...
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    PVC tarp cover framing

    There were at least two threads discussing this, I finally got my frame done (didn't take that long, just busy). Rather than including the pics inline, here's a link to my photo gallery.<br /> boat cover pics <br /><br />(ps: if anybody wants to post pictures there, feel free.. just let me know...
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    Wiring questions - what's 'proper'

    I'm planning on replacing all the wiring in my boat, it was done by an eeediot ;-). My plan is to get a new battery box, install a new fuse box (water resistant marine) and put in a circuit breaker (rated at amps the fuse box is rated at) at the battery and suitable sized wiring to the fuse...
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    Seastar Owners unite! (aka: guestions on 15' seastar trihull)

    There's gotta be more Seastar owners out there... <br /><br />The biggest question I've got at this point is.. what's under the floor? I haven't had the carpet off yet, but I suspect that between the floor and hull is filled with foam, I'm not even sure how the floor attaches (if it wasn't...
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    Outboarder Noise Reduction Kit

    I've seen 'kits' with what appears to be thin aluminum faced insulation that you fit into your outboard cover to lower noise. <br /><br />I'd love to do it, but don't wanna be the first sucker.. I mean experimenter ;-).
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    Is Marine tex any different than epoxy with fillers?

    There's a ton of stuff to remove on a boat I just purchased, and I need to fill in a bunch of holes (mostly #8 - #10 sized) .. very few below the water line.<br /><br />I've got a good supply of Mas epoxy and maple flour (from when I was building a 11' rowboat) and I thought why not just clean...
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    Trimming an outboard

    I searched around, but trying to search for 'outboard trim' returns tons of stuff, usually about power trim ;-).<br /><br />I'm guessing that I want the outboard to be verticle when up on plane? Are there any good web resources for trimming hints, pictures and the like? <br /><br />I think...
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    Trimming an outboard

    I searched around, but trying to search for 'outboard trim' returns tons of stuff, usually about power trim ;-).<br /><br />I'm guessing that I want the outboard to be verticle when up on plane? Are there any good web resources for trimming hints, pictures and the like? <br /><br />I think...
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    Any advice for motorcycle mechanic doing outboards?

    I've been working on motorcycle, car, chainsaw..etc engines for over 20 years.. Just got my first 'newer' outboard (1989 25HP Evinrude).<br /><br />Long story short, I didn't know about the prime feature (push ignition switch in) and so I turned the electric primer to the manual position...
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    Looking for information on Atwood lake in Ohio

    Not doing any fishing, but this seemed like the best place to post. I'm fairly new to Ohio, and just got a boat.. and now I need to figure out the good places for general cruising and fun boating.<br /><br />I'm wondering if the public launch ramps at Atwood have docks nearby (or preferably...
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    What, still no air filters?

    I just got this 1989 25hp Evinrude.. and it doesn't appear to have any air filter... I remember old motors not having them (or just having very rudimentary screens)..<br /><br />Or, the previous owner removed the airfilter and never put it back on. I've got a manual on order, but I want to...
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    Bimini cover parts?

    Is it possible to get parts for bimini tops or old convertables? I've got a top for a 1968 Sea Star (just picked up this week), it has some rails (and I can see where they were attached) but I think there's supposed to be a pole involved as well.<br /><br />Probably have to make on outta PVC...
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    Question on speedo's and restoring gel-coat appearance

    Are most speedo's in the marine environment generally compatible (sending unit - display)? I've got a 1968 Sea Star, haven't even had it out yet (this weekend!) but I'm thinking about a complete redo on the dash and installing a tach, which will no way match the current speedometer style. I...
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    Battery size for 1989 25HP Johnson OB

    I just picked up a used power boat, and this is my first with an electric start.. well it didn't have a battery.. so....<br /><br />I stopped at the local Wally World and noticed that 'marine' batteries were twice the price of PWC batteries.. I don't have a ton of electronics (just lights) so...
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