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  1. hudson20227

    Jackplate/Motor Mount issue

    I have a 1986 Proline 23 with an aluminum jack plate/motor mount. Two issues. #1 is the tech at my marina said the motor needs to be lifted an inch or so... he said not only would it perform better I would save a ton on gas... Problem for number one... this jack plate is bolted to the transom...
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    1986 Proline 230 C.C. w/ 1998 Johnson 225 O.R.

    First question.... I have posted several things on here about this boat... would you guys prefer I keep all of my questions in the same thread or should I start a new thread for each issue? Now to the concern.... The steering is very tight, and when I let go of the steering wheel it pulls to the...
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    1998 Johnson 225 removal

    I have a 1989 Johnson 225 Ocean Runner And I want to remove the engine from the transom to do some transom work. I have read where they make an eye bolt that screws into the power head so you can lift it with a motor lift. Several questions here... I have looked at west marine and other places...
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    Bait Tank Plumbing and pump questions.

    I searched the forum the best I could and couldnt find the answers I am looking for. Sorry if I missed it or this is a repeat question... My bait tank did not have a pump to keep fresh water flowing through the tank so needless to say I am installing one. First of all I did not know there was an...
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    Unanswered questions.... I'll give it one more try.

    I have a 1986 23' Proline C.C. And I have some serious questions. I have searched the forum and threads and have not found the answers I am looking for. Several issues... First after oiling the final piece of teak I went to install it and the what shuld have been saw dust on my bit was actually...
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    Bait wells

    I have a 86' Proline 23 CC the baitwells are very pooly designed and I need some advice. First of all there are two on the boat. One has a below the water thru hull fitting that is connected to the drain in the baitwell assuming when the boat is in the water it fills the well and when out of the...
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    1986 Proline 23 C.C. Rewire Project

    I am in the process of referbishing a 1986 23' Proline with a 1998 Johnson O.R. 225. I have all of the cosmetic work complete Now I am starting the rewireing portion. The batteries were in a storage box at the stern Which left things unbalanced and a pain to get to. I have mounted the two...
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    Topside boat painting and pain selection

    I have once again learned a valuable lesson. When it comes to anything and everything you get what you pay for thats a fact. I am restoring a 1986 Proline 23 Sport CC. I was working with a budget and reall just wanted the boat to look decent which would have been a 100% improvement. The boat has...
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    1986 Proline 23 CC.

    Painting the boat topside. And unfortunately have discovered I'm not a painter. Topside hull I tried taking the inexpensive way out and used the rustolium topside. Didn't turn out awful but has a orange peel texture I can't seen to work out. So I ordered a interlux product that I hope will stick...
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    1986 Proline 23 Sport Center Console

    What have I gotten myself into...
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