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  1. Kris.J

    Trick way to stash anchor rope?

    OK so I'm tweaking out my 12' basic Sea Nymph. The is a bare-bones boat: hull and 3 bench seats, that's it. I have two 10 lb mushroom anchors, one bow and one stern for inland lake fishing. I'd like to make them easier to handle, so I have ordered two of these & a pulley/guide to run the bow...
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    First time out! Success!

    Thanks so much to everyone who responded and gave me advice here, this is a great community & I really appreciate it! I got this boat, signed up here, and asked questions in these threads: http://forums.iboats.com/search.php?searchid=4108106 Last night we took her out right after work - the...
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    1952 TN-28 - recoil starter parts

    Final step in getting this motor wet: fix the recoil starter! I've found the main spring part number, and it appears I can get it locally at Napa: 18-6501 Does anyone have a part number or source for the three pawls? My pawl springs are fine, but one pawl has a busted tooth. Thanks!
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    Welders wary of riveted boats!?

    I have had two separate welders this morning say about the same thing: Kris: I have an 12' aluminum boat in need of repair, can you weld aluminum? Welder: Yes - is it riveted? Kris: Um, yah - it's a riveted boat... Welder: Those riveted boats have caulk in those seams where the rivets are...
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    I got this boat & trailer for $50 USD! - Couple of Questions

    Other than my 8-foot inflatable one-man fishing pontoon, this is my first boat! I'm 42 and have lived in Michigan all my life - about damn time I own a real boat right? It's a 12' Sea Nymph, with a trailer of indeterminate origin. Here are the pics...
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    I acquired a 1952 Johnson TN-28

    For free! First I'd like to thank this community - it has been INVALUABLE in my research on this motor. Thank you all! So about a week ago a coworker dropped off this old outboard at my house. He said it had been sitting upright in the basement of his lake cottage for at least a decade...
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