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    1991 Larson All American seat

    Could anyone suggest a salvage yard/supplier where I could obtain a rear seat cushion for a 1991 Larson All American 190. I strap broke and it blew out going down the highway. Could not find it in the ditch. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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    3.0L OMC starter solenoid

    I have a 1988 Larson 18' Bowrider with an OMC 3.0L sterndrive. I am having problem of 0 voltage at the ignition switch. It is an intermittent issue. On minute I have power, gauges/accs/starter cranks, the next nothing. Thought it was a switch issue, ran a 12v jumper from the battery to the...
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    1988 Larson wiring schematic

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 1988 Larson 18' Bowrider. I put in a new rotor/points/cap and got it running good, then when I went to shut it off, it wouldn't shut down. I used the carb choke to kill the engine, and fiddled with the key to see if the switch was going bad. I started...
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    1988 3.0L OMC no spark

    I have a 1988 Larson 18' Bowrider with a 3.0L OMC sterndrive. I had it out over Memorial Day weekend and it ran fine. It has been sitting since then. I tried to fire it up today and it will not start. I have fuel, but cannot get any spark, even directly from the coil to distributor wire. I...
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    Adding an ignition safety switch

    I recently purchased a 1991 Larson 190 All American with a 4.3L carb Merc. I would like to add an ignition safety switch. There are sevral sources for this component, was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to a good maker, and could you give me a brief runthrough of how this is wired...
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    3.0 L choke

    I have a 1988 3.0L OMC with 2bbl hot air choke carb. The choke body is loose where it attaches to the side of the carb, causing a vacuum leak. It appears there are two screws that hold it against the carb. Are these behind the side cover that is used to adjust the choke? Can anyone point me...
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    1991 Larson All American dimensions

    Ok need a little help here. I have a 1991 19' Larson All American I/O. I am out of town and don't have access to my boat, and I need to know the height from the deck to the top of the gunwhale, at the center of the back to back passenger side seats. Also I need the length and width of the...
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    Training boom

    Anybody made a home made training boom? I have priced some and it is ridiculous how much they cost..... I work construction and feel confident I can build the same thing for under $50 and have it be totally safe. The biggest design question I have is how to attach the boom to the boat...
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    1993 Genesis Bowrider

    Looking at a 1993 Genesis 2001Bowrider as a project boat. Is there anyone familiar with this builder? Any information would be great. Thanks
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    1993 Genesis Bowrider

    Is anyone familiar with Genesis boats? I found one listed as a 1993model 2001BR, but from what I can find about the company they didn't start building boats until 1995. Could anyone tell me about the construction of these boats? How much wood, what kind of quality, how do they ride, etc. Thanks
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    Fiberglass grinding

    I don't have any experience working with fiberglass, but have been trying to educate myself by reading the posts here. It seems that the most tedious and time consuming part of a restoration is the grinding of the existing glass in preparation for new stringers, deck, transom. Has anyone...
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    AWL Grip paint

    I am planning to repaint my 1998 Larson using AWL Grip. When I was looking at their product on the website, it said do not apply below the waterline. What is the correct product to use below the waterline? I want the hull to be white and will paint above the waterline with a yellow stripe and...
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    Bow repair

    What is the best way to repair some scrapes on the bow of my 1988 Larson Bowrider? There is a little damage right below the waterline where the bow comes to a point, maybe 3-4 inches long. I am concerned about it starting to leak water. It is not crushed in, only abraded from beaching on...
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    Ski vest

    I am looking for suggestions on a high quality ski vest. I am want something as comfortable with as minimal bulk as possible, and am willing to pay for the extra comfort and quality. Thanks for your suggestions!
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    Boat owners manuals

    I know there is a place here on iboats that has owners manuals in PDF but for the life of me I can't remember where I found them before. I am looking for a 1989 Larson Bowrider manual. If someone could point me in the right direction I would sure appreciate it. Thanks
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    Caravelle boats

    I am doing a search for a boat and am came across a Caravelle that might be what I'm looking for. I am not familiar with this brand. These boats are built with all fiberglass construction, no wood in the hull, correct? I consider Bayliners at the the low end and Chapparells at the upper end...
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    55 Gallon poly drum lift

    Anyone ever built a lift out of 55gal drums? Just theorizing that it would be a low-cost alternative with some easily available parts. I'm thinking 10 drums aligned in two rows the end to to, all plumbed together and then to a water transfer pump on dock. They would be vented above the...
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    Cast iron "stitching" repair

    Just curious if anyone has ever used stitching pins to make cast iron repairs. I had never heard of it until recently, and my research has shown it is a very old practice and has been used to make repairs to heavy duty industrial machinery and even some engine repairs to U.S. Navy vessels...
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    5.0L to 5.7L upgrade

    I am looking at purchasing a '99 2130 Chaparell with a bad 5.0L vortex. If I buy the boat, I plan to replace the 5.0 with a 5.7 vortex reman. To add a new Edelbrock SBC performer 4Bbl manifold and new Holley 4150 600cfm carb I am looking at around $800. My question is is it worth spending the...
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    Project boat.... ho much would you pay?

    Ok the floor is open for discussion. I have located a 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS, 5.0L, Chaparral matching tandem axle trailer w/brakes is included. Here's the deal: #1. It is a repo #2. The motor is bad, stated that it was not properly winterized #3. It has been sitting outdoors uncovered...
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