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  1. jusfloatin

    Dual use Nav. bezels

    The first 4 pictures are of a funtional navigation light and bezel from a Larson Thunderhawk. Not mine but I wish it was. The 5 picture is of my non functional navigation light with no bezel. When I was sent these pictures the first thing I thought was I have seen this bezel before but it was...
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    Toon turbulence

    Does anyone have an idea how far forward a motor can be moved until the pontoons create enough turbulence to affect the power? Or is there? Pontoon deck is 8' center to center of toons 6' length short
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    Add on Rooster Tails

    Does anyone have any info on a old boat add on accessory you mounted on the lower part on the transom that deverts water to give you Rooster tails when moving. I have only heard them called Rooster Tails but cannot find anything on them.
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    Waxed or Unwaxed Polyester Resins

    Can someone explain the difference between the two? (General Purpose Resin An orthophthalic general purpose polyester laminating resin which exhibits a moderate exotherm temperature and cure to allow for thicker laminate applications. Available in Waxed IP-150 or Unwaxed - IP140 Sizes 1...
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    How small would be good enough.

    Good day to all I will be running twin 58 Evinrude 35hp electric start/choke motors on a boat which quite cappable of doing. The problem with running twins is everthing has to be twins. I am trying to eliminate as much unneeded weight as possible and thought about the batteries. The only...
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    Vacuum suggestions

    I looking to purchase a good vacuum for cleanup of everything from fiberglass dust to rotten wood scrapings. I have been using donated household and small wet dry units but it don't take long before I am taking it out to the garbage. I would even consider a nice wall mount if possible. Any...
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    Replaceing the wood core with a composit

    Good day I am looking for some feed back on using a pour in composite as a replacement to using wood on a lap line hull. I have only seen it used on one boat but then again I havent gone out of my way to look for it until now. I tried to post some pictures of my boat but it keeps comeing...
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    Storing vintage rub rail

    I have just finished stripping off all the shinny accesories and just got a few screws holding the rub rail from falling to the ground before the serious stuff happens. The rub rail is in not bad condition considering it's 54 years old but I will admit it is a bit hard. Is there something that...
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    Getting the most from my 1957 35hp

    Good day I have a couple of 1957 35hp Evinrudes model #25930 I will be stripping them down to rebuild. Are there any tricks or modifications that could be made to this model which would maximize the performance one could expect from this motor verses a stock condition. I will be up dateing...
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    Adding a remote steer to cable steer system

    I am looking for some idea's or suggestions on a way of adding a remote steer to cable steer system. I have the type of cable steering where the cables runs down both sides of the boat. It would be nice to have this unit about half way down the boat mounted on the gunnel. It would make...
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    Adding a remote steering to cable

    Good day I would like to add a remote steering mounted on the gunnel which is a cable steer system. It sure would make life easier when trolling not to have to keep reaching for the steering wheel. Any ideas or pictures or both.
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    Plastic tail lenses

    Good day I was wondering if anyone has a cure for faded light lenses. I have several that cannot be bought.
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    Converting a Simplex control

    Good day to all I have been seaching for a vintaged engine control to run twin motors with zero luck. This has brought me to the point where I am considering just stacking a set side by side but without trying I know I would have to bend the handels to allow them to operate properly. Or I...
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    Canadian Vintage Motor Resto shop

    I am looking for a Canadian bussiness that specializes in resto's of vintaged Johnson or Evinrude motors. Can anyone recomend a shop. Shipping anything North will cost more in Taxes than the actual cost.
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    Tachometer for a 57 35hp Evinrude

    Is there such a beast?
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    1976 85hp lifting in reverse

    Good day to all. I need to adjust the saftey lock on the motor, it has begun to lift when in reverse and givin a little fuel. I have a Seloc 1965-89 repair manual but I cannot find anywhere in it that tells me how to adjust the lock. This is a manual tilt 850 model. Thanks and have a great day.
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    DIY Steel finned downrigging weight

    A friend of mine dropped off a couple of coke balls (might be called something else) to make one finned rigger weight The second one would be just a bottom bouncer. The steel balls weight almost 5lbs but depending how long I make the fin and how many coats of paint it see's it should make five...
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    Pontoon boat & CCW motor

    Good day to all I recently purchased a couple of Merc 150 (long leg 25") of which one is CCW. I have no issues with the leg length as I have no problem with the motor sitting a little higher. 1- The concern I have if I use the motor that is the CCW model, is/would there be there any concerns...
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    Rock guard or wind deflector

    I posted in the trailer section looking for some idea's on a rock guard for a runabout of mine that will be going on a long trip where the road conditions will be less that stellar. Anyways I started to think if or why there is not something like this for pontoons boat and trailer. It is not...
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    DIY trailer rock guard

    I am looking for some idea's or suggestions on a removable DIY rock guard for a trailer that will be going on a long trip. I have been told the road conditions will be that a rock guard would be essential safe guard for my F/G boat. The problem is the trailer is not long enough on the front to...
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