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    1984 Johnson 50hp titl arm replacement

    I have a '84 Johnson 50 . The problem is that the tilt arm/tube is rusted out. Does anyone have any tips on replacing this part. Will heat help to remove it? Thanks, T.
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    1989 Sun Mate Floor Replacement

    I've gotten alot of information from this forum and appreciate all the help that I have received. I know you guys like projects so I want to share one that I just completed. It's a 16' Sun Mate center console. The floor was so rotten that you could poke your hand through it. It's a friend of...
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    strongest putty?

    There are alot of fillers and puttys out there whether you buy them off the shelf or mix your own. I would like to see what the users of this forum use that they consider the strongest. Let's say... for gaps around new transoms before they are glassed in. I usually use poly resin with milled...
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    teleflex ultramax helm queston

    I cannot get the cable end to "lock" into the helm. There is no retaining pin and I cannot find any schematics for this system anywhere. Does anyone have any info on this. BTW, The boat is an 1989 model, 70 hp Tohatsu.Thanks in advance. T.
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    Re-paint inside of cabin to fill in fiberglass print?

    The interior cabin of this boat has been painted with gelcoat. They painted over some areas of fiberglass "spikes"; glass that was not ground down prior to painting. Also, the fiberglass matt is showing through. I want to fill in these areas with something with more of a gloss. What kind of prep...
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    Bottom paint or awlgrip?

    I'll try to make this brief. I bought a boat ('03 39' Donzi) used. The bottom paint is peeling off. It was in a slip most of the time. Now it is on a lift. It is used 2-3 times a month. A boat yard told me to awlgrip the bottom at an outrageous price. I just want to re- bottom paint it. Are...
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    Shop Cost to Replace Transom?

    Is there an "average" cost to replace the transom at a boat yard? I did a search and didn't really see anything as far as boat yard pricing. I got a quote of $900 to replace the transom in a 20' Kenner Bay Boat. Is this around the typical price for the amount of work involved? Thanks, T
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    Mucka 29 you out there? Halmark Boats

    I'm looking for information on Halmark Boats. I found a post that dates back to '03 in which Mucka 29 said he had a tri-hull. I have a '73 Halmark 20' 11" and am trying to find information on it. If you know anything?? Thanks in advance. T.
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    What is it...? 1 piece tandem axle

    I have a Float On trailer that I'm trying to repair. It has tandem axles, but they are all one piece. The springs are even incorporated into the axles. I tried a search here, but I didn't even know how to phrase what I was looking for. I need to replace tires,wheels,axles, springs, etc... Does...
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    missing HIN #'s

    Is it possible to find out the make, model and year of a boat that has no HIN #'s? I do have the registration #. Thanks in advance for any help. T.
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    bow pulpit help?

    I'm looking for a bow pulpit for a '95, 27' Grady Sailfish or similar. There has to be someone out there that could lead me in the direction of "something" I can use to replace the one I have which was damaged in the past hurricanes. The one I have is not repairable. It was snapped in half. Any...
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    looking for bow pulpit HELP!!!

    I'm trying to find a bow pulpit for a '95, 27' Grady Sailfish or something similar. I've looked in salvage yards, marine surplus, etc... but to no avail... I'm hoping that I'll come accross someone that knows where to find one. It will be most appreciated. Thanks, T.
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    bottom paint sailboat to sell it

    I understand that as soon as a boat is bottom painted, it should be put in the water. I would like to sell the boat after bottom painting. How long do I have before effectiveness is lost? Or.... is there a bottom paint that I can use that would last until I sell it (1-2 months)? Thanks for any...
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    patch awl grip?

    Is it possible to patch a 2'x2' area of awl grip and blend the color in with the rest of the boat? It's a 42' Hatteras and this is the only spot that is damaged. I understand that this paint is very thin and would be difficult to blend. but... is it possible. I'm very good with gel-coat patches...
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    fiberglass parts (engine cowlings, pulpit)

    Does anyone know if there is a used part yard or website that deals in fiberglass parts? Specifically, cowlings,pulpits,etc... I would rather replace these items than repair them (hurricane damage). Any help will be greatly appreciated. T. :confused:
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    tinting gelcoat

    Can white gelcoat be tinted by a regular paint store? I was told that paint stores use industrial pigments for their paints. Are these pigments compatable? I'm trying to get a bright yellow. Any help will be welcomed.. Thanks..
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    lost key omc control box

    the only number I could find in the box is OA7521.<br />Can anyone do anything with this number? Thanks..
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    50 hp johnson year?

    I'm not sure if these are the right numbers but all I could find J50BELCRM J5936935 Anyone help with a year? Thank You..
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