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redneck joe reacted to Fj40fiji's post in the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer with Like.

Laminated, sprayed with 3M cavity wax, and new wood installed with new hardware and through TH Marine through hull fittings (I did reuse...

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bring reacted to saabsaviorlee's post in the thread bow mount trolling motor on 12.5' SIB with Like.

It can be done!!! After struggling to operate a transom troller and getting it to fit next to my outboard and launching wheels and...

Aug 19, 2025
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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

I just made Second Class! That was my rank when I got out of the Navy.

Aug 19, 2025
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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

If I had it to do again, I think I would’ve tried to make a good buck and form a new transom. I am pretty confident in this repair, but...

Aug 19, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread 69' Whaler Nauset.

I wouldn't drill holes through the transom. It'll just be added body and paint work when you eventually replace it. I know it sucks...

Aug 19, 2025
arks replied to the thread boat snap on covers.

Find a local company and have it made. Shouldn’t be terribly expensive. I just had this replacement bimini top made from Sunbrella and...
Aug 19, 2025
guy48065 replied to the thread Prop change on my bowrider.

Clear up some shopping confusion for me. I've noticed once you get up in the 135+ hp range that "outboard" and "sterndrive" props look...

Aug 19, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread cowl air inlet on mercury 9.9..

My old Evinrudes look like they have no breathing opening. They have gaps around the bottom of the cowling to keep water & spray out of...

Aug 19, 2025
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robertw007 replied to the thread 69' Whaler Nauset.

Hey Scott, I wasn't able to find that table. If 750lb is the case. I'm set. If not I've got to consider alternative avenues. I'm...

Aug 19, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Tell tale not peeing.

A lot of those V6 Mercs have the telltale downstream of the thermostats. That is, until the engine is warm, there will not be a...

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jlh3rd replied to the thread Is A I a totally unreliable function ?.

darn...I forgot where I dug my bunker !😬

Aug 19, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Advice needed - low water pressure and cold engine temps.

If the cooling system is like other Mercs, the idle temp is controlled by the thermostats. At 2000RPM or so, water pressure pushes the...

Aug 19, 2025
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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

Putting the rub rail channel back on I decided I should be able to buck my own rivets. The original holes weren’t laid out consistently...

Aug 19, 2025
alldodge replied to the thread 2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble.

The key switch purple wire has 12V with key ON and 4V when cranking. The red/purple wire comes from the 50 amp breaker on the motor, to...

Aug 19, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 82 50 hp tilt and trim.

The trim switch will only operate if the trim limit switch is closed. The trailer switch should operate at all times. The trim limit...

Aug 19, 2025

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