Forum: General
02-28-2008, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 115
Re: Livewells in a 20
under seat, in front of console, anywhere but in the back corners. Just trying to get some ideas
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Forum: General
02-28-2008, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 115
Livewells in a 20
would like to see some of your live well set ups in a 20 center console, pics would be wonderfull
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Forum: General
02-08-2008, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1972 20' Volvo straight 6 - original? Advice?
I have never seen one of these set ups personally, but assuming it is the GM 250 cu inch I-6, you can use a number of aftermarket manifolds rather than go back with Volvo, you may have to modify the...
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Forum: General
02-08-2008, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Bilge hose - important difference!
several years ago there was an article in some boating magazine that tested bilge pumps and hoses like ya'll did. They pointed out that bilge pumps are rated at 14.5 volts(max rating) with no hose...
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Forum: General
01-26-2008, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 164
Re: Sailfish problems......
i worked for a dealer that handled Sea Craft from 99-01, we dropped the line for various reasons, one of them being the amount of gel cracks that were visable in the non skid and the corners. The gel...
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Forum: Performance
03-21-2007, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 112
Re: Northstar electronics sonar?
North Star and Navman were both purchased by Brunswick a couple of years ago, last I heard, they were both up for sale, and NorthStar's aviation division was being separated. The big time fisherman...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-15-2007, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: repost...Awlgrip/Gelcoat
I've seen some real nice jobs done with rollers and brushes, I've never been able to brush or roll anything worth a crap, I like spraying. In fact, the guys around here like to roll the first couple...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-15-2007, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 127
Re: repost...Awlgrip/Gelcoat
lots of sanding, when you think you're thru, you're only about 1/4 of the way there. AwlGrip primer is ike sanding concrete. Pick up the application guide and read thru it. Most importantly, make...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-15-2007, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 315
Re: Plexi-windshield
no much to look at as far as a jig or fixture, just two 2X4's clamped together. I fanned the heat gun only on the area that I wanted to bend using presure from my free hand, when it started to move I...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-14-2007, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 213
Re: Fiberglass repair/finishing Deck coat
Pick up the AwlGrip application manual, it will answer just about any prep question you have. You can get them from West Marine or anyone that sells AwlGrip paint, or it can be downloaded form their...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-14-2007, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 315
Re: Plexi-windshield
i made the windshield for my 17 Mitchell with no problem, I got the plexi from the local glass shop, cut about a third over size. I left the paper backing on the plexi and made some reference lines...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-27-2007, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 110
Re: Boot Stripe removal help
all the vynil guys use easy off to remove letters on boats they are renamimg( of course its not their boat), I havent seen any damage to them from the easy off, they don't let it stay on too long,...
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Forum: Performance
02-26-2007, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 123
Re: Mirage vs Laser on a 20 SF
make sure when you are compareing the Mirage to the Laser, you note if it is a Mirage, or a Mirage Plus. the early Mirage had a lot of blade surface, and didn't work well with outboards( it was...
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Forum: General
02-23-2007, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 350MAG Bravo I pkg price
check with basic power in Harkers Island, ebasicpower.com
they usually have some good deals on Mercruiser and Volvo. Their web site is confusing and sometimes not up to date, call( their # is on the...
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Forum: General
02-23-2007, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 83
Re: Needed Parts!
check with Barney at the Bargain Mart( the front half of the store is used furniture, the back half is used boat parts) on Rivers Ave. Its located right accross from Piggly Wiggly Dr. Down from the...
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Forum: Performance
01-26-2007, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 290
Re: Proper Performance Engineering
Bigshrimpin, for what its worth, i just changed out a set of impellers on the water taxi, twin 150 four stroke Yamahas, 2005 model, 1900 hours, they were worn, but they were still pumpin'
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Forum: Performance
01-23-2007, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 290
Re: Proper Performance Engineering
i wish I could find it, it was a great article, had a lot of other stories about the early days at Lake X, had some great photos.It must have been about a year and a half ago, could have been trailer...
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Forum: Performance
01-23-2007, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 290
Re: Proper Performance Engineering
the truth to that feat was reveiled in a magazine article a while back( Powerboat, I think), apparently they did swap out lower units( with water pumps) on a regular basis, they were also allowed to...
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Forum: Performance
12-01-2006, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 180
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-29-2006, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 232
Re: 23 Rubrail Suggestions...?
don't even try it by yourself, i did and was less than satified with the results, get at least one helper, prefered two when you install it
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-28-2006, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 232
Re: 23 Rubrail Suggestions...?
the semi rigid is hard to keep in a straight line, it can be done but its not easy. The rigid is harder to put on, but it looks better
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Forum: Performance
11-28-2006, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 160
Re: Propeller options
i think you can get a 13.25 X 19, don't worry about the diamter too much, just use the pitch numbers to get you in the correct rpm( if you were running more hp at higher speeds it would be more of a...
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Forum: Performance
11-26-2006, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 187
Re: Trim Tabs - a MUST ( my .02 )
1/4 inch up should be enough, all you are trying to do is break the water coming off the transom (like the floats on seaplanes have those steps in them to allow the float to break from the water)...
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Forum: For Sale
11-26-2006, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 152
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Forum: General
11-25-2006, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 83
Re: 1987 OMC 50 Trim and Tilt
I get down to Dataw, and Lady's Island from time to time, we just picked up a new line and will probably be selling a few down your way. If you head up, bring oysters!!!!!!!!!
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