Forum: Recovered Threads
09-09-2020, 01:31 AM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-30-2019, 08:05 PM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
09-24-2018, 12:01 AM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
09-23-2018, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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We have built many fuel tanks at work over the...
We have built many fuel tanks at work over the last 40 years. All threaded fittings are plugged with caps or plugs, and hose connections are blocked with short lengths of hose with steel, plastic or...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
02-18-2018, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 80
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Packrat, do you have any plans for the...
Packrat, do you have any plans for the engines/outdrives? I am looking for at least one (or 2) for a project I have (1965 bowrider 19) . I am in Va., not too far away. Cc, aka Carey.
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Forum: Recovered Threads
11-18-2017, 12:29 AM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
10-10-2017, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 247
Diesel
I have a 28' boat with a 315 hp, 6 cylinder yanmar pushing. I love it! It is so smooth, very quiet, a responds quickly. I get a tad over 3.2 statue miles per gallon running at 28 mph. Top end is...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-14-2017, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 16
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I own a 1965 bow rider with mercruiser 150 hp...
I own a 1965 bow rider with mercruiser 150 hp i/o. My dad bought it new, and sold it to me in 1974. It was and is green. Dark green top side, light green hull. I have a can of dark green gel coat...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
10-02-2016, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 26
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Mcgillicuddy, I am pretty sure the 230 i6 will...
Mcgillicuddy, I am pretty sure the 230 i6 will hook up to an alpha out drive. I have an alpha transom plate for the inside and outside, and the engine fits. I intend to put an alpha on it as my...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
09-26-2016, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 26
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I6 i/o
I have a 1965 bow rider with a 230 ci 6 cylinder and mercruiser. Dad bought it new from Mr. Mosley, and I got it in 1975. I have put over 1500 hours on it, and it still runs very well. It is...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-31-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 1968 19' BowRider, 120 Mercruiser
I have my Dad's 1965 (serial #315). I bought it in 1976, and have put thousands of hours on it. 150hp (230 cid 6 cylinder) that still runs great with a 1C merc outdrive. Outdrive still works fine...
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Forum: General
04-27-2011, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Is it worth it? Or am I crazy?
Where are you located? I have two (2) 19' bow riders available for possible sale. Both have the old style OMC 4 cylinder (120 hp) in them (GM 153 ci engine). The one I use (a third one) has inline...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-17-2007, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 318
Re: Bottom paint removal
No bad affect on the gelcoat. I sprayed on, let it work until it looked like the bottompaint was soft (a few minutes), then used a paint scraper to scrape off the paint. Most areas took two or...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-14-2007, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 318
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-15-2007, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 385
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-14-2007, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 385
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-13-2007, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 385
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-24-2007, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 158
Re: Looking for anodized aluminum pipe
I agree with pipedreams. As as fabricator, we build many aluminum objects from polished and unpolished material, weld it, and then have it anodized after fabrication. But if you are not worried...
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Forum: General
06-19-2006, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 29
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Re: I found a 65 Bowrider!
As reported a couple of years ago on this site, I have a 1965 bowrider, hull #315, that my father bought new. I bought it from him in 1975. Still has the original block, Chevy 6 cyl, 150 hp, and...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-21-2006, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Line - X
Used Line x on my new aluminum fuel tank a couple of years ago as reported in this forum. No problems so far. No one responded at that time.
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Forum: General
09-13-2005, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 147
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-22-2005, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 122
Re: Fuel TankCoating
As previously stated, I coated my new fuel tank several years ago with line X truck bed liner. Have been very pleased. They charged me $100 for my 120 gallon tank. I had previously painted tanks...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-07-2005, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Gas tank installation
I have built a couple of new aluminum tanks and had them sprayed with bedliner material. Have had no problems. I did put them on thin (1/4" thick) ribbed rubber floor runner to take up any...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
02-02-2005, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 221
Re: Show me your inboard
Sounds good. Back in the old days when it was 100% female (60's and early 70's), I loved it too. Would enjoy talking sc. Have had one since 1965. Best hull we have ever owned.
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
01-31-2005, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 221
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