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02-03-2010, 08:30 PM
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Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Hey guys.... I just joined the club and dropped $700 on a 1979 20' Master Angler (with trailer)!
Seems to be all original except the throttle control and a couple of little extras screwed on here and there. Has a 175 Merc with one bad cylinder. I am trying to decide whether to overhaul or replace it. The floor is real soft, so I am getting quotes on replacing that (I am not a fiberglass/wood guy by any stretch). The hull is in excellent shape... no scratches, dings, or cracks. Here are some pics... let me know what you think.     
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Working on my first project!  1979 20' Master Angler Suzuki DT140 
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02-03-2010, 09:04 PM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Nice find redo the floor and the engine and your in great shape
What I noticed on yours and mine and other that they palced the binnicle on the left hand side. Most now are on the right, I wonder why But great find
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02-03-2010, 09:21 PM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Congradulations, you must be in S. TX. I have seen this boat several times. The hull is in great shape, just needs a floor and transom. I would investigate repairing the motor, but it is old, controller is outdated and the motor power head has been exposed to the weather.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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02-03-2010, 09:32 PM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Congrats, don't be so quick to toss the motor check into putting a new slug in it. These boats are so light the old 2 strokes don't do to bad if you can use restraint. It's no 4 stroke or efi, dfi but not what some people think.
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Thank goodness that in the scheme of things you are broke, powerlesss and inconsequential, because with the shortsighted alternatives and idealogy you have you'd be much worse than those you complain about.
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02-03-2010, 10:06 PM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Good find! Even the bow rails still look to be in good shape. I'm sure there will be a Master Angler/Merc specialist chiming in on this one.
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" I'm the one thats got to die when its time for me to die; so let me live my life, the way I want to". J. M. Hendrix
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02-03-2010, 11:45 PM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
I like that Console! And it has a master angler badge, I haven't seen that before. My 75 MA has the binnacle on the left side too, I think most of them shipped from fatory this way, Potter must be a lefty..
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Cape Marine Supply
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02-04-2010, 12:03 AM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
With a deal like this you are liable to be yelled at by someone for paying to little for it
 Nice find and welcome aboard!
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02-04-2010, 12:28 AM
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Re: Proud(!?) first-time owner!
Thanks everyone. I am looking forward to it. I have been reading this forum for a while now, trying to educate myself a little before diving in. You guys are a wealth of knowledge.
Is anyone on here (other than et23) in the Houston area? I might want to get together and talk shop. The boat is down in Kemah right now at Gulf Coast Composite for a fiberglass quote. I'd like to get a recommendation on a engine shop that won't rake me over the coals on overhauling the Mercury. If there is such a beast.
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Working on my first project! 1979 20' Master Angler Suzuki DT140
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